I have worked in the nursing field since 2004. I worked as a PMHNP for the VA, a rural hospital, an autism specialty clinic, and an interventional psychiatry clinic focusing on ketamine infusions, Spravato, TMS, ECT and VNS referrals. I am licensed in MN and WI.
I had minor health conditions in pregnancy and my husband was deployed. I have a much-improved insight into perinatal mental health and… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Based Medical College | Diploma | LPN | 2009 |
| Community Based Medical College | Associates Degree | ADN | 2013 |
| Community Based Medical College | Associates Degree | AA | 2013 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth | Bachelors Degree | BSN | 2014 |
| Simmons College | Masters Degree | MSN to Family Nurse Practitioner | 2017 |
| University Of Cincinatti | Masters Degree | Post Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 2019 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Zero to Three | DC 0-5 (Zero to Three) | 2024 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Family Nurse Practitioner | American Academy of Nurse Practioners | 2017 |
| American Nurses Credentialing Center | 2019 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | The Remedy Continue to work casually in the infusion clinics in WI and MN to support Ketamine infusions, Spravato assessments, and TMS. | 2024 - 2025 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Fraser Provide medication management services to ages 0 through the Lifespan. Fraser is known for the support they provide to the community for neurodiverse disorders such as Autism. Continue to support the services at Fraser and collaborate with colleagues. | 2024 - 2024 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Western Wisconsin Health Provide psychiatric medication management services ages 5 through the lifespan. I miss this rural community and stay connected with colleagues here. | 2020 - 2024 |
| Nurse Practitioner | VA Provide medication management services for veterans and some spouses for mental health and substance use disorders. | 2019 - 2020 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Northern Psychiatric Associates Provide psychiatric medication management services for late teen through adult. | 2017 - 2019 |
| Registered Nurse | Northern Pines Mental Health Worked with a family (team) on an Assertive Community Treatment team providing services to those with severe and persistent mental health diagnosis. | 2014 - 2017 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner-Member | Postpartum Support International | Present |
| Nurse Practitioner-Member | American Association of Nurse Practitioners | Present |
| Nurse Practitioner-Member | American Psychiatric Nurses Association | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Society of Nursing | Sigma Theta Tau International |
I am certified in family, psychiatric mental health, perinatal mental health, and addictions. I am trained in DC 0-5 (Zero to Three).
Years In Practice: 22 (started in 2004)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Buatala specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
More info: Fee-for-service and membership options are available to fit individual needs. Patients may choose single self-pay visits or a membership tier designed for more personalized, ongoing support. Payment is due at the time of service, and membership options offer varying levels of access, flexibility, and continuity of care.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
I do not take insurance because I believe psychiatric care should be shaped by the patient-provider relationship, not by outside systems. My practice is built around personalized, relational membership care that allows for time, depth, and flexibility. For some patients, this ends up costing no more than traditional insurance-based care after copays, deductibles, and non-covered services.
