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Latoya Gray

Latoya Gray

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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DecaturMember since August 26, 2026
Psychiatric AssessmentDSM-5 DiagnosisPsychopharmacologyMedication ManagementTreatment PlanningRisk AssessmentCrisis StabilizationEHR DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationInterventional Therapy (Spravato)
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Psychiatric AssessmentDSM-5 DiagnosisPsychopharmacologyMedication ManagementTreatment Planning

About

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with current outpatient experience managing diverse psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. I am Skilled in diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment planning. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on improving functional outcomes and medication adherence.

Experience

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Avant Interventional Psychiatry - Fayetteville, GA

(2025-07)

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including HPI, MSE, and risk assessments
  • Diagnosing and managing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and psychotic disorders
  • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, adjusting based on response and tolerability
  • Provide education on medication adherence, side effects, and lifestyle modifications
  • Collaborate with therapists and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care
  • Utilize evidence-based guidelines to optimize treatment outcomes

PMHNP Student - Avant Interventional Psychiatry - Marietta, GA

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

  • Performed psychiatric assessments and contributed to medication management plans
  • Applied DSM-5 criteria to develop differential diagnoses

PMHNP Student - Pediatric & Family Behavioral Health of Georgia - Stockbridge, GA

(2024-03 - 2024-06)

  • Completed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and screening tools
  • Developed treatment recommendations using evidence-based practices

Clinical Rotation (Psychotherapy Exposure) - Southern Center for Choice Theory - Macon, GA

(2024-07 - 2024-08)

  • Observed psychotherapy modalities including CBT-based approaches
  • Assisted in behavioral assessments and care planning

Critical Care RN (PACU) - Emory University Hospital - Atlanta, GA

(2021-02 - 2025-07)

  • Monitor post-anesthesia patients and manage acute complications
  • Interpret EKGs and critical labs; administer IV medications
  • Educate patients and coordinate interdisciplinary care

Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Telemetry - Atlanta Medical Center - Atlanta, GA

(2018 - 2021)

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - University Hospital of the West Indies - Jamaica

(2016 - 2018)

Education

MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Chamberlain University (2022 - 2024)

BSN - Registered Nursing - Northern Caribbean University (2011 - 2015)

Skills

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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