Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
Sleep meds are reviewed for next-day impairment, falls, and whether CBT-I or apnea treatment should come first.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Hormone-mood medications are reconciled with estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone plans.
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
Coconut Creek FAQs for Medication Management
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
Coconut Creek sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Medication Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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Parking, hours, and video visits
{access}. That access pattern is why Medication Management for Coconut Creek is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
How Medication Management is structured
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Coconut Creek so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.