(Reg Closed) Unity in Nursing: Mental Health at the Heart of Holistic Care

Presenters

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  Amy Brown, MSN, RN, NE-BC

  Amy Brown MNS, RN, NE-BC has been a registered nurse for more than 20 years and is a board-certified nurse executive. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Valley State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Ferris State University. Brown joined the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) in 2024 as the organization’s first chief nursing officer. Prior to joining the MHA, she spent most of her career at a 500+ bed acute care Level 1 Trauma Center. Her role at MHA is to convene nurse leaders, seek input, disseminate best practices and drive positive change with a unified voice to influence healthcare transformation – ensuring the perspective and needs of nurse leaders are heard and addressed in public policy issues related to nursing and patient care. Brown also co-leads the MHA Keystone Center providing clinical counsel for the ever-critical work of quality and safety. She serves on the board of the Michigan Organization for Nursing Leadership and has been a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) for more than 10 years. Brown also completed AONL’s Nurse Executive Fellowship in April of 2021. She currently serves on the board for Lawrence Technological University’s Healthcare Violence Reduction Center and on the Advisory Board for the Gift of Life Michigan.
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  April N. Hackert, MS, RDN

  Professor April N. Hackert, MS, RDN is an internationally recognized Psychiatric Culinary Medicine Research Dietitian, Nutritional Neuroscientist, Chef, Eating Disorder specialist, and the Founder of Choose to Change Nutrition Services. As a scientific author birthing the use of Nutritional Neuropsychology and Forensic Culinary Medicine in conjunction with Medical Nutrition Therapy, this visionary orator is an international public policy advocate for the healing power of food on mental health. As a passionately articulate teacher, scientific researcher, and culinary wizard, April brings over two decades of experience to her food chemistry-inspired, culinary creations. She strives to communicate scientific principles in an entertaining and meaningful language. Her clinical work and research encompass a deep curiosity about the interconnected dietary and psychological belief patterns among humans with symptoms of anxiety. Watch April’s TEDx talk entitled, “Turn in at the fork” https://youtu.be/idDlgiCxpL8 or find numerous pictures of her culinary creations on Instagram (@healingkitchen). You can also follow: “#adventuresofapril #whatsyoursbutterhead #foodmatters #eatmore” for the latest updates in her capers.
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  Heidi Warrington, MSN, RN, CNRN

  Heidi Warrington’s work emphasizes bridging the gap between healthcare systems and government agencies to create sustainable, trauma-informed crisis care systems that meet public sector mandates while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes. Her contributions include policy development, quality assurance frameworks, and guiding organizations through complex accreditation processes to ensure compliance with the highest standards of care. Her academic credentials include an Associate Degree in Nursing from Oakland Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan-Flint, and a Master of Science in Nursing in Executive Nursing from Walden University. Warrington has held leadership positions with the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses and the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has served as a board member for Baker College and Chamberlain College School of Nursing. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Joy of Nursing Award from the American Academy of Nursing, recognition from Sigma Theta Tau International, and being named a Notable Leader in Behavioral Health by Crain’s Business Detroit in 2023.
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  Heide Rollings, MD

  Dr. Heide Rollings completed medical school at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine, her psychiatry residency at University of Connecticut Health Center, and her Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Northwestern University/McGaw Medical Center.
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  Louis Nykamp, MD

  Dr. Nykamp practices psychiatry at the Pine Rest Holland Clinic as well as working inpatient on the Older Adult Unit and ECT Clinic. He is a graduate of Hope College and earned his medical degree at Wayne State University Medical School. His residency and fellowship were completed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Nykamp’s areas of special interest are older adult care, geriatric care and psychiatric symptoms in the setting of other illnesses such as Dementia or Parkinson’s disease.
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  Kris London, RN, CSM

  Kris London is a registered nurse who manages the Older Adult Unit at Pine Rest. She graduated from Hibbing College in Minnesota. Kris has worked at Pine Rest for 8 years and has focused her work on the geriatric population. She is involved in various committees including the Falls Committee, the Daisy Committee, and the Nursing Excellence Committee. Kris has a passion for improving patient experience and providing the best care possible for the older adult population.
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  Noelle Partee, OTRL

  Noelle Partee is an Occupational Therapist with a master’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University, earned in 2018. She brings a well-rounded and holistic approach to patient care, with experience across a variety of clinical settings including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and mental health. For the past 4.5 years, Noelle has been a part of the Activity Therapy Department at Pine Rest, where she primarily serves as a fall preventionist on the Older Adult Unit. She played an integral role in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fall prevention program, significantly enhancing patient safety and quality of care. In addition to her unit-based work, Noelle assists other units across the hospital with fall prevention efforts and serves as the co-chair of the Falls Committee, helping to lead organization-wide initiatives to reduce falls. Noelle is passionate about supporting the health and independence of older adults, and she is committed to continually improving patient care and safety.
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  Lisa Zwerk MSN, RN, CARN, Clinical Services Manager of Nursing, Retreat Residential

  Lisa Zwerk is the Clinical Services Manager of the Retreat Residential and MAT Clinic programs at Pine Rest. The program offers medically supervised sub-acute detoxification, short term residential and partial hospitalization treatment for patients with substance use disorders. She is a board-certified addiction registered nurse working in the field for 17 years.
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  Michelle Colby, RN

  Michelle began her career at Pine Rest in November of 2017. She now serves as Lead Registered Nurse for Retreat Residential. She is a recipient of The Daisy award for nursing and has a passion for working in the field of substance abuse.
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  Tiffany Idziak, LMSW, Clinical Director of Residential Services and Chair of Social Work and Counseling, Pine Rest

  With more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field, Tiffany holds a Master of Social Work (LMSW) and certifications in Trauma Training, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Youth Mental Health First Aid. She has led clinical operations across residential, community-based, addiction, and hospital programs—always ensuring compassionate, evidence-informed care for diverse populations. Tiffany is known for championing collaborative care models, mentoring interdisciplinary teams, and launching strategic initiatives that expand access and improve outcomes in behavioral health.
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  Shannon Vinson, Director of Operations, D.R.I.V.E. Challenge Foundation, a community non-profit 501(c)(3)

  Shannon K. Vinson is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of the D.R.I.V.E. Challenge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since its founding in 2019, the organization has focused on program development, community mentoring, and educational outreach—positively impacting more than 1,500 lives through its core D.R.I.V.E. principles and programming. Shannon brings a strong background in both business and social work and is a Certified Peer Support Specialist. He has facilitated over 100 trainings, seminars, and educational sessions, reaching more than 1,000 employees and community members. A lifelong resident of urban Grand Rapids, Shannon is a former Board President of Safe Haven Ministries, a current Board Member at Degage Ministries, and serves on the Board of Trustees for Brown and Hutchinson Ministries.
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  Rev. Dr. Randy Meyers, Board Certified Chaplain

  Rev. Dr. Randy Meyers is a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. He is currently the manager of Pastoral Services and Clinical Pastoral Education at Pine Rest where he has served as a Staff chaplain for 13 years. His Doctor of Ministry focused on creating a spiritual distress assessment for adolescents. He specializes in integrated mental health pastoral care in pediatric and adult substance use disorders settings.