Michelle Cataldo
Winthrop,MA
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in outpatient psychiatry, community mental health, addiction medicine, and telepsychiatry. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven leadership background as Director of Nursing with experience supervising clinical teams and developing programs. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health care while improving safety and clinical outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for veterans in an outpatient mental health clinic.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications while monitoring treatment response and side effects
- Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with VA clinical and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate care with pharmacy, social work, and medical providers to optimize patient outcomes.
PMHNP-BC
North Suffolk Mental Health
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Provided medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Mentored junior staff in psychiatric nursing practices and evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery within mental health programs.
Director of Nursing
North Suffolk Mental Health
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Directed nursing services for community mental health programs serving individuals with severe mental illness.
- Implemented the ACCS nursing role to strengthen integration of nursing services within community teams.
- Developed and implemented nursing internship and education programs.
- Supported Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs and interdisciplinary care coordination.
RN Charge Nurse
Recovery Centers of America
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided nursing care in a 41-bed detoxification unit treating substance use disorders.
- Conducted intake assessments and patient medical evaluations.
- Administered methadone and buprenorphine according to treatment protocols.
- Monitored withdrawal symptoms using CIWA and COWS assessment tools.
- Coordinated emergency medical and psychiatric interventions.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Ohio, ILAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Bunker Hill Community College
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
Deans List
Honor Society
Certification
- Massachusetts APRN – RN2302071
- Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration – MCSR002814B
- DEA – MC6021719
- Vermont APRN – 101.0135418
- Vermont DEA – MC8092619
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
10.2022 - Current
PMHNP-BC
North Suffolk Mental Health
04.2020 - 11.2024
Director of Nursing
North Suffolk Mental Health
07.2017 - 10.2022
RN Charge Nurse
Recovery Centers of America
04.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bunker Hill Community College