Meet Candice
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) & Expert
Candace Lankford is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She specializes in mental health assessments and medication management. She currently provides medication management to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in the State of Virginia.
Candace Lankford started her career at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as a night shift charge nurse of adults and geriatric populations. She continued her career at Riverside Behavioral Health Centers as a Charge Nurse for Child/adolescent residential treatment, Child acute unit, adult unit, and Intensive Treatment Unit for adults. She has served as intern Patient Advocate for children and adults at Riverside Behavioral Health Center.
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Candace Lankford current responsibility include evaluation of children and adults, medication management, diagnosis, planning, treatment, and assessing progress. Treatment includes individuals living with mental issues, substance abuse, and trauma.
Candace Lankford educational background include a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre – Medicine from Elizabeth City State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Norfolk State University and a Master of science degree in Nursing from Walden University. Candace is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Virginia through the American Credentialing Center. She is a member of the American Nurse Association and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
Vision & Mission
Mission
To provide individualized and compassionate care to patient living with
mental illness
Goal
To assist individuals living with mental illness to remain in there
communities independently, utilizing community resources, and family involvement.
What I Specialize In
Medication Management
Evaluation
Treatment
Set Mental Health Goals
Progress Monitoring
“She is very kind. I truly feel supported.
- Sam Tyler
My therapist is so sweet! I feel good after our sessions.
- Olivia Green
She actively listens to me and is fully aware of our conversation.
- Will Jackson
