Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep medication management that does not skip apnea
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
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.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
Access from Fort Lauderdale
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
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Indications and differentials
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.