As a Carlow student, Tina received the education and self confidence to excel in the role of a nurse practitioner. She hopes to share her knowledge and experience of 15 years of diverse clinical experience with further nurse practitioners. Tina is proud to say that she is a Carlow Nurse. She hopes to instill that same confidence and pride into future psychiatric providers as patients are desperate for more just and merciful providers. 

Education

• MSN, PMHNP, Regis College, Weston, MA (2019)
• DNP, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN (2019)
• MSN, FNP, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA (2013)  
• BSN, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA (2011) 
• Diploma Program, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA (2008)

Professional Memberships

• The American Psychiatric Nurses Association – Member (2013 – Present)
• Pittsburgh United Friends Support Group– Co-Chair (2013 – Present)
• United Northeast Friends Support Group – Co-Chair (2013 – Present)
• The American Association of Nurse Practitioners – Associate Member (AANP) (2011 – Present)
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses – Member (2008 – Present)
• Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (2006 – Present)
• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing – Member 

Research

Interests: Bipolar Disorder; Schizophrenia; Autism; Pediatric Mental Health; Antipsychotic Nomenclature Change; M3/M4 Agents; Development of NP Driven CME Programs

Publications

• Oxford Health Policy Forum. (2024, February 15). Schizophrenia – Oxford Health Policy Forum. Oxford Health Policy Forum.
• Matthews-Hayes, T., Alexander, A., Tonsetic, A., Hayes, E., “Case Series Reporting the Use of Cariprazine in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients” Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Proposed February 24, 2024 Publication
• Thase, M. E., Stahl, S. M., McIntyre, R. S., Matthews-Hayes, T., Rolin, D., Patel, M., Harrington, A., Maletic, V., Jackson, W. C., & Vieta, E. (2023). Screening for bipolar I disorder and the rapid mood screener. The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders, 25(2).
• Mattingly, G., Matthews-Hayes, T., Mehul, P., Kramer, K., Stahl, S., “A Survey of Health Care Professionals and Patients; Do We Need a New Nomenclature for Atypical Antipsychotics?” The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders.  
• Thase, M., Stahl, S., McIntyre, R., Matthews-Hayes, T., Patel, M., Harrington, A., . . . Vieta, E. (2021). Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Bipolar I Disorder Screening and the Rapid Mood Screener (RMS), a Pragmatic, New Tool. CNS Spectrums, 26(2), 181-181.

Awards & Recognition

• Above and Beyond Awards (Five) – UPMC Presbyterian Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (August 2008)
• Rookie of the Year – UPMC Presbyterian Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (2008)
• Transformation Care Award – Battling Bruises; SQ Heparin Injection Test of Change – UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (June 2008)
• Above and Beyond Awards (Two) – UPMC South Side Medical Surgical Unit (August 2007)