Dr. Michael Nastase

Experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with five years of specializing in child and adolescent mental health across inpatient, outpatient, and substance-use treatment settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, therapeutic de-escalation, and evidence-based stabilization to deliver safe, trauma-informed psychiatric care to high-acuity youth. Practice is grounded in early intervention and family engagement, with a strong focus on culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate care. As a DNP-PMHNP graduate (2025), committed to advancing holistic, empathetic mental health support for children, teens, and families.

Compassionate and clinically skilled Psychiatric Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with five years of experience specializing in child and adolescent mental health across inpatient, outpatient, and substance-use treatment settings. Expertise includes crisis intervention, therapeutic de-escalation, and evidence-based stabilization to deliver safe, trauma-informed care to high-acuity youth. Skilled in intake and admission assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and family engagement, with a strong focus on culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate interventions.

Demonstrated leadership as Assistant Director of Nursing and acting Director of Nursing, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, developing staff educational resources, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Experienced across diverse clinical environments—including adolescent inpatient units, psychiatric emergency departments, detox, residential programs, and telehealth—leveraging hands-on and telehealth clinical rotations. Proficient with EHR systems including Meditech, KIPU Health, hucu.ai, Tebra, and Omnicell medication dispensing.

Graduated DNP-PMHNP (2025) with a commitment to advancing holistic, empathetic mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP-PMHNP), Palm Beach Atlantic University – December 2025
Specialized in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practice, with training in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individual, family, and group therapy across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Prepared for diverse clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, crisis stabilization, community mental health, and residential treatment centers.

Received Board Certification: ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Palm Beach Atlantic University – May 2025
Advanced practice nursing foundation with emphasis on mental health care and evidence-based interventions.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated), Keiser University – December 2021
Clinical preparation across adult, pediatric, and psychiatric nursing, supporting transition to advanced practice.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Florida State University – December 2014
Foundation in human physiology, health promotion, and wellness.