Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
You should be able to name the drug, the target symptom, the main risks, and the next lab date.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Check labs due for the current class.
DSM-5-TR framing for antidepressant management
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Lighthouse Point 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.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33064
Lighthouse Point 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Stimulants were started before a bipolar screen, and now sleep and irritability are worse.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Lighthouse Point so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.