Experience

VA Hospital Durham

• Registered Nurse



Cerebral

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

  • May 2022 - Present

  • Treat a variety of disorders ranging from ADHD, anxiety, and depression to bipolar. Basic counseling and guidance for health and behavior concerns, it’s primarily offer medication management for a range of disorders. • Use this specialized knowledge to develop successful treatment plans for patients. • Believe that anyone who is prescribed a psychiatric medication should feel empowered to discuss any concerns with their provider and carefully weigh the pros and cons before embarking on a medication regimen. • Strive to find the right medication or medications for each individual patient and his or her unique set of issues. • Work closely with our patients who are interested in augmenting treatment with psychotherapy, counseling, or behavior modification. • Work together with many well-qualified therapists in the area to provide the best care possible. • Provide referrals for various therapies like dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). • Provide referrals to other modalities of treatment like occupational therapy, social skills training, hypnosis, acupuncture, or nutritional counseling. Show less