A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2020, currently working via Telehealth at OTL Behavioral Health in Richmond, Va since June 2022. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic mental illness in patients 18 and up. Providing medication management, supportive therapy, making referrals, communicating with therapists, other medical professionals, group home staff, case managers and family members, ordering and interpreting lab tests and working with office staff. Always committed to building therapeutic relationships and treating all patients with unconditional positive regard. Maintains a strong interest in Addiction Medicine both professionally and in the community.
Previously worked for 2 years as a PMHNP at a Free Clinic in Northern Va and prior to that for 6 years an FNP in inpatient and outpatient Wound Care from May 2013 to September 2019.
Authorization to Prescribe in State of Virginia License 0017141195
Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia, License No 0001235717
Reg Nurse Practitioner, Virginia, (FNP & PMHNP) License No 0024171015
DEA - with Buprenorphine X-waiver March 2019 to present
Cert Foot Care Nurse, WOCNCB, 2015-20 & Wound Care Specialist, AWBM, Nov 2015-20
BLS May 2012 to present. ACLS Nov 2013 - 19. PALS Jan 2014 - 20
American Nurses Association (ANA) American Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (APNA)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Virginia Council for Nurse Practitioners (VCNP)
Distinction 1st in class BSc 2003. Medicine Prize 1987. Podiatry Prize 1986 Anatomy Prize 1985
Active member Recovery Community - Naranon, Northstar, Hope families in recovery, 12-Step sponsor
Volunteerism: Church: Thrift store 2013-17, Sunday school 2007-10, 2000-04, Discussion leader: 2007-09
School: HS Grad reception 2007-08,PTA; 2007-10. Preschool Fundraising Chair 2002-03, President 2001-02
Hobbies: Hiking, (Kilimanjaro),Cycling, Running Marathons, Sprint triathlons), Music, Baking, Gardening
Available upon request