He has also been the prescriber for Crook County Mental Health in Prineville, Oregon since 2009. In addition, Nick has been one of the attending prescribers at The Deschutes Recovery Center, an adult residential psychiatric program in Bend since 2011. Before becoming a PMHNP, Nick worked as a Psychiatric Nurse in Adult and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Units from 2002 until 2008.
Specialties
Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management
Nick incorporates Neurobiological, Cognitive, Supportive, and Interpersonal Therapy principles in his practice in his work with young adults ages 18-25 and adults of all ages. He specializes in:
• Adult ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia/ Psychotic Disorders
Background and Education
ANCC Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Masters in Nursing, Washington State University PMHNP Program
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge
Nick was born and raised in New Orleans and brings his Southern charm and a good sense of humor to the Life Works clinical team. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their three kids, football (NFL and college), golf, weightlifting, racquetball, running, as well as all of the other outdoor activities that Central Oregon has to offer. Nick has a deep interest in Psychopharmacology and is a passionate student of all things related to the field of Adult Psychiatry and Adult
Psychopharmacology.