Amanda Gulbrandson
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce that Amanda Gulbrandson, APRN-BC, PMHNP, has transitioned into a new role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within its Behavioral Health Department. Gulbrandson, who returned to BCHC in 2025 as a registered nurse in the Surgery Department, began her new duties on November 9.
Gulbrandson joins fellow Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Brittany Bertram, PMHNP-BC, who has served BCHC patients for the past two years. The addition of a second psychiatric nurse practitioner expands access to mental health services for individuals and families throughout the region.
Gulbrandson has worked in healthcare since 2004, beginning her career as a certified nursing assistant and patient care technician before becoming a registered nurse in 2008. Her nursing background includes emergency medicine, surgical services, acute and skilled nursing care, dialysis, and family medicine.
Many area residents may recognize Gulbrandson from her years at Boone County Medical Clinic, where she served as a clinic nurse from 2015 to 2022. During that time, she was named BCHC’s 2020 Caring Kind Award recipient, recognizing her compassion and dedication to patient care.
In 2022, Gulbrandson earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Mount Marty University in Yankton, South Dakota. She previously received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa.
From 2022 to 2025, she practiced as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at CCH Psychiatric Clinic in Columbus, providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing mental health care.
Her interest in psychiatric medicine grew during her years in family medicine, where she saw firsthand how mental health concerns often affected patients, regardless of their reason for seeking care.
Guided by her faith and trust in the Lord, Gulbrandson approaches patient care with compassion, understanding, and a commitment to treating the whole person, recognizing the connection between mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
“I am deeply passionate about caring for patients of all ages,” Gulbrandson said. “I strive to approach every patient holistically, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit, while identifying and treating the underlying concerns contributing to their symptoms.”
For Gulbrandson, building trust is at the heart of effective mental healthcare. She recognizes the courage it takes for patients to open up about their struggles and share deeply personal experiences.
“Seeking help and opening up about personal struggles takes tremendous courage,” Gulbrandson said. “When patients trust me enough to be vulnerable and share what they’re going through, I don’t take that lightly. It takes bravery to be honest about the things that are hardest to talk about, and I want every patient to know that their courage is seen, respected, and valued.”
Gulbrandson is also pursuing additional education through an Integrative Psychiatry Certificate Program to further expand her knowledge and approach to mental health treatment.
Born in Columbus and raised in Central City, Gulbrandson has lived south of Albion since 2015 with her husband, Cody, a veterinarian with Beaver Creek Veterinary Services, and their three sons, Hadley, Austin, and Karsten.
Gulbrandson will see patients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, contact BCHC’s Behavioral Health Department at 402-395-3247.