Jairon Alvarado is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents and adults in Florida.
Specialties & Conditions Treated
Jairon’s nursing experience includes medical-surgical and step-down care at Baptist Hospital and Larkin Hospital, along with specialized ICU cross-training for the management of higher-acuity patients.
Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management and monitoring
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar-spectrum symptoms
Anxiety disorders and panic symptoms
ADHD and attention-related concerns
PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
Diagnostic clarification for complex psychiatric presentations
Support for patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric needs
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
ADHD and attention-related concerns
Anxiety and depression in adolescents
Mood and emotional regulation difficulties
Trauma-related symptoms and PTSD
Medication management and psychoeducation
Collaboration with caregivers, therapists, schools, and other providers
Complex Medical & Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric care informed by an extensive acute-care nursing background
Evaluation of psychiatric symptoms alongside medical conditions
Medication management with attention to medical comorbidities and treatment interactions
Experience caring for medically complex and high-acuity patients
Patient and family education regarding medications and treatment plans
Coordination with physicians, nursing teams, case management, and other healthcare professionals
Treatment planning that considers psychiatric symptoms, medical history, safety, and continuity of care
Higher-Acuity & Hospital-Based Experience
More than five years of registered nursing experience in acute medical settings
Experience in medical-surgical and high-acuity step-down care
ICU cross-training and advanced patient monitoring experience
Crisis management and de-escalation
Comprehensive patient assessment and recognition of changes in clinical status
Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, case management, and ancillary healthcare teams
Care coordination, patient education, medication administration, and discharge planning
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3x Nursing degrees earned: ADN, BSN, and MSN-PMHNP
All Ages
Serving children, adolescent, and adult populations
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Languages Spoken, English and Spanish
FL
Board-certified PMHNP and licensed Registered Nurse in Florida
ICU
ICU cross-trained with advanced monitoring experience in step-down care
Treatment Approach
Jairon takes a thorough, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. He works with patients and families to understand each person’s symptoms, medical history, stressors, treatment experiences, and goals. His approach may include diagnostic evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, therapeutic communication, safety assessment, and coordination with other members of the patient’s healthcare team.
His background in medical-surgical and high-acuity step-down care gives Jairon a particularly strong understanding of the relationship between physical health and psychiatric symptoms. Combined with his graduate psychiatric training in assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and treatment planning, this experience allows him to approach complex presentations with attention to both psychiatric and medical factors. His goal is to develop clear, individualized treatment plans that support symptom improvement, functioning, and long-term stability.
Treatment Options
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Psychiatric treatment for adolescents and adults
Treatment for mood, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions
Diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning
Psychopharmacologic treatment
Psychiatric care for patients with complex medical histories
Coordination with families, therapists, medical providers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
Education & Training
Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing — University of Southernmost Florida
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum — Walden University
Board Certification — PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Registered Nurse — State of Florida
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Currently Serving
In-person psychiatric services available in the Miami, and Florida area. Telehealth availability may vary based on clinical needs, insurance and appointment type.
5901 SW 74TH ST STE 211
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
What Patients Are Saying
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Jairon took the time to listen and really understand what I was experiencing. He explained the treatment options clearly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel involved in every decision. I never felt rushed during the appointment.
— Ingrid
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I had been struggling with anxiety and difficulty concentrating for a long time. Jairon was very thorough and looked at the whole picture instead of focusing on just one symptom. He was professional, easy to talk to, and gave me a clear plan moving forward.
— Mary
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We brought our teenager in for help with mood and attention concerns, and Jairon made both us and our child feel comfortable. He communicated clearly, listened carefully to our concerns, and explained the treatment plan in a way that was easy for our family to understand.
— Rod