Alicia Kistler, RN, PMHNP-BC

Alicia Kistler is a highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 27 years in nursing, spanning multiple specialties and care settings. She began her career as an LPN before earning her RN Associate’s Degree from Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania and recently completed her Master of Nursing Science in Psychiatric Mental Health from Walden University in November 2024. Throughout her career, Alicia has gained extensive clinical expertise in neurology, medical-surgical nursing, and pediatric psychiatric care, developing a comprehensive understanding of patient needs across the lifespan.

Currently, Alicia serves as the RN Evening Shift Team Lead at Lehigh Valley Health Network, where she supervises telehealth nurses, monitors call performance, conducts chart reviews, and ensures adherence to clinical protocols. In this role, she provides guidance and support to her team, addressing patient concerns and promoting high standards of care. Her leadership experience includes nearly seven years in supervisory positions, empowering nurses to deliver compassionate, efficient, and quality-driven healthcare.

Alicia’s professional focus has been psychiatric mental health care, with particular expertise in pediatric and adult populations. She has worked in diverse settings, including KidsPeace, a residential psychiatric facility for children, where she honed her skills in managing complex behavioral health cases. Throughout her career, Alicia has been recognized for her dedication to patient-centered care, her ability to foster trust with patients, and her commitment to improving mental health outcomes through both direct care and mentorship of healthcare teams.

Looking forward, Alicia has recently accepted her first position as a nurse practitioner in private practice, where she will continue to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. She is passionate about helping individuals who feel hopeless or overwhelmed, offering guidance, understanding, and support during critical moments of need. Alicia’s long-term goal is to establish her own practice within the next five years, expanding access to high-quality mental health services and continuing her mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients.

• Master of Nursing Science, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Walden University, 2024
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Walden University, 2021
• RN Associate Degree – Northampton Community College, PA

• Psychiatric Mental Health Certified Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)