Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Controlled-substance monitoring in Oakland Park
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
Telehealth medication management still requires Florida presence, identity check, and a visit note.
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Oakland Park presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
22-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Oakland Park patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Oakland Park 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.
Oakland Park (Broward County) has about 45,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Downtown Oakland Park and the Dixie Highway arts corridor.
Cannabis and alcohol were left off the medication list as if they were not psychoactive.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
What we rule in — and rule out
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Request a Medication Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.