Mrs. Balkys Lamercie Bivins ARNP
Nurse | Psych/Mental Health
12651 West Sunrise Blvd, Suite 101 101 Sunrise FL, 33323About
Dr. Balkys Bivins is board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Bivins specializes in psychiatric evaluation, medication management and brief psychotherapy of adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Bivins has provided mental health care to individuals experiencing life changes and stress in diverse settings including inpatient, partial hospitalization program, and outpatient environments. Dr. Bivins is an advanced practice registered nurse working in SUNRISE,FL. Dr. Bivins works in the healthcare sector, interacting directly with patients to ensure that they receive quality care, and have access to the services needed to maintain optimal health. Dr. Bivins holds an active license to practice, and continues to take an all-encompassing role in supporting a patient's wellbeing.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins PMHNP Program Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 2021
Barry University PhD 2018
University of Miami: FNP MSN 1997
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Nursing Faculty Nova Southeastern University 2014 - Present
- Nursing Faculty University of Miami 2019 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Sigma Theta Tau
Areas of research
PUBLICATIONS
Bivins, B., Ruffin, L., Bivins, M, Lestage-Laforest, M., Eliezer, C., Keko, M., & Singh, A. (2021). Diabetes Mellitus prevalence among Haitian American Afro-Caribbeans in the United States. The Journal of the National Black Nurses Association, 32(1):56-63.
Bivins, B., Bivins, L., Pierre-Paul, CP., Jayson, M., Rizvi, Z., Cavanaugh, G., Keko, M & Singh, A. (2021). Stressful Impact of Covid-19 among College Students in 2020. The International Forum for Nursing and Healthcare. Vol.5 pages 73-81.
Semé, J. L., Bivins, B. L., Sternberg, C. A., Barnett, J. D., Junis-Florian, T., Nicolas, G., Etienne, M., & Jean, P. (2021). The Educational, Health, and Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Among Haitians in the USA: Time for Systemic Change. Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, 1–9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01156-8
Bivins, B. L., Hershorin, I & Umadhay, LA. (2020). Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Haitian American women: A Cultural Perspective. The Journal of the National Black Nurses Association. 31(1): 32-40.
Alphonse, T., Barnett, J., Bivins, B., Etienne, M., Joseph, M., Junis, T., ... Sternberg, C. (2020). Research Articles Focusing on Haitians: A Review of Published Quantitative and Qualitative Research Data. Journal of Haitian Studies 26(2), 149-156. doi:10.1353/jhs.2020.0016.
Bivins, B., Owusu, B., & Bivins, L., (2020). A Concept Analysis on Adherence in Type II Diabetes. The International Forum for Nursing and Healthcare. Vol.4 pages 9-14
Bivins, B. L., et al. (2019). Haitian American Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An integrative review. Acta Scientific Women's Health. 1(1): 03-12.
Bivins, B. ( 2018). The Lived experience of Haitian American women with type 2 diabetes mellitus. [Doctoral dissertation, Barry University.] ProQuest Dissertation and Thesis.
Bivins, B. L. & Hall, R.F. (2017). Strategies to Promote Health in French Jewish Immigrants. International Journal of Nursing Didactics. 7(9): 1-7.
Bivins, B. L. (2016). Integrative Review on Adherence in Haitians with Diabetes. Nursing Forum. 52(3):165-172.
Specialty: | Nurse |
Taxonomy Code: | 363LF0000X |
License Number: | 2577492 |
License State Code: | FL |
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