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Biography
Hello, I'm Dorothy Denise Adams, an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering top-quality care. With over 34 years in the healthcare field, including 24 years as a dedicated nurse, I bring expertise in various areas such as medical-surgical, emergency room, and geriatric care.
For the past twenty four years, I've specialized in psychiatric mental health, working in both out… Read more ›
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Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Nursing | 1999 |
| University Of Phoenix | Masters Degree | Master of Nursing/Leadership | 2009 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | Doctorate | Doctorate of Leadership and Advanced Nursing - Psychiatry | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi | Masters Degree | Master of Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Nurse Practitioner | 2022 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Registered Nurse | G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veteran Affairs Medical Center Currently working full-time as a psychiatric nurse practitioner who serve adult veterans man and female in Mental Health Outpatient Clinic.
| 2015 - Present |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- PRN | Brentwood Psychiatric Hospital Perform psychiatric evaluations and history and physical on population of 5 year old and up, medication evaluation, and discharge planning.
| 2016 - Present |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-PRN | Merit Health Central Hospital Performed psychiatric evaluation on adult clients with diagnosis of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, ADHD.
| 2018 - 2021 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Ridgewood Clinics Performed psychiatric evaluation on population of 5 years old and up in a outpatient setting, with follow up visits, medication management.
| 2016 - 2018 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | MDB Behavioral Health Services Performed psychiatric evaluations and medication management on clients in a nursing home setting.
| 2016 - 2018 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health
Years In Practice: 36 (started in 1990)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Adams specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
- Children and Pre-Teens
- Elderly and Geriatric Patients
- Teens and Young Adults
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Dr. Dorothy Adams, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
JacksonJackson, MS 39211
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- ADHD Evaluation & Management
- Addiction
- Addiction & Recovery
- Adhd
- Adhd Evaluation And Treatment
- Adult Psychiatry
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Control
- Behavioral Medicine
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (cbt)
- Depression
- Depression (Manic/Major)
- Depression And Alternative Treatments
- Eating Disorder
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Eating Disorders
- Geriatrics
- Insomnia
- Insomnia Treatment
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
- Mental Health
- Mental Health & Behavioral Concerns
- Mental Health Assesments
- Mental Health Consultation
- Mental health services
- Mood Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Nursing
- PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD Treatment
- Panic Attack
- Personality Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Psychiatry
- Psychiatry Consultation
- Psychiatry Follow Up
- Ptsd
- Schizophrenia
- Sleep Medicine
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Abuse Disorder
- Supportive Therapy
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- depression medications
- Antidepressants (short term for postpartum depress
- anti-anxiety medications
- anxiety medications
- oral anti-anxiety
- ADHD medications
- ADD/ADHD
- treatment of addictions
- addiction meds when indicated
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Dorothy Adams, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC accepts the following payment methods:- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Dr. Dorothy Adams, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC has not yet specified the insurance plans she accepts.