Sandra Osborne RN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, IV therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Mcduffie
05.2016 - Current
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lake Crossing Health Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed and monitored infection control policies including detailed tracking of all infections for CMS.
- Managed all cna and nursing staff hiring, education and licensure compliance.
- Managed and tracked all resident vaccines.
- Managed all employee health requirements.
Burn ICU RN
Joseph M. Still Burn Center
09.2002 - 04.2015
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals, maintaining detailed documentation, and participating in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based burn care practices and closely monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with surgical teams during skin grafting procedures to provide seamless perioperative support for patients requiring reconstructive surgeries after burn injuries.
- Managed critical situations efficiently with rapid response skills during emergent events such as airway compromise or hemorrhage control procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Briarwood Academy
Warrenton, GABachelor of Arts - Art And Design
Lagrange College
La Grange, GABachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA06-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Accurate and thorough documentation
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate and caring
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Mcduffie
05.2016 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lake Crossing Health Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
Burn ICU RN
Joseph M. Still Burn Center
09.2002 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Briarwood Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Design
Lagrange College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
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