Ricardo Silva, ARNP
- Primary Specialty: Behavioral Health
About Ricardo Silva
Ricardo Silva is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who manages medications for adults, adolescents, and children at Peninsula Behavioral Health Services. Prior to this role, he gained valuable experience working in a community mental health clinic in a semi-rural area of Jefferson County. His nursing career began as a registered nurse in inpatient medical-surgical and mental health units across hospitals in Pierce and Kitsap counties. Ricardo has a particular affinity for working with rural communities, reflecting his commitment to providing comprehensive care to these underserved populations.
Education
- College
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Bachelor's degree, Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
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Associate of Technical Arts Degree, Registered Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
- Board Certification
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Graduate School
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Psychiatric
University of Washington
Seattle, WA