Elizabeth Buchanan
Troy,NY
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Louisville. Passionate about innovative, evidence-based mental health treatments, with a particular interest in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. Skilled in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and integrative mental health approaches. Dedicated to advancing mental health care through cutting-edge neuromodulation therapies, research, and patient-centered interventions. Adept at telepsychiatry, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Columbia County Mental Health
Columbia, NY
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Reviewed intricate client cases jointly with a supervising physician to enhance knowledge.
- Provided continued care for established patients and tapered medications with unsafe doses.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to advocate for patients, and implement strategies for clients who were identified as high-risk.
- Administered monthly IM injections to patients who receive county-administered psychiatric treatments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather a comprehensive history.
- Maintained oversight of patient adherence to safe, controlled substance practices through prescription monitoring, education, and communication.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pinnacle Behavioral Health
Albany, NY
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Used careful assessments to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.
- Introduced and implemented standardized ADHD assessment tools to develop personalized guidelines for identifying symptoms and dosing medications.
- Worked with patients currently receiving TMS therapy and provided education about this modality.
- Guided family practice nurse practitioner students during their clinical training.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students and new graduates.
- Delegated as admission/discharge, charge nurse for the unit to coordinate discharge plan required for the patient.
- Prioritized time management while treating 5 critically ill cardiac patients
- Designated to find solutions and de-escalate patients or families when emotionally distressed.
- Responded to emergencies with optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY08-2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY08-2014
Skills
- Medication management, 6 and up
- Patient-centered care
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Individualized treatment planning
- Therapeutic communication
- Diagnostic assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
Organization Memberships
o American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
o American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
o The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
o American Public Health Association (APNA)
o International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN)
Certification
• Board Certification through ANCC
• NYS PMHNP licenses: 403991
• DEA: MB7035430
• NPI: 1134892920
• Licensed RN in NY, RI, CT, MA & KY (compact license)
• MAT: Medications for Addiction Treatment/Substance Use Disorder Certification (DATA 2020 Waiver)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
• NIHSS: Stoke Training up-to-date
• Trauma Focused-CBT Certified
Timeline
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Columbia County Mental Health
01.2025 - 06.2025
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pinnacle Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Norton Audubon Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2020
• Board Certification through ANCC
• NYS PMHNP licenses: 403991
• DEA: MB7035430
• NPI: 1134892920
• Licensed RN in NY, RI, CT, MA & KY (compact license)
• MAT: Medications for Addiction Treatment/Substance Use Disorder Certification (DATA 2020 Waiver)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
• NIHSS: Stoke Training up-to-date
• Trauma Focused-CBT Certified
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
University of Louisville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Louisville
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