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Julie Hammond

Julie Hammond

Monroe,GA

Summary

Resourceful, Board Certified PMHNP committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Knowledgeable in performing assessments, diagnoses, and treatments. Kind and caring professional with 20 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Proficient with patient interactions in telehealth, by phone, email, and in person.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta Behavioral Medicine
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
  • Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts for an individual caseload of between 250 and 300 patients per month.
  • Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
  • Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Peachford Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Providing psychiatric nursing care for up to 21 adult females on an acute stabilization unit
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
  • Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.

Correctional Nurse

First Class Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Providing nursing care to adult patients within an 800,000sq/ft jail housing over three thousand individuals
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Ridgeview Institute Monroe
07.2020 - 01.2023
  • Providing nursing care to patients across the lifespan within a 123-bed inpatient psychiatric facility
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Piedmont Walton Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition within a busy 15 bed rural Emergency Department.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Paramedic

American Medical Response
03.2011 - 08.2017
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure within a busy Urban 911 market.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.

Education

Master of Science Nursing -

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

Mercer University
Chamblee, GA
08.2019

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2018

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Client Education
  • Safety Planning
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Psychopharmacology knowledge
  • Psycho-education delivery
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Cultural competence
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Outpatient mental health services
  • Prescription writing
  • Effective Communication

Certification

  • ACLS- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life support Provider
  • BLS- AHA Basic Life Support Provider
  • PMHNP-BC- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
  • PALS- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider
  • Georgia & eNLC Registered Nurse License # RN277912
  • NPI# 1366225930

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association
  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • American Holistic Nurses Association
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Personal Information

Title: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER-BC

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Atlanta Behavioral Medicine
04.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Peachford Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024

Correctional Nurse

First Class Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Ridgeview Institute Monroe
07.2020 - 01.2023

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Piedmont Walton Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020

Paramedic

American Medical Response
03.2011 - 08.2017

Master of Science Nursing -

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

Mercer University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Gwinnett Technical College

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