Michelle W.

PMHNP-BC

About

With 35+ years of healthcare experience in leadership, compliance and operations management, as a nurse and nearly five years as a PMHNP-BC, I bring a deep commitment to delivering compassionate and evidence-based psychiatric care. Currently managing a private practice, I focus on medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and personalized treatment plans to support mental health recovery and resilience. My mission is to empower individuals through collaborative care and innovative therapeutic strategies that align with their unique needs and goals. At my private practice, I partner with patients to address complex psychiatric needs, leveraging expertise in CBT and medication management to enhance care outcomes. Building on my extensive background in healthcare operations and compliance, I foster a structured and empathetic approach to treatment. My practice emphasizes holistic mental health solutions while integrating operational excellence and patient-centered care.

Country

United States

City

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Skill

Team Leadership, Medication Management, Psychiatric Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ANCC, CPI, Consultation, DEA, Teletherapy, Working with Adolescents, Mental Health Nursing, Timelines, Presentation Skills, Clinical Quality Improvement, Project Plans, Implementation Plans, Screenings, Holistic Health, Medical Management, Utilization Management

Experience

PMHNP-BC

Northpointe Psychiatry

2021-1 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

Flower Mound, TX

Consultant, Healthcare Operations, Nursing, Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance,

Self Employed

2016-6 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

United States

Healthcare consultant, P & P review, Compliance and Accreditation Readiness, Staff Training, operations review and integration, due diligence for M & A

Director of Nursing

Sante Center for Healing

2010-5 - 2016-6 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Santé Center for Healing offers treatment and rehabilitation for those suffering from drug abuse and addiction, eating disorders and behavioral health issues.

Director, Allied Health Programs, DED

The University of Texas at Arlington

2007-10 - 2009-2 · 1 yr 5 mos

Managed health care career division for allied health courses. Curriculum, financial oversight, managed day to day operations, and compiled resources for all courses. Managed day to day financial responsibilities, identified discrepancies and implemented action plan per University policy. Compliance with variety of regulatory agencies, meeting or exceeding CDC recommendations, State and National agency standards, and testing requirements. Created additional revenue streams, introduced new courses, in person, and online, and increased enrollment by 200 - to 400 percent. Created working document to streamline processes for front line staff to better understand course components, requirements, and duration. Implemented on line registration process, streamlined loan application process, and cross trained all staff for all programs. Secured several additional affiliation agreements with local hospitals, long term care facilities, and physician offices. Established working relationship and contract agreement with local ISD to provide training and State testing for students. Worked with Workforce commission to provide support and education to community. Introduced nursing assistant training program to better serve the community and meet workforce needs. Improved revenue stream for underperforming courses and created additional sources of revenue for University DED.

Director, Preprofessional Allied Health & Health Science Programs

Northwest High School

2003-8 - 2008-2 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Program recognized as outstanding program by DFW Interlink 2007. Outstanding teacher award 2004, 2005, 2006. Taught all courses in Health Science Technology Curriculum. Established health care academy, including nursing assistant and pharmacy technician. Program growth required three additional instructors and integrated clinical rotations for juniors and seniors. Worked closely with three local hospitals and several physician offices to provide clinical externship opportunities and employment for students. Wrote a grant to NEF and received funding to purchase simulator mannequin - 2005-2006.