Irene Kaggwa, PMHNP

Specialties: Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Diagnosis, Medication Management, Individualized Treatment Planning, Psychotherapy, Patient and Family Education, Care Coordination.

Irene Kaggwa is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of nursing experience across hospital, community healthcare, and rehabilitation settings. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salem State University. She also completed her practical nursing education at Mount Wachusett Community College.

Irene’s background includes comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, patient and family advocacy, emergency response, and discharge planning. Her experience at Tewksbury State Hospital and in home healthcare and rehabilitation settings has shaped her understanding of patients’ needs and the importance of coordinated care.

Her approach emphasizes compassionate, respectful care tailored to each individual. She incorporates psychiatric assessments, diagnostic tools, prescribing, and psychotherapy using evidence-based practices. Irene values clear communication, patient education, and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to support mental health and improve quality of life.