Portia Nunley

Portia Nunley has a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. Portia most recently worked as a PMHNP-BC at Brightside Health starting in February 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a PMHNP at Cerebral from December 2020 to September 2021. Portia also has experience as a Registered Nurse, working at Merit Health Central from November 2019 to December 2020. Before that, they worked as a Staff RN at Staff RN, Behavioral Health/Geriatrics, LMH from December 2012 to November 2019, providing care for acutely ill geriatric patients with mental health issues. Prior to that, Portia worked as a Staff RN at Acute Dialysis, UMC from August 2008 to July 2011, where they performed acute hemodialysis on a diverse patient population. Portia also worked as a Staff RN at Acute Dialysis, Davita from March 2008 to August 2008. Additionally, Portia served as the Director Of Nursing Services at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility from August 2007 to February 2008, managing the medical unit and providing emergency medical care to youth offenders. Portia has also worked as a Staff RN at Chronic Dialysis, Medical Mall from January 2007 to May 2007, and as a Staff RN, Acute Dialysis, Travel RN at University of Mississippi Medical Center from September 2006 to December 2006. Lastly, Portia has experience as a Staff RN, both in chronic dialysis and as a travel RN, at Foundation Medical Staffing from August 2005 to July 2006.

Portia Nunley has a diverse education history. Portia began their education at Lake High School, where they obtained a diploma in college prep in 1983. Following high school, they attended Clarke College from 1983 to 1985, where they pursued pre-nursing studies.

In 1985, Portia enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing and completed their Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse in 1988. Portia also earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from USM during the same period.

After several years in the nursing field, Portia pursued further education in the field of nutrition and wellness. In 2016, they attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where they studied Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.

Portia returned to nursing and engaged in advanced studies at Regis College from 2018 to 2020. Portia completed a Master's of Science in Nursing, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. Portia also obtained another Master's of Science in Nursing from Regis College during the same period. Additionally, Portia pursued a Masters of Nursing degree at Regis College, although the start and end years are not provided.

Throughout their career, Portia obtained additional certifications. Portia received ACLS certification from the American Heart Association's Lifelong Learning Center in August 2016. Additionally, they obtained a TB certification from the Mississippi Department of Health in December 2016.