Sarah Hamby
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with staff through supervision and precepting as well as patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral and Mental Health RN- ED and Inpatient
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite
07.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques in both ED and Inpatient.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Case
AccentCare
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Utilize nursing case management to provide superior patient care and optimal patient outcomes through assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of highly complex behavioral health needs
- Assess all aspects of patient health and develop customized plan of care in collaboration with and under direction of patient physician
- Provide ongoing assessment and observation of patient progress, medication management, disease process education using holistic methodology to ensure all of patients' needs are met
- Continuous communication with patient physician, family, facility directors, and care team to promote continuity of care.
Corrections Registered Nurse
NaphCare
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Registered Nurse for mixed security women's prison in Intake with approximately 3500+ inmates
- Utilized med-surg/psychiatric/emergency nursing knowledge to promote the health and safety of all inmates
- Provided RN clinic quality care in an efficient and consistent manner
- Monitored inmate behavior for deviations in health status
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques during Intake assessment to identify appropriate plan of care
Registered Nurse-Adolescent Behavioral Treatment
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Registered Nurse assigned to adolescent forensics secured unit at 516 bed state psychiatric hospital
- Provided nursing care to individuals in a secured unit with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnosis including but not limited to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and psychosis who have been deemed Incompetent To Stand Trial or Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity Individuals with the goal of medical and psychological stabilization to either return to court to address their criminal charges or for those who are civilly committed, work on developing the skills necessary for a courtapproved conditional release or full release into the community.
- Managed secondary diagnosis such as eating disorders and substance abuse via nursing groups and education
Corrections Registered Nurse
AB Staffing
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Registered Nurse for mixed security women's prison on San Carlos yard with approximately 1200+ inmates in San Carlos
- Utilized med-surg/psychiatric/emergency nursing knowledge to promote the health and safety of all inmates
- Worked to support full time staff with any nursing duties necessary for smooth daily operation of the yard.
Nurse Educator
Atlanta Veterans Administration
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and delivered educational programs to nursing staff on evidence-based practices in healthcare.
- Coordinated with administration personnel to ensure compliance with regulatory standards concerning nurse education programs.
Registered Psychiatric Travel Nurse-Forensics Unit
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Registered Nurse/Charge RN on forensics secured unit at 287 bed state psychiatric hospital
- Worked with individuals in a secured unit with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnosis including but not limited to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and psychosis who have been deemed Incompetent To Stand Trial or Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity Individuals with the goal of medical and psychological stabilization to either return to court to address their criminal charges or for those who are civilly committed, work on developing the skills necessary for a court-approved conditional release or full release into the community
Registered Psychiatric Travel Nurse- Forensics
Georgia Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Registered Nurse on forensics secured unit at 334 bed state psychiatric hospital
- Worked with individuals in a secured unit with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnosis including but not limited to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and psychosis who have been deemed Incompetent To Stand Trial or Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity Individuals with the goal of medical and psychological stabilization to either return to court to address their criminal charges or for those who are civilly committed, work on developing the skills necessary for a court-approved conditional release or full release into the community.
Behavioral RN Case Manager
AccentCare
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Utilize nursing case management to provide superior patient care and optimal patient outcomes through research driven best case nursing practices for adult and geriatric population with multiple medical and behavioral health needs
- Assess all aspects of patient health and develop customized plan of care in collaboration with and under direction of patient physician
- Provide ongoing assessment and observation of patient progress, medication management, disease process education using holistic methodology to ensure all of patients' needs are met
- Coordinated with community resources for the purpose of providing additional support services.
Behavioral Nurse Case Manager
LHC Group
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Work directly with patients to assess, create, and monitor individualized psychiatric plan of care as integral part of home health multidisciplinary team
- Provide psychological assessment of current disease state and recommendations for treatment
- Review and monitor medications for safety, compliance, and efficacy
- Provide an integrative approach to psychological health utilizing resources within patient environment, education on outside resources, use of collaborative strategies to discover usable coping strategies/skills in an effort to restore patient to optimum health.
Adolescent Behavioral Health Nurse
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Implemented evidence based practices in order to maximize patient outcomes in adolescent population.
- Educated patients on proper self-care strategies such as stress management, nutrition, exercise.
- Actively participated in regular clinical meetings to evaluate patient progress and discuss new strategies for improvement.
- Conducted crisis interventions in a timely manner to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
Education
Master of Science - Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA08-2005
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CCM Certification
Timeline
Behavioral and Mental Health RN- ED and Inpatient
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite
07.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Case
AccentCare
02.2024 - 07.2024
Corrections Registered Nurse
NaphCare
07.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse-Adolescent Behavioral Treatment
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
04.2023 - 07.2023
Corrections Registered Nurse
AB Staffing
10.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse Educator
Atlanta Veterans Administration
08.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Psychiatric Travel Nurse-Forensics Unit
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Psychiatric Travel Nurse- Forensics
Georgia Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Behavioral RN Case Manager
AccentCare
09.2019 - 02.2022
Behavioral Nurse Case Manager
LHC Group
01.2017 - 09.2019
Adolescent Behavioral Health Nurse
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
02.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
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