Maryellen Carlucci

Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of nursing experience across behavioral health, emergency care, medical-surgical, ICU, detox, and adolescent services. Experienced in assessing and supporting patients with co-occurring medical and mental health needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering patient-centered care in high-acuity settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, calm crisis response, and a commitment to safe, respectful, evidence-based care.

RN, BSN, PMHNP - Erie County Department of Health Youth Detention - Buffalo, NY

(2019-01)

• Provide medical and mental health care for adolescent residents ages 12 to 19 with diverse behavioral health and medical needs.
• Collaborate closely with psychologists, psychiatric providers, nursing staff, and on-site psychiatry to support safe, coordinated care.
• Support assessment, monitoring, patient education, and therapeutic interventions in a structured youth setting.

RN, BSN - Buffalo Surgery Center - Buffalo, NY

(2016-04 - 2019-06)

Delivered perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical environment, reinforcing strong assessment, patient education, and clinical coordination skills transferable to advanced practice care.

RN, BSN, Emergency Department - VA Hospital - Buffalo, NY

(2005-01 - 2013-12)

Provided emergency nursing care in a high-acuity veteran population, strengthening rapid assessment, crisis management, and interdisciplinary communication skills essential to psychiatric practice.

RN - Various Healthcare Facilities - Western New York and Atlanta

(1991-01 - 2005-12)

Held RN roles across emergency, ICU, medical-surgical, GI, detox, and contract assignments in Western New York and Atlanta, building a broad clinical foundation in acute care, substance use treatment, and patient advocacy.

Graduate - PMHNP Program - D'Youville University (2024-05)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - D'Youville College (1991-01)