Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Westchester
Bronxville, New York  |  August 2024 – Present

• Board-Certified PMHNP in consult-liaison psychiatry across inpatient and emergency settings.
• Evaluates and manages psychiatric conditions in medically complex adults and pediatric patients (ages 5+).
• Conducts psychiatric consultations across ICU, ED, and inpatient units for conditions including delirium, depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, and behavioral disturbances.
• Initiates and manages psychotropic medications, considering medical comorbidities and drug interactions.
• Performs suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions in acute care settings.
• Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, pediatricians, nurses, and social workers to develop integrated care plans.
• Provides capacity evaluations and safe disposition recommendations.
• Educates patients, families, and staff on psychiatric conditions and behavioral management strategies.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Jeremy Barowsky, MD
Greenwich, Connecticut  |  January 2023 – Present

• Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adults and pediatric patients (ages 13+) in an outpatient setting.
• Diagnoses and treats depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and psychotic disorders.
• Develops individualized treatment plans integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Prescribes and monitors psychotropic medications for efficacy, adherence, and side effect management.
• Performs suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with therapists, primary care providers, schools, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides psychoeducation to patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Dimitry Francois, MD PLLC
White Plains, New York  |  December 2022 – Present

• Assesses, diagnoses, and prescribes medication for patients 18+ on an outpatient basis under psychiatric supervision.

Clinical Evaluator / Nurse Supervisor of Evaluation Center

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Westchester Behavioral Health
White Plains, New York  |  July 2021 – Present

• Supervises a team of Nurse Clinicians, Social Work Clinicians, and Unit Clerks in the admitting center of a large psychiatric hospital.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments for patients ages 5 to 100, including psychiatric history, diagnosis, collateral information gathering, and medication reconciliation.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to ensure cohesive transitions into the inpatient setting.
• Assists the Transfer Center with bed placement and coordinates with the Access team to admit patients.

Staff Nurse

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Westchester Behavioral Health
White Plains, New York  |  March 2017 – June 2021

• Led operations of a COVID-19 inpatient psychiatric unit and Amenities Unit.
• Functioned as charge nurse and interim clinical manager; managed infection control, admissions, medication management, discharges, and transfers.
• Led crisis interventions related to psychiatric and medication emergencies.
• Utilized telehealth to minimize disease transmission for patients in isolation.

Clinical Instructor

Columbia University
New York, New York  |  Spring 2021

• Led clinical education in psychiatric and behavioral health nursing for five nursing students at NYP Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
• Organized preparatory and debriefing conferences to discuss clinical plans, assignments, and student experiences.
• Coordinated with lead academic professors to maintain program cohesion.

Psychiatric Technician

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Westchester Behavioral Health
White Plains, New York  |  June 2016 – November 2017

• Supervised an average of five Mental Health Workers per shift.
• Built therapeutic relationships and developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
• Led psychiatric emergencies through verbal de-escalation or physical restraint when required.

Mental Health Worker

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Westchester Behavioral Health
White Plains, New York  |  May 2012 – June 2016

• Assisted nursing staff with patient care, vital signs, frequent and constant observations, and hourly rounds.
• Led group activities and documented vital signs electronically.

Teaching Assistant

Jawonio
New City, New York  |  August 2011 – May 2012

• Provided physical assistance to developmentally disabled children ages 2 to 5.
• Assisted young children with everyday needs in a supportive classroom environment.