Strive to be different.
+ My mindset: improvement is possible
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+ Collaboration means you + me
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+ Wellness is a result of what we do
+ Empowering you = success
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I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a doctorate in nursing (DNP).
Whoa, that's a mouthful!
My role is similar to a psychiatrist: I can prescribe medication and provide therapy. Like a psychiatrist, I am specifically trained in the field of psychiatry!
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you can
create success.
My Story
I’m a PMHNP based in Washington, DC. My hobbies include travel, cooking (and eating), hiking, skiing, anything outdoors, exercise (CrossFit), real estate development, and reading. I love all genres of music (I'm a Barb and a Swiftie), and enjoy a thoughtful debate.
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Family gives purpose to my life and is a safe space, for that I am very fortunate.
I received my first undergraduate degree in business from Mizzou (University of Missouri). After college I started a real estate development firm. Burn out was real for me – so I changed gears and went back to school to be a nurse. For nursing school I completed an accelerated bachelors of science in nursing at the prestigious Goldfarb School of Nursing (on the Barnes Jewish Hospital / Washington University campus in St. Louis, Missouri). I earned a doctorate of nursing (DNP) from Missouri State University, though please call me Ryan, not Dr. Sheridan. My nursing experience includes time on medical/surgical and behavioral health floors, in the emergency department, partial hospitalization programs, and contract work for the Veteran’s Association.
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I quickly fell in love with psychiatry.
I also realized how poor the model of psychiatry operates - with some of the worst outcomes in all of healthcare. I decided to specialize in psychiatric/mental health at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. My doctoral research focused on the intersection of mental health and exercise.
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I’ve married, divorced, loved, lost, changed careers, chased dreams, failed, made mistakes, had successes, moved cities, grieved lost loved ones, come out, struggled, been diagnosed (with ADHD, among other things), and grown. I share this with you to provide context. I am human – with all the emotions that come with being human. My intention in working with you is to be authentic.
Some of my guiding principles in life and practice:
+ Life is best lived with an open mind that accepts change, takes turns, grows flexibly
+ Happiness and love are not destinations
+ At most, medication is only part of the solution
+ Expectations can cause us pain
+ Define success from within
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I look forward to working with you.
Out & Proud!
-Ryan
