Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Med checks with a problem list, not a clipboard
You should be able to name the drug, the target symptom, the main risks, and the next lab date.
What Medication Management actually includes
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Hormone-mood medications are reconciled with estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone plans.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation 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.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Clinical FAQ
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.
What if side effects start this week?
Call the office. Do not wait for a distant follow-up if symptoms are severe. ER for emergency symptoms.
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.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
What we rule in — and rule out
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
How Medication Management is structured
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Book Medication Management
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Plantation so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.