Dynamic PMHNP specializing in collaborative care and crisis management. Adept at integrating psychotherapeutic modalities and developing patient-centered treatment plans to enhance mental health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP Intern
Bass Wellness Center
Manhattan
01.2024 - Current
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop comprehensive treatment plans for a diverse outpatient population.
Integrate psychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT and REBT, into medication management sessions and perform individualized psychotherapy sessions.
Collaborate closely with therapists and medical providers to support holistic mental health care.
Provide psychoeducation on mental health, wellness, sleep hygiene, and self-regulation strategies to assist patients with meeting collaboratively developed treatment goals
Clinical Resource Nurse
Gracie Square Hospital
Manhattan
06.2022 - Current
Deliver patient-centered psychiatric care on acute inpatient units, with a focus on therapeutic communication and crisis prevention.
Partner with patients to support treatment adherence, safety planning, and goal setting.
Nursing Supervisor
Phoenix House
Long Island City
01.2022 - 06.2022
Led nursing operations in a residential substance use treatment program.
Championed trauma-informed and strengths-based care models.
Promoted medication safety and wellness initiatives.
Associate & Lobbyist
American Heart Association
Washington
09.2016 - 08.2019
Advised on drug policy, reimbursement, and healthcare access as an attorney and regulatory manager.
Brought a patient-centered, equity-focused lens to policy work at the American Heart Association and Alston & Bird LLP.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
New York, NY
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
New York
01.2022
J.D. -
The George Washington University
Washington
01.2016
M.P.H. - Health Policy
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
01.2016
B.A. - History
College of Staten Island, Macaulay Honors College
Staten Island, NY
01.2012
Skills
Psychiatric evaluation
Treatment planning
Crisis intervention
Patient education
Therapeutic communication
Policy analysis
Certification
Nurse Practitioner In Psychiatry, NY State License #407440
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2025
Registered Nurse, NY State License #841838
BLS, American Heart Association
DC Bar, 2018
NY State Bar, 2017
Awards
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 2024
Gracie Square Hospital Good Catch Award, 2024
Selected Publications
Curtis S., Trysla T., Lee B., Updates on Biosimilar Reimbursement Pathways, Alston & Bird News, 2018
Horton K., Seiler N., Curtis S., et al., Resource Guide for Diversion Programs, Open Society Foundation, 2015
Worthy S., Curtis S., In 'Ensuring Timely Approval of Generic Drugs,' Safety Must Come First, Health Affairs Blog, 2015
Outpatient Registrar at Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center Frisco (Formerly Haven Wellness Center)Outpatient Registrar at Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center Frisco (Formerly Haven Wellness Center)