Dr. Katrin Moskowitz DNP, FNP,PMHNP

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adult patients to evaluate mental health needs and determine the appropriateness of medication management.
• Develop evidence-based, individualized treatment plans, including medication recommendations tailored to each patient's condition and preferences.
• Manage ongoing patient care through regular follow-up appointments and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Actively participate in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, ensuring appropriate care and coordination for clients seeking addiction recovery support.

Manage established NP Residency program. Work with current Stakeholders to continue to support and the program with the the CT VA system. 

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adult patients to evaluate mental health needs and determine the appropriateness of medication management.
• Develop evidence-based, individualized treatment plans, including medication recommendations tailored to each patient's condition and preferences.
• Manage ongoing patient care through regular follow-up appointments and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Actively participate in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, ensuring appropriate care and coordination for clients seeking addiction recovery support.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

• Provide primary care services in a residential setting, including performing physical exams and diagnosing and managing chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, asthma, and hyperlipidemia.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, and prescribe medications, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize patient outcomes.
• Offer consulting services for medical admissions, ensuring comprehensive care for new and existing residents.
• Issue recommendations for over-the-counter medications based on patient needs and treatment plans.

Director of Nursing

• Supervise and provide leadership to a team of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide the delivery of nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting best practices in patient care.
• Mentor and precept Nurse Practitioner students, fostering their professional development through hands-on training and guidance.

• Primary Care Management: Conduct comprehensive assessments, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations for service members, retirees, and their families. Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory issues, musculoskeletal injuries, and other common medical conditions.
• Preventive Healthcare: Provide preventive health services, including immunizations, screenings, and health promotion education to soldiers and families, promoting overall wellness and disease prevention.
• Emergency and Field Care: Be prepared to provide care in austere environments, supporting troops during training exercises, deployments, or in field hospitals, ensuring soldiers' health and medical readiness.
• Health Education and Counseling: Offer counseling and education regarding lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, stress management, and mental health awareness.
• Collaboration with Medical Teams: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and mental health providers, to deliver coordinated care and enhance patient outcomes.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain thorough, accurate, and confidential medical records using military health systems to track patient care, medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up plans.
• Deployment Readiness: Ensure that all medical requirements, including physical exams, screenings, and immunizations, are met for deployment readiness, both for individual soldiers and unit members.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide mentorship and leadership within the medical team, supporting junior staff and contributing to the training and development of other medical professionals, including other nurse practitioners and medical personnel.

• Teaching & Curriculum Development:

  • Teach graduate-level courses in advanced nursing practice, clinical decision-making, and specialty areas (e.g., family, adult-gerontology, pediatric, psychiatric, etc.), both in the classroom and online.
  • Design, update, and evaluate course materials, syllabi, and learning objectives to ensure they meet current standards of practice, accreditation requirements, and the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.
  • Incorporate evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, and best practices into teaching content.

• Clinical Supervision & Mentorship:

  • Supervise and mentor NP students during their clinical practicum experiences, providing guidance, feedback, and evaluation on clinical performance.
  • Ensure students are meeting competency standards and are prepared for clinical practice.
  • Serve as a role model, demonstrating clinical excellence and professionalism in patient care.

• Student Support & Advising:

  • Provide academic advising to students, guiding them through their program, helping with course selection, and providing career counseling.
  • Assist students in developing skills necessary to excel as future Nurse Practitioners, including critical thinking, clinical skills, leadership, and communication.
  • Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for diverse student populations.

• Research & Scholarship:

  • Participate in scholarly activities, including research, evidence-based practice projects, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Encourage students to engage in research and evidence-based practice, fostering a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement.
  • Stay current with advances in NP practice, nursing education, and healthcare trends to maintain teaching effectiveness and academic rigor.

• Program Development & Accreditation:

  • Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and healthcare partners to enhance the NP program and ensure it remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with accreditation standards.
  • Participate in program evaluations and continuous quality improvement initiatives, incorporating feedback from students, alumni, and clinical partners.
  • Assist in preparing for accreditation reviews and ensuring the NP program meets national standards of excellence.

• Service to the Profession and Community:

  • Engage in professional service activities, including participation in NP organizations, committees, and leadership roles.
  • Participate in outreach efforts to advance the mission of the NP program and foster partnerships with clinical sites, healthcare systems, and professional organizations.
  • Represent the institution at national, regional, and local events, conferences, and symposia.

Acupuncture services

Hormone Optimization 

Gender Affirming Hormone transitional care

Adjunct faculty within the FNP program

Teach Care of the Family didactic with virtual clinical seminar course. 

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for pediatric and adult patients, determining the appropriateness of medication management based on individual needs and evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop and implement tailored, evidence-based treatment plans, ensuring safe and effective care for each patient.
• Provide ongoing management through regular follow-up appointments and collaborate with patients to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Actively manage patients in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, providing comprehensive care for those with substance use disorders.
• Supervise and mentor fellow PMHNPs, ensuring clinical competency and quality of care.
• Precept Nurse Practitioner students, offering guidance and hands-on learning opportunities in psychiatric care.

Director of Nursing

• Lead clinical rounds and provide consultative oversight for admissions to outpatient adult residential facilities, ensuring appropriate clinical decisions for new residents.
• Oversee infection control initiatives, including the annual reporting of flu vaccine compliance and ensuring adherence to hand hygiene training protocols.
• Cultivate and maintain community partnerships to enhance access to mental health services, promoting collaboration and resources for patients in need.

Provided primary care to the patients of the community. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages. Perform procedures as needed, including suturing, EKG interpretation, Nexplanon insertion and removal, etc. 

Created, implemented, and now manage the Medication Assisted Treatment Program as of November 1, 2017. Offering Buprenorphine, Naltrexone.

Precept new nurse practitioners and Nurse practitioner students. 

 The Assistant Clinical Director reports to the Medical Director and in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and CEO assists in providing general oversight and leadership of the medical provider staff. The Assistant Clinical Director supports the continuous improvement of clinical operations, provider workflow, patient satisfaction, and financial performance and acted as the primary leader in the absence of the Medical Director. The Assistant Clinical Director delivers clinical care not less than 85% of the time and spend the remaining time performing administrative duties, including program development, development of peer mentoring, and onboarding of new providers within the medical department.

Current Qualities:

•  Delivered high-quality care as a practicing clinician.
• Familiarity and comfort with providing quality care to under-served populations with complex needs
• Experience performing healthcare administration duties.
• Familiarity with compliance issues as it relates to specific area of clinical expertise and quality reporting
• Provided supervision of advanced practitioners (APRNs, PAs)
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm for developing and participating in department strategic goals and direction including participation and oversight in new program development.
• Provided a nurturing culture of continuous improvement, team work and collaboration
• Demonstrates a quality focus, including general understanding of successful peer review practices and assists with provider education needs.
• Superior communication skills and building and maintaining positive and productive relationships with clinical and administrative staff, patients, and external partners and stakeholders.
• Worked collaboratively with clinical leadership to advance departmental goals.
• An aptitude for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and comfort in making defensible, evidence-based decisions
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion to help achieve organizational objectives
• A resourceful, problem-solving attitude and the willingness to be accountable

• Provide urgent and emergent care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
• Perform a variety of procedures, including suturing, incision and drainage (I&D), EKG interpretation, and preliminary X-ray reads, ensuring accurate assessments and prompt interventions.

Speaker for Indivior on the the indications and usage of Sublocade. Work with local providers in providing product information and evidence based lectures on how this medications allows individuals struggling with opiate addiction reclaim their lives. 

First provider in the newly created Quick Care model of care.

Family Nurse Practitioner Providing primary care services to all age ranges. Buprenorphine provider. Clinical preceptor for the NP residency program. .

Adjunct clinical instructor, RN program.

Adjunct professor Family Nurse Practitioner program, online.

Family Nurse Practitioner Providing urgent/emergent care to all age ranges. Diagnose, treat, and facilitate transfers as needed. Interpret EKG's, x-rays.

Dissertation was on: The development of a reflective journaling module for medical mission workers in Haiti.

Nationally certified through ANCC

Family Nurse Practitioner certified through AANP

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