Felicia Kaye Maher
Wichita Falls
Summary
Dedicated to enhancing patient success through tailored mental health interventions and integrative therapies. Combines expertise in nutritional psychiatry and lab testing methodologies to develop personalized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care and outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Functional Psychiatry Fellowship
Psychiatry Redefined, Dr. Greenblatt
12.2025 - Current
- Participating in fellowship to strengthen knowledge in nutritional psychiatry fundamentals.
Concentrated on integrative and functional psychiatry with an emphasis on lab testing methodologies.
Employed nutrigenomic and pharmacokinetic testing for tailored mental health interventions.
Implemented de-prescribing strategies for antidepressants in treating depression and anxiety disorders.
Examined metabolic psychiatry concepts alongside ketogenic dietary approaches for mental wellness.
Researched herbal interventions targeting gut health and overall mental well-being.
Investigated infection-related mental health issues, particularly mold and Lyme disease implications.
Analyzed hormonal effects on ADHD, trauma, and bipolar disorder through the lens of functional psychiatry.
Behavioral Health RN
Griffin Memorial
Norman
02.2025 - Current
- Provided therapeutic support through active listening and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with peers and upper management to enhance team communication and support.
- Transitioned to PRN role following extended travel position to provide flexible support.
NP Provider Contractor
TIME4U Integrative Wellness
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients' mental and physical health, nutritional status, and family dynamics through interviews and precision testing, including genetic and amino acid testing, labs, and psychological evaluations.
- Monitored patient progress with standardized assessment tools including PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients with substance abuse, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression across the lifespan, applying an integrative, functional model to address diverse mental health needs.
STRIKE CLINICAL MANAGER LEAD
Butler Hospital
Providence
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed daily operations for Butler Psychiatric Hospital, overseeing staffing levels, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Investigated incidents or complaints related to clinical practice, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing patient safety.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees to maintain adequate coverage and support patient care needs.
Griffin Memorial Psych RN Travel Contract
All Medical Personnel
Norman
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered direct patient care in psychiatric settings, ensuring tailored support for diverse populations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Assessed changes in behavior and mood symptoms to monitor patient progress throughout treatment.
NP Provider Contractor
Maximus
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Analyzed findings and prepared detailed reports to inform treatment decisions.
- Facilitated client access to veteran services, ensuring timely support and resources.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records systematically.
- Investigated and resolved inconsistencies in documentation from third parties to maintain data integrity.
Coast Adult/Child Psych RN/ Case Manager
Kedren Hospital
Los Angeles
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Created comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care to home or alternate facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered tailored support for diverse patient care needs, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Strike BH/Psych Charge RN
Providence Health
Everett
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Led unit staff in implementing quality care standards, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Delivered direct patient care through comprehensive assessments and tailored treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Precepted new nurses by orienting them to unit policies and procedures, coaching clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development.
STRIKE BH/PSYCH RN
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatments to enhance recovery for patients with mental health disorders.
- Provided emotional support to help patients manage distress and hopelessness associated with their diagnosis.
Ventura County Medical Center- PSYCH RN Contract
BlueForce
Ventura
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated ER patient holds, enhancing workflow and improving service delivery.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical situations.
Psychiatric Internship for PMH-NP
North Texas State Hospital
Wichita Falls
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric assessments for diverse patient populations to inform individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Monitored EPS to identify side effects, contributing to enhanced treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
ER Crisis RN Contract
Favorite Healthcare
Downey
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in the emergency department, provided care for psychiatric holds, and performed difficult IV line placements.
Behavioral Health/Medical Clinician
Krucial Rapid Response
New Orleans
03.2020 - 06.2020
- - Crisis Response at 1500-bed Medical Monitoring Site (MMS). Completed MME on admission and AIMS for clients on psychotropic medications. Coordinated Mental Health Events to maintain staff's mental wellness. Assisted in formulating protocols and procedures to facilitate consistent and competent nursing care and medical/ behavioral response to support the field hospital. Led team on the pod to provide total care for COVID-19 Patients. Completed Chart reviews and Q&A to ensure documentation compliance. Communicated with Charge and Manager to acquire higher levels of care when needed. Acquired FEMA emergency response certifications. Directed and produced reports and presentations for disaster relief preparedness data, plans, and mock scenarios.
- Provided patient assessments and developed care plans for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate effective treatment strategies.
- Conducted crisis intervention and managed patient behavioral health issues.
ER RN
Vale Health
Vale
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided swabbing for COVID testing in pop-up drive-through clinics. Trained permanent staff for proper donning, doffing, and swabbing techniques using PAPR and other PPE. Supported the community with educational and follow-up phone outreach.
RN BH Travel Contract
RI International Crisis Recovery Response Staffing
Ellendale
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Employed critical thinking to assess clinical situations rapidly, facilitating timely interventions.
- Delivered direct patient care during high-stress crisis situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
IV TEAM/ ED RN for Crisis support
Abrazo Community Health Network
Phoenix
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Documented patient care to enable staff support during a failing EMS system.
- Provided patient assessments and triage in fast-paced emergency department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Travel RN
Riverside University Health System
Riverside
09.2017 - 12.2017
- 439-bed hospital. Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health Emergency Department; float between Psych ED, Adult Acute care, Child Adolescent Program, which can include the secluded/restrained patient experiencing schizophrenia, suicidal/ homicidal ideation, depression on 5150 Commitments for Harm to self/ others/ or Gravely Disabled, Firearm advisements.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse healthcare settings across multiple locations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
Travel RN
Mercy Hospital
Springfield
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Floated between acute care units in a 589-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital and provided care for restrained patients.
Travel RN Charge
Allina Unity Healthcare
Minneapolis
06.2016 - 10.2016
- 23-bed unit. Provided skilled professional direct care coverage for 24-bed inpatient substance abuse program within Allina Healthcare System. Maintained seamless daily flow of unit requirements during temporary staffing crises. Prepared unit for Joint Commission and State Inspections. Worked in collaboration with the entire multidisciplinary Treatment Team to bring about the best results for our clients.
Travel RN, Crisis Intervention
Sioux Rivers Region Assessment & Stabilization Center
Sioux City
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Startup substance abuse program; grant-funded, short-term stabilization center. Assess Clients in crisis and provide safe observation and stabilization in the newly developed program for substance abuse recovery and psychiatric needs. Connect clients with adequate resources to function in the community. Initiate individual and group therapy. Provide implementation and feedback for new systems and processes for the program.
Travel RN
The Pavilion Behavioral Health, Northwestern Medical Center
Amarillo
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Rendered direct Medical Surgical/ Psychiatric care flexibly from both a team-based and total care approach for the Adult/ Gero/ Critical/ Dually Diagnosed Population. Opted not to take an assignment to spend time with family during the holidays.
Travel RN
Sunrise Adult Behavioral Health Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell
03.2015 - 09.2015
- 162-bed acute care CHS facility. Modeled cohesiveness and professionalism while rendering direct nursing care via a team approach on a 25-bed Adult Psychiatric unit. Floated to ICU as needed.
Staff RN and House Supervisor (Perm and Per Diem)
Mayhill Hospital
Denton
03.2010 - 10.2012
- 59-bed acute care Psychiatric Hospital. Variety of positions including House Supervisor, Charge RN, and Geriatric Psych RN as needed. Responsible for Administrative Supervisory Management and staffing of RN/ LVN/CNAs for 60-bed Psychiatric/Acute Care Medical and Rehab Facility. Directed and developed staff; collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff. Ensured adequate staffing to include Monitoring and evaluation of patient acuity. Screening for appropriateness of admission for new Clients. Completed admission process. Liaison between facilities, patients, and physicians. Monitored for attention or need for higher level of care. Responded and assisted with codes and facilitated transport as needed.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
Staff RN, Psych (Perm and Per Diem)
North Texas State Hospital
Wichita Falls
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Adult and geriatric psychiatric wards. Included acute care inpatient. Supervised LVN/PNA staff for two separate buildings of the Social Behavior Program. Initiated and monitored corrective education and accountability of staff utilizing a positive performance program. Served as Grounds Supervisor as needed.
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota02-2023
BSN - Bachelor of Science Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas01-2005
BAAS - Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas01-2002
ADN - Associate Degree Nursing
Vernon Regional Junior College
Vernon, Texas01-1997
Skills
- Nutritional psychiatry
- Integrative therapy
- Lab testing methodologies
- Medication management
- Genetic testing
- Psychiatric assessment
- Rapport building
- Active listening
- Crisis intervention
- Epic, Cerner, Meditech Software Proficiency
Honors And Awards
Quilly Award Recipient, Inducted into the National Academy of Best Selling Authors, 2014
Organizations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (PAPN) -Texas Chapter
- Sigma Theta Tau
- National Academy of Best Selling Authors
- World's Leading Experts
- Woman to Woman Family Network Ministries (Vice President, 2005-2015)
- National Association of Professional Women
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
- APRN
- C-NP
- PMHNP-BC
Publications
- From J.O.B. to Flourishing in Freedom, Co-author, Against the Grain, 09/2013, pp 101-108
- Upgrading to The Diamond 2.0 Life, Co-author, Fabulous New You, 2014, pp 123-130
- My Story: Facing Fears, on Vacation, Author, RetreatPlace.com, 09/2014, https://www.retreatplace.com/2014/09/15/my-story-of-facing-fears-on-vacation/
Volunteer Experience
- Boys and Girls Club, Mentor
- WFISD, Reading Volunteer
- Child Evangelism Fellowship, Mentor/ Teacher
Grants And Contracts
- SAMHSA division of The American Nurses Association (ANA) Minority Fellowship (MFP) Award Recipient, 2018-2019
- Re-Appointment as SAMHSA MFP Fellow, 2019-2020
Presentations
Brainstorming Issues in Mental Health Education, ANA MFP Annual Intensive, Tallahassee, FL, 2019
Websites
Certification
PMHNP (ANCC) 2023
Timeline
Functional Psychiatry Fellowship
Psychiatry Redefined, Dr. Greenblatt
12.2025 - Current
STRIKE CLINICAL MANAGER LEAD
Butler Hospital
05.2025 - 09.2025
Behavioral Health RN
Griffin Memorial
02.2025 - Current
NP Provider Contractor
TIME4U Integrative Wellness
01.2025 - Current
Griffin Memorial Psych RN Travel Contract
All Medical Personnel
02.2024 - 02.2025
NP Provider Contractor
Maximus
12.2023 - 07.2024
Strike BH/Psych Charge RN
Providence Health
11.2023 - 11.2023
STRIKE BH/PSYCH RN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - 10.2023
Ventura County Medical Center- PSYCH RN Contract
BlueForce
10.2022 - 02.2023
Psychiatric Internship for PMH-NP
North Texas State Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
ER Crisis RN Contract
Favorite Healthcare
12.2021 - 04.2022
Behavioral Health/Medical Clinician
Krucial Rapid Response
03.2020 - 06.2020
ER RN
Vale Health
02.2020 - 03.2020
RN BH Travel Contract
RI International Crisis Recovery Response Staffing
09.2019 - 01.2020
IV TEAM/ ED RN for Crisis support
Abrazo Community Health Network
06.2019 - 10.2019
Travel RN
Riverside University Health System
09.2017 - 12.2017
Coast Adult/Child Psych RN/ Case Manager
Kedren Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2024
Travel RN
Mercy Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2017
Travel RN Charge
Allina Unity Healthcare
06.2016 - 10.2016
Travel RN, Crisis Intervention
Sioux Rivers Region Assessment & Stabilization Center
04.2016 - 09.2016
Travel RN
The Pavilion Behavioral Health, Northwestern Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2015
Travel RN
Sunrise Adult Behavioral Health Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2015
Staff RN and House Supervisor (Perm and Per Diem)
Mayhill Hospital
03.2010 - 10.2012
Staff RN, Psych (Perm and Per Diem)
North Texas State Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2012
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
BSN - Bachelor of Science Nursing
Midwestern State University
BAAS - Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences
Midwestern State University
ADN - Associate Degree Nursing
Vernon Regional Junior College