Vanessa Palmer, MSN, CRNP-PMH-BC, is a dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner serving patients at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub. Originally hailing from Cleveland, Ohio she obtained a baccalaureate degree in psychology from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. Her passion for caring for people who suffer from mental health conditions led her to pursue a nursing degree at The University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio where she earned a BSN, and later, to The University of Alabama at Birmingham for an MSN with a concentration on psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Vanessa began her mental health career in 2012 as a behavioral health technician in an inpatient acute psychiatric hospital. Her expertise extends to treating individuals of all ages, making her proficient in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health conditions. She actively fosters therapeutic partnerships with her patients. Vanessa goes the extra mile to ensure that patients comprehend their medications, why they are taking them, their effects on the body, and potential side effects.

Beyond her professional commitment, Vanessa finds solace in spending quality time with her family, exploring new destinations through travel, and deepening her understanding of mental health and wellness.