Sandra (Sandy) Blair
LaGrange,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Nursing
LaGrange College
08.2000 - Current
- Improved student outcomes by developing and implementing innovative nursing curriculum and teaching methodologies.
- Enhanced accreditation standards compliance through rigorous program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supported the growth of online course offerings by designing engaging distance-learning modules tailored for adult learners.
- Developed strong partnerships with local healthcare organizations to provide clinical learning opportunities for students.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessment methods designed to measure learning outcomes effectively.
- Led curriculum revisions in response to changes in industry standards, regulations, or accreditation requirements ensuring up-to-date content delivery.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, Medical surgical nursing and community health care practices.
RN-BSN Online Program Coordinator
LaGrange College
01.2016 - Current
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for the online program operations.
Child Health/Immunization Coordinator
State Of Georgia/Public Health
06.1994 - 07.2000
- Coordinated mass vaccination clinics, ensuring efficient delivery of services to large groups.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging vaccine recommendations or policy changes through continuous professional development activities like seminars or webinars attended.
- Reduced vaccine wastage by implementing a first-in-first-out inventory system, optimizing stock rotation practices, and monitoring expiration dates closely.
- Assisted in the development of educational materials for public dissemination, increasing awareness about the importance of immunizations.
- Collaborated with state health departments to ensure timely reporting of immunization rates for compliance purposes.
- Organized community events promoting vaccinations, resulting in increased public engagement and understanding of their importance.
- Improved immunization rates by developing and implementing effective outreach programs for targeted populations.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
01.1985 - 03.1994
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dekalb Medical Center
02.1979 - 04.1985
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Education
No Degree - Post Masters in Nursing Education And Technology
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2007
No Degree - Gerontology Certificate
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2002
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
La Grange, GA05.1999
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.1974
Skills
- Program Management
- Proactive mindset
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Teaching Excellence
- Mentoring students
- Public health knowledge
- Disease Prevention
- Continuing education
- Curriculum Planning
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
RN-BSN Online Program Coordinator
LaGrange College
01.2016 - Current
Associate Professor of Nursing
LaGrange College
08.2000 - Current
Child Health/Immunization Coordinator
State Of Georgia/Public Health
06.1994 - 07.2000
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
01.1985 - 03.1994
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dekalb Medical Center
02.1979 - 04.1985
No Degree - Post Masters in Nursing Education And Technology
Georgia College And State University
No Degree - Gerontology Certificate
Georgia State University
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
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