Mary Elizabeth Keyes
About Mary Elizabeth Keyes
Mary Elizabeth Keyes is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in mental health care. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University and currently works at Brightside and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Work at Brightside Health
Mary Elizabeth Keyes has been employed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Brightside Health since 2022. In this role, she provides mental health care and support to patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions. Keyes contributes to the organization's mission of improving mental health outcomes through accessible care.
Education and Expertise
Mary Elizabeth Keyes earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Rush University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Duquesne University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced practice in psychiatric nursing.
Background in Military Nursing
Mary Elizabeth Keyes has a background in military nursing, having served in the US Army. She worked as a Medical Surgical Staff Nurse from 2012 to 2015 and later as a Mental Health Staff Nurse and Assistant Head Nurse from 2015 to 2016 in Tacoma, Washington. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in both general and mental health nursing, contributing to her professional development.
Previous Experience at Cerebral
Before her current roles, Mary Elizabeth Keyes worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Cerebral for a period of four months in 2021. During her time there, she focused on providing mental health services and support to patients, further enhancing her expertise in psychiatric care.
Current Role at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
In addition to her position at Brightside Health, Mary Elizabeth Keyes has been working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia since 2021. In this capacity, she addresses the mental health needs of pediatric patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.