Expert No. 171485 – Medical Expert – CA(N) / CA(S) / NV
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Expertise Description: R.N., C.N.L.C.P. - Consulting expert specialized in Life Care Planning and Legal Nurse Consulting. Registered Nurse (R.N.) and Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (C.N.L.C.P.) with more than 29 years of experience in her nursing practice. Experienced working with attorneys, claims adjustors, and other clients. Began career in critical care (intensive and cardiac care, emergency nursing, and post-anesthesia recovery). Has also worked as an IV specialist and relief on-call supervisor. Has worked as Emergency Room and Ambulatory Care Supervisor. Previously was a consultant responsible for locating and scheduling physicians for IMEs, preparing chronologies, attending medical exams, and working with workers' compensation to review records for medical necessity of treatment, case management, claims, and legal issues. Member of the National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators. Prior expert witness experience.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Life Care Planning for both plaintiff and defense cases
- Nursing Standards of Care
- Home attendance care for Workers' Compensation
- Case management for Workers' Compensation
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Record review for nursing standards of care issues
- Life Care planning services
- Reviewed cases for medical necessity of treatment
- Located physicians to perform medical / legal exams
- Served as intravenous infusion specialist
- Provided direct patient care in multiple critical care areas including emergency department, post-anesthesia room, intensive care unit, and the cardiac unit
Licenses & Certifications:
| California Registered Nurse (RN) License |
| Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Science | Nursing | Chamberlain School of Nursing | |
| Diploma | Nursing | California Hospital School of Nursing | |
| Associate of Arts | Los Angeles City College, CA |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners
- Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA)
Awards & Honors:
| President's Honors at Chamberlain School of Nursing |
