KAREN CHIAPPISI
Northwell Health – Level I Trauma Center
Huntington,NY
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 8 years of critical care nursing experience, all in nationally recognized Level I Trauma Centers, and current leadership experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager. Completed 750 hours of outpatient psychiatric clinical training across private practice settings treating children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Experienced in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, DSM-5 diagnosis, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, Spravato (esketamine) therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), outpatient detoxification and withdrawal management, GLP-1 weight management, and collaborative interdisciplinary care. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, compassionate care, and the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships that improve outcomes for patients and families.
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Intensive Care Unit
7 Months- Provide leadership in a Level I Trauma Center medical intensive care unit.
- Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and unit performance.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Champion patient safety, evidence-based practice, and a culture of accountability and compassion.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Months- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and medication management across the lifespan.
- Treated patients with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, and other common psychiatric conditions.
- Participated in outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
- Managed outpatient detoxification and withdrawal treatment.
- Administered and monitored long-acting injectable medications, including Brixadi.
- Participated in Spravato (esketamine) therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
- Managed GLP-1 weight management therapy through patient evaluation, education, and follow-up.
- Collaborated with therapists, primary care providers, and families to coordinate comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care.
- Provided crisis intervention, safety planning, and ongoing support.
- 250 Hours
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Months- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management across the lifespan.
- Participated in administration and monitoring of Spravato (esketamine) treatment for treatment-resistant depression.
- Assisted with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression, providing patient education, monitoring, and ongoing clinical support.
- Managed depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and substance use disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans integrating psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
- Completed suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and medication follow-up visits.
- Collaborated with therapists and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented all patient encounters, ensuring accurate and timely records.
- 500 Hours
Registered Nurse
9 Years- Provided direct patient care in medical, cardiac, neuro, surgical trauma, and cardiovascular ICUs.
- Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, providing leadership and guiding clinical decision-making.
- Recognized for clinical judgment, teamwork, and dedication to outstanding patient outcomes.
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune, NJ
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Dean’s List
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Psychiatric Assessment
DSM-5 Diagnosis
Psychopharmacology
Psychiatric Medication Management
Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Substance Use Disorders
Outpatient Detoxification
Withdrawal Management
Brixadi
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
GLP-1 Weight Management
Psychotherapy
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Risk Assessment
Safety Planning
CBT
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Care
Patient & Family Education
Telepsychiatry
Collaborative Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Documentation
Therapeutic Communication
Cultural Competence
Professional Leadership
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
- Registered Nurse – New York
- Registered Nurse – New Jersey
- Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Board Certified PMHNP-BC
- Assistant Nurse Manager – Northwell Health
- 4.0 GPA – Thomas Jefferson University
- 750 Hours Outpatient Psychiatric Clinical Training
- 8+ Years Critical Care Nursing Experience in Level I Trauma Centers
- Charge Nurse & Nurse Preceptor
- Licensed RN – New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
- Leadership Experience in Academic Medical Centers
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health – Level I Trauma Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Abby Road Psychiatric Services
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
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Synapse Behavioral Health
05.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
Critical Care Registered Nurse – Level I Trauma Centers
01.2017 - 01.2026Read More
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science in Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Wilmington University
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
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Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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