My Journey and Passion for Mental Health
About Jairo
From an early stage in his nursing career, Jairo recognized the profound impact of mental health on overall well-being. This realization led him to specialize in psychiatry, where he could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. He believes that mental health care should be personalized, holistic, and focused on empowering individuals to regain control of their lives.
Education and Experience
Jairo holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatry. Before becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), he spent seven years as a registered nurse in psychiatry. For the past eight years, he has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, gaining extensive experience in mental health care.
His expertise spans a wide range of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics, psychiatry liaison services, inpatient hospitals, detoxification centers, rehabilitation facilities, and psychiatric emergency services. This diverse background has given him a comprehensive understanding of mental health care across varying levels of acuity and patient needs.
Jairo Cordero, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Outside of Work
When not caring for clients, Jairo cherishes spending time with his wife, children, family, and friends. He believes in the importance of staying active and exercises regularly to maintain both physical and mental well-being. Passionate about giving back to the community, he dedicates time to volunteering and coaching youth sports. Helping kids develop teamwork, confidence, and discipline through sports is something he finds incredibly rewarding.
In addition to his clinical practice, Jairo serves as a clinical adjunct professor in psychiatry, where he mentors and trains future registered nurses during their clinical psychiatry rotations. He is committed to advancing the field of psychiatry through education, sharing his knowledge and experience to help shape the next generation of providers.