Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Medication Management with PDMP and lab surveillance
Pharmacogenetics can shift probabilities after failed trials. It does not pick a winner from a menu.
What Medication Management actually includes
Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics) may change CYP2D6/2C19 probabilities. It is not a personality test.
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
Lauderhill FAQs for Medication Management
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 work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Lauderhill 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.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Indications and differentials
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Review PDMP and allergies.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Check labs due for the current class.
Evidence we actually use
The practice is women-owned and Haitian-led. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC documents cultural context — including stigma in Caribbean and Latin American families — during Medication Management rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC holds DNP, FNP-BC, and PMHNP-BC credentials. Medication Management is advanced-practice psychiatric care, not a 15-minute refill mill and not unsupervised coaching.
The practice does not publish fabricated star ratings. Patient stories on this site are process descriptions, not purchased testimonials.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.