Medical Staff
Audra Fegley, Clinical Administrator MSN, PMHNP-BC
Audra began her nursing career in 1997 at an inpatient psychiatric unit. While working as the team leader of an assertive community treatment team, she completed her masters and is certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Her experiences include integrated dual diagnosis treatment, wellness management, case management, group therapy, individual therapy, teaching mental health promotions to associate degree nurses, and co-author of Psychiatric Mental Health Test Success Series. Audra is a graduate of the Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Program 2007-2008 and now joins us at Brookhaven Retreat as the Clinical Administrator. Audra works closely with the entire team at Brookhaven in order to provide comprehensive holistic patient centered care.
Why did I choose this profession?
During nursing school I worked with a patient that had lost his arm in a farming accident many years ago and was in the hospital for an infection. Due to his increased needs the treatment team felt that he needed nursing home placement. He was quiet all day long and near the end of the day I sat on the bed and asked him what was wrong. He then began to cry. He shared that he is the primary care provider for his wife, who is in a wheelchair, and didn't know what to do. I never heard any of that during the report from the nurses. I assisted him with writing down questions he had for his social worker and MD. That day I knew that I didn't want to just focus on nursing tasks but find a job where I was able to help the whole person heal, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Why do I think Brookhaven is right for you or your loved one?
I used to tell the nursing students that I worked with that our mental health system is broken; we put Band-Aids on individuals and hope they heal. I am proud to be a part of an organization where we truly look at a client's needs, and help them through the recovery process.
What is my passion?
Growth, personally and professionally. Trying to constantly reach my highest potential.
What is my biggest fear?
Unfortunately failure…although it is good to want to exceed, nobody is perfect. It is hard, but important, to remember that.
I live by this rule.
Of course I live by the Golden Rule, treat others the way you would like to be treated. It keeps me honest and humble.
Khairunnissa Jooma, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MS in Counseling (LPC/MHSP/BCPC), MS in Nursing (PMHNP-BC)
Khairunnissa Jooma is Board Certified, holding a Masters degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse and in Counseling, as a licensed professional counselor and Mental Health Service Provider, specializing in Child and Adult Psychiatry. Her areas of expertise lies in analyzing mental health issues, implementing advanced psychotherapeutic interventions and therapeutic medication management strategies in the provision of care to diverse populations of all ages at a level consistent with clinical progression. She also incorporates education to clients and families regarding illness, treatment modalities, and crisis management. Her experiences include individual therapy, group therapy, and case management with clients ages 3-adult and their families. In addiction, she has worked and specializes in treatment of alcohol and drug abusers, sex offenders and victims of abuse. She worked with delinquent youth focusing on anger management strategies, conflict resolution techniques and trauma-focused therapies.
Why did I choose this profession?
God guided me to be his ambassador in this world. I like to help people. I feel that God has a predestined path for us. Sometimes we get bumps on the road and come across events and situations that make us question His compassion but I feel that if we truly submit to Him, he does empower and enlighten us to his grace and mercy. He has sent his ambassadors to this world to serve and this profession has given me that purpose.
Why do I think Brookhaven is right for you or your loved one?
I feel that the vision of Brookhaven Retreat is complementary to mine as we share the same concepts.
What is my passion?
Children.
I live by this rule.
Consistency and honesty are great friends that help direct your life.
Christy Mapes, APN
Christy began in the nursing field in 1997. While working as a registered nurse in dialysis and the neonatal intensive care unit, she completed her masters and is certified as a family nurse practitioner. After four years of experience in pain management as a nurse practitioner, she now joins us at Brookhaven Retreat. Christy works closely with our psychiatrist in order to provide holistic and comprehensive healthcare.
Arun Jethanandani, M.D.
Why did I choose this profession?
I come from a family of doctors. First, I wanted to be either an OBGYN or Surgeon, however, those can be difficult to get into due to being highly competitive. I then decided to go into psychiatry and after the first year fell in love, I was able to plant seeds and watch them blossom. I have been in psychiatry for 24 years now and have had the opportunity to go into OBGYN or Surgery but don’t have the desire. I have worked on an inpatient psychiatric unit for 17 years and have my own private practice.
Why do I think Brookhaven is right for you or your loved one?
What makes Brookhaven Retreat right for your loved ones is the intensity of treatment. Our multidisciplinary treatment team is dedicated, passionate, and works with the client to evoke change. We offer a variety of treatment modalities and twenty-four hour psychiatric coverage including psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, and close care providers. The program structure is one of a kind, working on mental health and substance abuse issues together, helping patients develop in-depth insight and healthy coping skills.
What is my passion?
People as a whole, seeing them reach their potential.
What is my biggest fear?
Children and adults not having a full and content life of their choice, primarily secondary to lacking resources.
I live by this rule.
Peace of mind, ethics, and to be fearless.