Doctor of Nursing Science–prepared pediatric nurse with more than 35 years of professional experience, this expert serves as an expert witness in matters involving pediatric nursing care, school nursing practice, and community health nursing standards. The expert has prior litigation experience providing consultation and courtroom testimony in nursing-related cases and has been retained in fewer than 10 matters, with testimony provided once at trial. The expert’s clinical background spans neonatal intensive care, acute pediatric settings, and community health nursing practice, with experience alternating between hospital-based and community-based roles. Substantial professional experience has been devoted to school nursing, including 4 school nurse positions, two of which involved full-time care of children with disabilities. Practice areas include management of chronic health conditions, childhood obesity and prevention strategies, food allergies, and health promotion within school environments. This experience supports evaluation of nursing standards of care in school and community settings, development and implementation of individualized health plans, emergency preparedness and response protocols, and collaboration among families, educators, and healthcare providers.

The expert is also certified as a school nurse in Illinois. In addition to clinical practice, the expert has more than 10 years of experience in nursing education, including faculty service, curriculum development, and feasibility studies related to nursing programs. This academic background reflects familiarity with professional practice guidelines, training standards, accreditation considerations, and ethical responsibilities in pediatric and school nursing. The expert holds a Doctor of Nursing Science degree and is a Registered Nurse. Professional credentials include National Certified School Nurse (NCSN), Fellow of the National Association of School Nurses (FNASN), Fellow of the American School Health Association (FASHA), and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).