Heather Fahr
Edmond,OK
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in outpatient integrative psychiatry. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based medication management across diverse populations. Integrates psychotherapy, lifestyle medicine, and holistic interventions to optimize patient outcomes and support long-term mental wellness. Recognized for building strong therapeutic alliances, managing complex cases, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in current clinical evidence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Wellness
03.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for diverse patient populations in the outpatient setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Monitored for medication side effects.
- Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and available treatments options.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated access to community resources.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
- Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Referred patients to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists for more specialized treatment.
- Administer and monitor Spravato therapy for treatment-resistant depression in accordance with REMS protocols, including pre-treatment assessment, vital sign monitoring, and post-administration observation.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided direct patient care and support in the acute inpatient behavioral health setting (adolescent population).
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and risks effectively.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote patient stability and recovery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatment plans.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Overnight Nanny
Sweet Slumber Nanny Care, LLC
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Provide care to infants overnight in their home setting.
- Monitor oxygen level.
- Ensure safe sleeping to reduce risk of SIDS.
Registered Nurse
Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Queens, NY
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Crisis RN to fill in during nursing shortage in PICU.
- Level 1 Trauma Center | 202 beds
Registered Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Crisis RN to fill in during nursing shortage in PICU/COVID unit.
- Teaching Facility & Level 1 Trauma Center | 973 beds
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (PICU)/ECMO Specialist
The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and management of arterial, transthoracic intracardiac, umbilical and central lines.
- Evaluate patient’s vital signs and laboratory data to determine intervention needs.
- Manage patients on ventilators, high frequency oscillating ventilators, and inhaled Nitric Oxide.
- Administer, initiate, and titrate inotropic, vasoactive, sedation, and paralytic drips.
- Prime, initiate, troubleshoot, and monitor CRRT.
- Monitor and adjust ECMO circuit settings.
- Respond to code blue/rapid response/level 1 traumas.
- Precept newly graduated nurses.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, central line placement, chest tube placement and elective cardioversion.
- Computer charting, documentation, and medication barcode scanning.
- Provide family centered care and education.
- Inventory pyxis.
- Maintain a clean and tidy unit.
- Coordinate nursing assignments, patient admissions/discharges/transfers, perform daily administrative duties, and supervise nursing staff and their needs when in the charge nurse role.
- Attend monthly Shared Governance meetings and relay information to unit staff.
- Schedule and attend Unit Based Council meetings.
- Teaching Facility & Level 1 Trauma Center | 246 beds
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
12.2019
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
12.2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
12.2016
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
- Therapeutic communication
- Medication management
- EHR documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Integrative mental health approaches
- Supportive psychotherapy
- Patient education and engagement
- Risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Spravato (Esketamine) administration
Clinical Experience
Psychiatric Wellness, Del City, Oklahoma: 563 hours
Outpatient Integrative Psychiatry and Spravato program, with focus on psychotherapy and holistic care. Completed assessments, safety monitoring, and contributed to integrative and lifestyle- oriented care. Adminstered and monitored Esketamine for treatment resistant depression.
Bishop Creek Medical, Norman, Oklahoma: 45 hours
Outpatient Psychiatry and Spravato program with focus on medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Performed psychiatric evaluation and follow ups. Administered/monitored Esketamine for treatment resistant depression.
Certification
• BLS, 03/26
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Wellness
03.2026 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
10.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Cohen Children’s Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
Overnight Nanny
Sweet Slumber Nanny Care, LLC
06.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (PICU)/ECMO Specialist
The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Oklahoma City Community College