Registered Nurse Expert

Expert Witness No. 1317

Florida

EDUCATION:

Evanston Hospital School of Nursing, Evanston, Illinois
Nursing Diploma
Barat College, Lake Forest, Illinois
B.S. Health Studies / Management & Business

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Registered Nurse, State of Florida
Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
Certfication as a Director of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care
Certification as a Gerontological Nurse by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Certification in Wound Care by the National Alliance of Wound Care
Certified in Rehabilitation Nursing by Oakton Community College
Certification as Medical Legal Consultant by the American Academy of Medical Legal Consultants

WORK EXPERIENCE:

04/04 to Present
A Local Senior Center,Florida
Registered Nurse
Facilitator, Diabetic Support Group

10/02 to 05/04
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS of LEE COUNTY, Ft Myers, FL
Registered Nurse
Nursing health care services to senior adults

03/1997 to Present
CONSULTANT TO LOCAL ATTORNEY , Ft Myers, FL
Registered Nurse Legal Consultant
Medical record review for plaintiff and defense
Expert witness
Specializing in Geriatrics and Long Term Care

10/1996 to 01/1997
REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER, Cape Coral, FL
Director of Nursing Services
Responsible for quality of nursing care to residents
Responsible for facility achieving Superior Rating upon resurvey after having Substandard Quality of Care with previous nursing management
Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of nursing staff

5/1994 to 10/1996
MEADOWBROOK MANOR, LaBelle, FL
Clinical Director of Nursing Services
Responsible for quality of nursing care to residents
Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of nursing staff
Development of in-service and continuing education programs
Supervision of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review
Active in community activities involving healthcare professionals

03/1992 to 05/1994
GEORGE J. GOLDMAN HOME, Niles, Illinois
Director of Nursing Services
Responsible for quality of nursing care to residents
Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of nursing staff
Development of in-service and continuing education programs

09/1991 to 03/1992
PLUM GROVE HEALTH CARE CENTER, Palatine, Illinois
Director of Nursing Services
Responsible for quality of nursing care to residents
Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of nursing staff
Staff development and continuing education programs

08/1990 to 09/1991
NURSEFINDERS, Skokie and Arlington Heights, Illinois
Clinical Director of Nursing Services
Marketing of home care and temporary staffing services to hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, case managers and community Supervision, evaluation and counseling of field employees

01/1987 to 08/1990
QUICK WEIGHT LOSS CENTER, Deerfield, Illinois
Manager
In charge of clinic operations
Supervised patients' health progress

06/1981 to 01/1987
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Chicago, Illinois
Head Nurse (Mobile Units)
Supervision of professionals and voluntary staff
On site management of blood collection activities

MEMBERSHIPS:

Member, National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care
Member, Florida Health Care Association
Member, National Gerontological Nursing Association
Charter Member, American Academy of Medical Legal Consultants

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