Karen Chiappisi

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 8 years of critical care nursing and current leadership experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager. Completed 750 hours of outpatient psychiatric clinical training across the lifespan. Developed proficiency in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, DSM-5 diagnosis, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, Spravato (esketamine) therapy, TMS, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), outpatient detoxification and withdrawal management, GLP-1 weight management, and collaborative interdisciplinary care.

Recognized for strong clinical judgment, compassionate care, and the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships that improve outcomes for patients and families.

PMHNP Clinical Experience at Abby Road Psychiatric Services (2026-01 – 2026-05)

250 Hours

• Treated patients with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, and other common psychiatric conditions.
• Participated in outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Administered and monitored long-acting injectable medications, including Brixadi.
• Participated in Spravato (esketamine) therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
• Managed GLP-1 weight management therapy through patient evaluation, education, and follow-up.

PMHNP Clinical Experience at Synapse Behavioral Health (2025-05 – 2025-12)

500 Hours

• Managed depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and substance use disorders.

Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Intensive Care Unit at Northwell Health – Level I Trauma Center (2026-01 – Present)

• Provide leadership in a Level I Trauma Center medical intensive care unit.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and unit performance.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Critical Care Registered Nurse – Registered Nurse at Level I Trauma Centers (2017-01 – 2026-01)

• Provided direct patient care in medical, neuro, surgical trauma, and cardiovascular ICUs.
• Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, providing leadership and guiding clinical decision-making.
• Participated in administration and monitoring of Spravato (esketamine) treatment for treatment-resistant depression.
• Assisted with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments, providing patient education, monitoring, and ongoing clinical support.
• Collaborated with therapists and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Critical Care Registered Nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Critical Care Registered Nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Critical Care Registered Nurse at Morristown Medical Center

Critical Care Registered Nurse at Jersey Shore University Hospital

Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Thomas Jefferson University (2026-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Gwynedd Mercy University

Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Behavioral Science – Wilmington University