Joanna Gnabasik, APNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Accepting New Patients

My professional background includes working as a registered nurse in various settings, most

recently in an emergency room. After over 10 years of practicing as a nurse, I chose to pursue

career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMNHP). I feel that in such role, I can

be more involved in the care of patients in the community. I can now further support my patients,

and as a part of care team, I can help deliver more personalized and holistic care to each patient.

I believe that the best way to provide high-quality patient care is to acknowledge and respect

each patient’s individuality. Care should be patient-focused, with the patient at the center of

decision-making. Health, wellness and illness should be viewed through the lens of the patient as

a whole. Patient care should be holistic and compassionate with an emphasis on educating the

patient while building a strong therapeutic relationship built on both trust and best evidenced-

based practice.

I was born and raised in Poland, however, Wisconsin has been my second home for almost 20

years. Coming from a different cultural background was an eye-opening, and maybe at times a

difficult experience. However, because of that experience I can relate easier to patients of

different backgrounds.

I am a wife and a mom to a teenage son, as well as to our two rescue dogs Lula and Rustie. My

favorite way to spend my time off is taking long walks with our dogs, exploring new

homecooked meal recipes and reading a good mystery book. In summer months my husband and

teenage son often go kayaking and camping.