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Experienced, Compassionate, Objective
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AT A GLANCE:
A life long resident of Fort Mill, Sabrina received her nursing degree from Clemson University, worked as a nurse in a level one trauma center, and has
over 15 years of nursing experience.
She worked to create the only Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in South Carolina based in a law enforcement office. She quickly gained
respect as an expert in caring for victims of violence and was asked to teach forensic techniques to other healthcare professionals in the surrounding
areas.
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Member
South Carolina
Coroner's Association
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Appointed Coroner of York County by Governor Mark Sanford in September of 2006, she continues to serve in this office bringing compassion and integrity
to the public that she serves.
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Accomplishments |
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- Qualified as an expert witness in York County as a Nurse, Forensic Nurse, and as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Reduced the 2007 budget for the coroner's office
- Updated policy and procedure manual
- Created a secure and accountable location for personal belongings and evidence collected by the coroner's office
- Participate in the "Alive at 25" education program through the SC National Safety Council
- Joined the "All on Aboard" board in York County
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Personal Information |
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- Lifelong resident of Fort Mill, SC
- Married to John for 16 years. John is a Vice President with Williams Engineering in Rock Hill, SC
- Two children: Josh, 11 and Jordan, 9. Both attend school in the Fort Mill School District
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Education |
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- Graduated from Fort Mill High School
- Graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
- Masters Degree in Forensic Nursing from Duquesne University
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Professional Certifications
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- Certified by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A)
- Certified Forensic Nurse (CFN)
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Sabrina at GOP Grand Opening
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Goals
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- Build upon the confidence and integrity I have established during my appointment to this office
- Create a referral network for family members in need of support and counseling
- Ensure the staff attends training to maintain competency and improve upon the investigative abilities of the office
- Increase community education events in an effort to be proactive to prevent accidental deaths in York County
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Job Duties
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Among the Coroner's responsibilities:
- Investigating any death when it
- results from violence,
- is an apparent suicide,
- is a suspicious or unusual manner,
- is unattended by a physician
- when it occurs in apparent good health
- Notifying next-of-kin.
- Determining cause and manner of death
- Certifying the death certificate
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Governor Sanford
and Sabrina
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Sabrina at Springfest.
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