Patrice Dumas Veraguth is a dynamic leader, licensed professional counselor, and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience in community, clinic, and hospital-based healthcare settings. She is well versed in both clinical practice and healthcare management, committed to all aspects of high-quality patient care. her qualifications include extensive knowledge of CARF, CMS, and Joint Commission Standards.

Throughout her career, Patrice has successfully led initiatives to develop and implement psychiatric programs for both inpatient and outpatient settings. Known for her collaborative leadership, she builds rapport within teams through effective communication and program development. Her background includes roles such as Chief Nursing Officer for a psychiatric hospital and Senior Clinical Consultant for a healthcare technology organization. She holds two master’s degrees – one in counseling from Webster University and another in nursing-nursing leadership from Capella University – along with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate from Purdue Global University.