Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner serving as an expert witness in nursing and clinical care, this expert has more than 15 years of professional experience providing primary and urgent care services across ambulatory care, occupational medicine, and outpatient clinical environments. Their clinical practice includes performing comprehensive medical examinations, developing diagnoses, and initiating treatment plans for patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries in urgent care and primary care settings. The expert has also offered services as a nurse practitioner expert witness in Florida and has experience evaluating medical records and clinical documentation as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. Professional credentials include ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC). Licensure includes registered nurse and advanced practice nursing licensure in Florida. The expert also holds certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and certification as a Department of Transportation Certified Medical Examiner. Educational preparation includes a Master of Science in Nursing with specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with additional undergraduate study in English and international studies.

The expert’s nursing practice focuses on several areas commonly examined in healthcare-related litigation. A primary area involves urgent care and family practice medicine, including the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, laceration repair, splinting, emergency eye care, and other office-based procedures. Another area of practice involves occupational medicine and regulatory medical examinations, including pre-employment evaluations, Department of Transportation medical examinations, workers’ compensation evaluations, and other fitness-for-duty assessments. The expert also performs preoperative medical clearance assessments for patients undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures, integrating patient history, diagnostic testing, and physical examination findings to evaluate perioperative risk and clinical readiness for surgery in accordance with the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Classification System. Beyond clinical care, the expert has held leadership and supervisory responsibilities within clinical practice settings, including service as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students and medical students. These roles have involved supervising trainees, reviewing treatment protocols, and supporting clinical education in family practice and ambulatory care environments. The expert has also participated in quality initiatives addressing chronic disease management and clinical care protocols within community health settings.