My specialty in psychiatry is treating substance use disorders. There have been many advances in treatments and I am proud to have initiated Medication Assisted Treatment in 2018 at the Spirit Lake Behavioral Health Center.
Experiences:
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I have worked for 35 years in several different mental health treatment settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, and have experience treating all age groups. In addition, I was a nurse researcher, taught psychiatric and mental health nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, worked as a solo practitioner for 15 years and have been at Spirit Lake Reservation since 2017.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Lasalle University
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Masters Degree in Nursing from University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
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Certificate of Research from Basel University, Switzerland
License/Certificates:
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Advanced Practice Nurse, with prescribing privileges
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Licensed buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider
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State Licensed in North Dakota, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Services Provided:
- Psychiatric evaluation and treatment
- Substance abuse evaluation and treatment