Jonathan Shafer, PMHNP

Jonathan Shafer is a DNP, PMHNP-BC based out of St Louis Missouri. He obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Central Methodist University, where thereafter was an RN on a med-surg remote telemetry floor for 5 years, seeing a vast array of patients with chronic conditions. It is there he discovered his passion for working with the geriatric psych population. He attended Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE), where he graduated with his Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialty in psych and mental health. The majority of his clinical hours at SIUE consisted of rounding at various long-term care facilities and group homes, where he garnered experience with the ever-present intricacies of interacting with the geriatric population. 

He learned how to enhance his skills in providing compassionate and individualized patient-centered care, where his main focus is to bring peace and comfort to the patient. He is passionate about the field of mental health and enjoys impacting patients’ lives by strengthening quality of life as well as overall well-being. During his time as an RN, he was a charge nurse, nurse preceptor, and received 3 Daisy award nominations during his 5 years as an RN. 

Jonathan is a passionate outdoorsman with a particular love for fishing, finding both relaxation and challenge in the natural world. He values quality time with family and friends, and thrives in social settings where he can connect with others.