Tomara Torres, Msn, Aprn, Fnp C, Pmhnp Bc
About Tomara Torres, Msn, Aprn, Fnp C, Pmhnp Bc
Tomara Torres is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She currently provides telehealth psychiatric services at Brightside Health and holds multiple degrees in nursing and psychology, along with dual certifications in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health.
Work at Brightside Health
Tomara Torres currently serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Brightside Health, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she provides telehealth psychiatric services, which facilitate access to mental health care for patients in remote areas. Her work focuses on delivering comprehensive mental health support through virtual consultations, addressing various psychiatric conditions.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Prior to her current position, Tomara Torres held several nursing roles. She worked as a Travel Registered Nurse at Passport Health from 2016 to 2020. Before that, she was a Psychiatric Nurse at Carrollton Springs from 2013 to 2015 and at Haven Behavioral Hospital of Frisco from 2015 to 2017. These positions provided her with experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.
Education and Expertise
Tomara Torres has a robust educational background in nursing and mental health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She then completed her Associate Degree in Nursing at Collin College in 2012. Furthering her education, she achieved a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2018 and a Postgraduate Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2020.
Certifications and Specializations
Tomara Torres holds dual certifications in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health. This dual certification allows her to adopt a comprehensive approach to patient care, addressing a wide range of mental health conditions. Her qualifications enhance her ability to provide effective treatment and support to her patients.
Background in Psychology
Tomara Torres has a foundational background in psychology, having earned a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2005. This educational experience contributes to her understanding of mental health issues and informs her practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.