Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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)
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)