NATALIE DREYFOOS, DNP
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Seattle,WA
Summary
A mental health professional committed to delivering high-quality care through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving clinical needs, ensuring effective patient care. Expertise in psychopharmacology and therapeutic communication, valued for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Founder/Owner and Psychiatric ARNP
Dockside Psychiatry Clinic PLLC
Seattle, Washington
10.2023 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Provide direct psychiatric care to patients' 16 years old and above.
- Evaluate patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Prescribe, direct and administer psychotherapeutic treatments and/or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Implement sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Address cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
- Develop strategies to help patients cope with stress and build resilience.
Psychiatric ARNP Consultation Liaison Psycho-Onc
Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct psychiatric care to adult and geriatric oncology patients across disease trajectory.
- Provided evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management.
- Coordinated and conducted individual and family psychotherapy sessions utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and meaning centered psychotherapy.
- Worked among interdisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses, clinical social workers, and oncology providers.
- Participated in clinical and academic education in psychosocial oncology and palliative psychiatry.
- Precept oncology ARNP and PA providers during their clinical rotations in psychiatry.
Psychiatric ARNP Child/Adolescent and Adult
Bothell Psychiatric Associates
Bothell, Washington
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for children, adolescents and adults.
- Provided brief psychotherapy and prescribed medications to treat various mental health conditions.
- Ordered and analyzed laboratory tests to direct treatment and monitor medication therapy.
- Gathered and maintained patient history and treatment in electronic medical records.
- Educated and supported patients and their families.
- Collaborated with therapists and other medical professionals to provide comprehensive quality care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Case Manager
Self-employed
Seattle, Washington
05.2019 - 05.2020
- In home case management for young adult with thought disorder.
- Developed patient centered treatment plan to improve psychosocial functioning and enhance patient's quality of life.
- Provided education on methods to relieve distressing symptoms and facilitate patient's transition back into community.
- Supported patient adherence court ordered treatment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Overlake Medical Center
Bellevue, Washington
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided care for patients in 14-bed voluntary inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Facilitated rapid stabilization and maintained safe, therapeutic environment.
- Performed patient assessments, treatment monitoring and consulted healthcare team to alter treatment plans as needed.
- Educated patients and families about diagnosis and interventions.
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Overlake Medical Center
Bellevue, Washington
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Provided direct care for patients with variety of medical, oncologic, surgical and psychiatric conditions on inpatient medical floor.
- Administered chemotherapy treatments, maintained central lines.
- Monitored for adverse reactions, interpreted diagnostic tests and consulted with healthcare team.
- Explained course of care and treatment to patients and caregivers throughout their admission and at discharge.
- Precepted incoming nurse residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Agency
Nashville , Tennessee
03.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Seattle University
Seattle, WA 05.2017 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 05.2010 - 2014.05
Additional Information
Postgraduate Training
- 08/2014 - 12/2014: Overlake Medical Center Nurse Residency, Medical Oncology and Psychiatric Overflow
- 06/2020 - 10/2020: Bothell Psychiatric Associates, Preceptorship with a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
Continuing Education
- 02/2020: University of Washington School of Medicine - High Yield Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Psychosis
- 06/2022: American Psychosocial Oncology Society - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy workshop
- 03/2023: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Meaning Centered Psychotherapy Intensive
- 06/2024: Psychwire - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training Course
- 06/2025: University of Washington Autism Center - ADOS-2 Workshops, Introductory and Toddler Modules
Accomplishments
- 10/2018 - 5/2020: Awarded Jonas Nurse Scholar
- 06/2018: Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society in Nursing
- 01/2014: Inducted into Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Affiliations
Leadership
- 9/2023-8/2024: APP Psychiatry Attending. Implemented and led a new psycho-oncology clinical rotation at Fred Hutch Cancer Center by expanding the University of Washington's Advanced Practice Psychiatric Provider Fellowship Program.
- 3/2024: American Psychosocial Oncology Society - invited to engage in a symposium on the multidisciplinary roles in a collaborative care model at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
- 6/2023 - 8/2023: APP Preceptor at Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a Seattle University DNP-PMHNP student, psychiatry rotation.
- 10/2022 - 11/2022: APP Preceptor at Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a University of Washington MedEx Physician Assistant student, psychiatry rotation.
- 05/2020: Seattle University - invited to talk with doctoral nursing students about networking and conducting doctoral projects.
- 10/2019: Jonas Scholar Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.
- 01/2018 - 12/2018: Chair of Clinical Care Congress Quality and Patient Safety Committee at Overlake Medical Center.
Affiliations
- American Nurse Association, member since 01/2018
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society in Nursing, member since 06/2018
- Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses, member since 06/2020
- Neuroscience Education Institute, member since 11/2019
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society, member since 4/2022
Certification
ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - board certification
Timeline
Founder/Owner and Psychiatric ARNP
Dockside Psychiatry Clinic PLLC
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric ARNP Consultation Liaison Psycho-Onc
Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington
04.2022 - 08.2024
ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - board certification
08-2020
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Washington state license
08-2020
Psychiatric ARNP Child/Adolescent and Adult
Bothell Psychiatric Associates
06.2020 - 03.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Case Manager
Self-employed
05.2019 - 05.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Overlake Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Seattle University
05.2017 - 2020.06
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Overlake Medical Center
08.2014 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse (RN) - Washington State license
07-2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Agency
03.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
05.2010 - 2014.05
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