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Sarah Kahsay

Alexandria

Summary

Detail-oriented nursing student with 5 years of psychiatric and behavioral health experience and strong clinical rotations in acute care, pediatrics, and labor and delivery. Adept at using the nursing process, de-escalation strategies, and evidence-based care to promote patient safety and wellness. Seeking a registered nurse position to deliver compassionate, team-based care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician II

INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient status and environmental safety using clinical observations to inform care planning.
  • Collaborated with nursing and psychiatry to implement care strategies in a 29-bed behavioral health unit.
  • Performed and documented vital signs and blood glucose checks; reported deviations promptly for nursing action.
  • De-escalated patients in crisis using CPI techniques to ensure safety and maintain therapeutic milieu.

PRN Activity Therapist

StoneSprings Hospital Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify coping barriers and support treatment goals.
  • Facilitated group therapy and individual sessions targeting emotional regulation and wellness.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary care plans by evaluating patient engagement and behavioral responses.

Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time)

StoneSprings Hospital Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Delivered daily patient care including ADLs, intake/output monitoring, and therapeutic activity support.
  • Monitored psychiatric patients and responded to changes in behavior or condition using nursing judgment.
  • Collected blood samples and prepared specimens for lab transport in accordance with safety protocols.

Psychiatric Technician

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted with intake assessments and monitored patients under suicide precautions and close observation.
  • Intervened in critical incidents including elopement, aggression, and suicidal ideation.
  • Collected EKGs, performed blood glucose checks, and supported nursing staff with clinical monitoring.

Case Manager Intern

ALIVE! House
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed caseload of clients in transitional housing, linking them with community resources and job services.
  • Designed and led psychoeducational groups to build life skills and promote independence.

Hospice Volunteer

Capital Caring
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to terminally ill patients and families.
  • Assisted with administrative duties, CNA care tasks, and communicated patient concerns to the RN team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2025

Bachelor of Social Work - Minor in Psychology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Vitals monitoring
  • Task prioritization
  • Patient assessments
  • CPR/AED
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic nursing care
  • Patient monitoring

Timeline

Mental Health Technician II

INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital
10.2023 - Current

PRN Activity Therapist

StoneSprings Hospital Center
10.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time)

StoneSprings Hospital Center
05.2023 - 10.2023

Psychiatric Technician

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
08.2021 - 04.2023

Case Manager Intern

ALIVE! House
09.2020 - 05.2021

Hospice Volunteer

Capital Caring
10.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Social Work - Minor in Psychology

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

George Mason University

Clinical Summary

  • Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Med-Surg, 136, Admission/discharge, med admin, wound care, IV care, SBAR
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Float Pool (Med-Surg, ED, IMC, Heme-Onc), 156, IV insertion, medication administration, interdisciplinary rounds
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Labor & Delivery, 36, Fetal monitoring, postpartum care, cervical exams
  • Children's National Hospital, Pediatrics, 40, Pediatric assessments, med admin, family-centered communication

Certifications And Awards

  • INOVA Peach Award Nominee, 2024-05-01
  • BLS - CPR & AED (AHA), 2027-03-01
  • Trainee Qualified Mental Health Professional - Adult/Child, 2027-09-01
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2027-06-01
  • CITI Certification, 2030-06-01
Sarah Kahsay