Nurse Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of nurse expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on nurse and related issues. Nurse expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these nurse expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Nurse, Trauma, Critical Care, Sepsis, Falls, Stroke, Medication Errors, Pediatrics, Wrongful Death, Nursing, Triage, Birth Injury, Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Malpractice, and Patient Safety.
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Jason C. Goodwin, RN, MS, MPH, CNOR
Procedural, CNOR, Pre / Post Op Director Expert
Nursing Administration, Nurse
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Wrong site surgery , Retained surgical item, Operating Room Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Nurse, Anesthesia error, Falls, Perioperative Services Administration, Post Anesthesia Nurse, Procedural Sedation, GI procedures, CNOR, RN, Med Surg, Medical Devices, Nurse, Preoperative, Consent, Failure to rescue , Standard of Care, Pressure injuries
I am a highly skilled and decorated Veteran Nurse Corps Lieutenant, honorably discharged in 2006. An
experienced RN and perioperative leader, I have successfully influenced high-quality care and service
excellence since 2002. I am committed to building strong relationships and providing detailed clinical
assistance. Facilitation with relevant stakeholders including C-suite healthcare administrators and Physician has been a growing responsibility as my career progressed. An expert with quality and safety compliance
regulation, I have successfully prepared teams for Joint Commission, AAAHC, Medicare, Inspector General,
and State audits. I have experience managing as many as 20 managers, 4 Lean/Six Sigma processimprovement personnel, 500 total employees, and $1.8 Billion in annual gross revenue.
Clinical Experiences include:
Medical Surgical Nursing
Shock / Trauma Intervention
Procedural Services
Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Care
Procedural Sedatio...
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Stacey Kelland, MSN, BA, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CV-BC, CRNI
Award Winning Nurse Expert in Active Practice
Burgess Experts INC
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical nursing, Cardiovascular nursing, Infusion nurse, IV, Falls, Pressure Injuries , Infiltration , Medication Errors, Post-op complications
• 15+ years of hands-on expertise in nursing.
• Inpatient staff nurse and educator in Long Island, New York.
INS certified in Infusion Nursing
ANCC Board Certified in Medical/Surgical and Cardiovascular Nursing.
• 2022-Present ANCC Chair of the Cardiovascular Content Expert Panel creating content and setting the standards for the national nursing certification exam.
• 2019- 2021 ANCC Medical-Surgical standard setting board for the national nursing certification exam.
• 2020 Award Winner of the Florence Nightingale Honor for Advancing the Profession of Nursing.
• 2022 team DAISY Award winner for Nursing Excellence.
• Active Registered Nurse licenses to practice in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida and Texas.
• Nurse Expert experienced in consultation, report writing, deposition and trial testimony.
• Master of Science in Nursing Education with experience in leadership and teaching nursing clinical.
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Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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labor and delivery, labor and delivery nurse, obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, fetal monitoring, birth injury, antepartum, nursing license defense
Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, External Fetal Monitoring, Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety, Inpatient Antepartum Nursing and Obstetric Emergencies.
Currently working as a bedside labor and delivery nurse. As well as bedside practice worked as an adjunct faculty member teaching Women's Health at Ohlone Nursing College, Science Team Member for AWHONN, Job Analaysis Team for the NCC (the organization the certifies obstetric nurses) and Expert Practice Consultant for the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Published co-author of two Association of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Evidenced Based Guidelines. Published position statement that was printed in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing in March of 2020. Podium presentation at national AWHONN conference 2020. Synovia panelist speaker for the Joint Commission; meeting the measures symposium April 2021.
Expert practice consultant and...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP
Legal Nurse Consulting
Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.
Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care.
As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Denise Atwood, RN, JD, CPHRM, CLCP
CLCP Expert for Complex Medical Cases
IMS Legal Strategies
Arizona
Nurse, Life Care Planning
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Certified Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, CLCP, Cost Estimate, Life Care Plan Analysis, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Risk Management, Plaintiff, Defense, State, Federal, Long Term Care, Injury Medical Witness, Earning Capacity Evaluation
Denise Atwood, a Certified Life Care Planner with over three decades in nursing, brings expertise across Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Trauma, Burn injury, Emergency Room, Surgical Nursing, Employee Health, Infection Control, Compliance, and Risk Management. She holds a Certified Professional Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) certification and has previously taught health law, ethics, and legal issues in business as an adjunct professor at Ottawa University, the University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University. Denise also conducts nurse ethics evaluations for the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
BAR License, Arizona #027677 (Active Status). Nursing License, Arizona #096824 (Active Status). California, #495552 (Inactive Status).
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Gaylene F Chartier, MSN, RN, CNOR, LNC
Cave Creek, Arizona
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Surgeries: General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Urology Surgery, URO/GYN Surgery, GYN Surgery, Plastic Surgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Operating Room Nurse. I have experience with Standard of Care, infection prevention/sterile technique, injury prevention and positioning
I have been an RN since 1999 in the operating room, both as a circulator, a scrub, and Perioperative Clinical Educator. My experience ranges from Level 1 trauma to outpatient surgery center. I have experience in the surgical specialties of cardiac, general, gynecology, orthopedic (spine), plastics, and urology. I also have assisted with the implementation of the DaVinci Robotic program in the specialties of cardiac, gynecology, and urology.
I have been employed in Scottsdale, AZ since August 2009, where I perform the duties of scrub and circulator. I was promoted to Clinical Nurse Educator in April 2015 for Shea and Piper Perioperative Department (OR, pre-op, PACU, Endoscopy, and CSPD). In this position I educated staff in the newest technologies and remain current with policies and procedures. I also reviewed and updated policies for the hospital system. I was also the Laser Safety Officer for the Scottsdale campus. I have also successfully concluded several AORN: 101 Perioperativ...
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Michele Elmore, MSN, RN, SANE-A
Pediatrics - Forensic Nurse - SANE-A
Justice Forensics
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Pediatrics, Medical chart review, Acute hospital care, Long term care, Adolescent, Sexual Assault, Analysis, Neonatal, Medical billing, Report writing, Abuse, Review, Infant, Medical coding, Wrongful death, Expert witness, Intensive care, Adult
CERTIFIED * EXPERIENCED * SPECIALIZED * INTEGRATED * COMPASSIONATE
CERTIFIED: Board Certified MSN, RN, SANE-A
EXPERIENCED: Justice Forensics offers over 33 years in professional nursing practice, 10 years of experience on the nursing faculty at the University of Arkansas. Current Director at Large for the Arkansas Forensic Nursing Association, 10 years Clinical and Didactic pediatric Instructor at the Fort Smith campus, and experience in: acute care hospitals, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, Infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, and long-term pediatric care. Our team also has over 20 years of medical billing and coding.
SPECIALIZED: Pediatric and neonatal care. Forensic Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, with expertise in sexual abuse and assault, anogenital findings, injury interpretation for sexual contact and sexual assault, forensic evidence collection, chain of custody compliance and analysis, forensic photography, and medical records.
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Amber J. Ban, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C
Advanced Forensic Nursing Services, PLLC
Bentonville, Arkansas
Forensic Medicine, Nurse
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Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, Forensic Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Medical Forensic Exam, Rape Kit, Evidence Collection, Genital Injury, Assault injury, SANE
Forensic Nurse Examiner, Instructor and Expert Witness
Amber J. Ban is a master's prepared RN of 20 years, with 11 years of specialty practice as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. She is Board Certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Pediatric, and an Advanced Forensic Nurse.
She routinely provides, and has provided over 800 comprehensive medical-forensic examinations related to survived strangulation of the neck in domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, suspect exams and child abuse injury documentation. She has extensive education and experience in every component of the medical and evidentiary care of the assault/abuse patient.
Amber is an expert on the background and lethality of non fatal strangulation of the neck, mechanisms of strangulation, signs and symptoms of strangulation injury, & medical protocols and interventions.
She is an expert on sexual abuse and assault, includi...
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Karen R Doyle, RNC, LNC, ALS, ACN
Nurse-Neonatal/Pediatric Legal Nurse Expert
Expert Medical Review
San Diego, California
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Nurse
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Neonatal ICU/NICU, Pediatrics, birth injury, malpractice, prematurity, Critical Care (CC), wrongful death, sepsis/infection, medication error, neonatal transport, Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), necrotizing fasciitis, vacuum assist, meconium, PICC, Central Venous lines, hemorrhage, hypoxemia (HIE), ETT, brain injury
Karen Doyle is an actively working Certified Advanced Life Support Neonatal Nurse with 39+ years in-hospital Nursing. She has served as a Neonatal/Pediatric Legal Nurse Expert for 27+ years with extensive experience in Legal Medical Review, Depositions, and Trials. Her primary responsibility in the hospital setting is providing the most advanced, complex, and comprehensive care and resuscitation of the critically-ill neonate both in the NICU and Labor & Delivery setting. She is a Nurse Expert skilled in all Neonatal Advanced Life Support Procedures, critical neonatal care, and also serves as an Expert regarding the Neonatal Standards of Care, Policies and Procedures. Karen's expertise encompasses the Pediatric population as well with 16 years in-hospital experience in the Acute Pediatric Care Unit and Pediatric ICU. Her reviews are thorough yet efficient, her reports and timelines serve as excellent resources, her vast Nursing experience enables her to apply the most current Standar...
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Elizabeth Balian, RN, BSN, CEN, LNC
Expert Nurse Consultant - Emergency Nursing
23-7062425
Porter Ranch, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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adult/pediatric critical care, triage, code blue, newborn critical care, trauma care, STEMI, primary Stroke, Elder abuse, triage, standards of care, record review, narcotics/drug diversion, negligence, home health, medical concierge, interventional radiology, malpractice, emergency room nurse, intubation, pain
I am an experience board certified Emergency Room Registered Nurse with 18 years of hands on clinical experience. I originally graduated in Toronto, Canada with nursing diploma and then obtained my Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree after I moved to California. I completed the legal nurse consulting certificate through the program at California State University Long Beach, after having worked for the Board of Registered Nurses of California as an expert witness. I continue to work in that capacity and enjoy the ability to exercise caution and meticulous details in my reviews. I am highly skilled in critical care nursing in the emergency department, where I frequently take care of all walks and ages of life. When I'm not in the emergency department, I work in Interventional Radiology. I also work in the fields of home health and home concierge and can speak to standards of care in that realm. I am a certified emergency room nurse and have additional certifications in triaging.
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Stacie Benedek
Board Certified Infection Preventionist (CIC), RN
Stacie Benedek Healthcare Consulting
La Jolla, California
Infectious Diseases, Nurse
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infection, hospital associated infection (HAI), bloodstream infection (CLABSI), urinary tract infection (CAUTI), Surgical site infection (SSI), standard of care, sepsis, nursing SOC, MDRO (MRSA C. diff etc.), outbreaks, pneumonia (VAP), regulatory (TJC/CMS) compliance, PPE compliance, prosthetic joint infection, merit review
I am a Board-Certified Infection Preventionist (CIC) and Registered Nurse (RN) with over 22 years of clinical and leadership experience at Scripps Healthcare in San Diego, CA. I offer a dual-perspective, combining deep bedside mastery in high-acuity environments (ICU, CVICU, and PACU) with over a decade of administrative oversight in Epidemiology and Infection Prevention. As a California BRN Continuing Education Provider and a former molecular research professional at the Salk Institute, I am uniquely skilled at translating complex clinical data into clear, evidence-based narratives for legal counsel and juries. I specialize in identifying breaches in the Nursing Standard of Care, specifically regarding Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Never Events, and systemic failures in regulatory compliance (CMS/Joint Commission). I find the details others miss.
Core Qualifications & Capabilities:
• Merit Review & Case Screening: Rapid determination of clinical breach of duty vs. unavo...
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Charlene D Gozony, MSN, RN, CCRN
Board Certified Critical Care Nurse, SDU, ED hold
Gozony Legal Nurse Expert Consulting
Santa Ana, California
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Critical Care, Trauma, Neuro Trauma ICU, Pre-op, Post-op, PACU. Post Anesthesia Recovery Room Nurse, Pulmonary Critical Care, Pressure Injuries, Urology, Vascular, Nurse Manager, Telemetry, Medical - Surgical, Neurology, Neuro Trauma, Brain Injury, Clinical Educator, Wound Care, Falls w/injury
Since time is a finite resource for Attorneys, we ensure our end product is intellectual and actionable, ensuring an unbiased approach in all cases reviewed.
Healthcare is a rapidly changing science; evidence-based practices should support clinical decisions. In healthcare there is a continuous rapid influx of new information, we work hard to ensure you are provided with the most up to date information to keep our clients clinically current on healthcare.
Charlene Gozony of Gozony Legal Nurse Expert Consultants has over 26 years of experience an is board certified in critical care nursing. Nurse Gozony is experienced in various specialties and disciplines, from Hospital Administration and management of in-patient units in acute care hospitals to Trauma, Neuro Trauma, Cardiac, Pre and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Float pool Units, ED holding, Pressure Injuries, Falls with injuries, and sepsis. Nurse Gozony is meticulous at a...
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Joseph Domingo
RN Expert Witness – Acute, Long-term & Operations
Santa Clarita, California
Nurse, Nursing Home Administration
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Acute Care, Long-Term Care, Critical Care, Quality Analytics, Case Management, California Title 22 Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, QAPI, Discharge Planning, Informatics, Documentation Review, Clinical Operations, Policy and Procedure, Chart Audit, Standards of Care, Adverse Event, Medication Error, Falls, Elder Abuse
Clinical Experiences:
- Acute Critical Care / Intensive Care Nursing
- Clinical Education
- Case Management
- Clinical Informatics and Technology
Leadership Experience:
- Director of Clinical Operations for a Multi-Site Long-Term Care Organization
- Congregate-Living Facility Administrator
- Director of Nursing
- Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse and Director of Clinical Operations for a non‑profit, multi‑site long‑term care organization, overseeing clinical quality, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and interdisciplinary operations across multiple facilities. Broad experience in acute care, critical care (ICU/DOU), long‑term care, and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operations. Former Director of Nursing with deep expertise in CMS and California Title 22 regulations, QAPI, patient safety, adverse event review, and clinical workflow optimization. Background includes hospital case management, discharge planning, medication management, pressure injury evaluation, falls analysis, an...
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Paul Sayegh, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA
Double Board-Certified Pre-op & PACU Nurse Expert
Sayegh PeriAnesthesia Consulting, LLC
San Francisco , California
Nurse
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PACU, Recovery Room, Pre-op, Perioperative, IV, Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT), Surgical Oncology, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Pulmonary (bronchoscopy), Transgender Care, Surgical Wound, Surgical Dressings, Pain, Patient safety, Medication Administration, Plastic Surgery, Nurse
I’m a Double Board-Certified (CPAN, CAPA) PeriAnesthesia Nurse with over 20 years of hands-on clinical experience, with expertise in perioperative nursing, from pre-op assessment and preparation to PACU and Phase II recovery. My background includes a foundation in Medical/Surgical ICU and critical care, giving me a well-rounded perspective on patient safety, clinical protocols, and acute care management.
In recent years, I’ve transitioned my clinical insight into the legal field, providing Legal Nurse Consulting and Expert Witness services to support attorneys and legal teams on cases involving healthcare delivery, standards of care, and medical outcomes. I bring clarity and credibility to complex medical issues by bridging my practical experience with the needs of legal professionals.
My specialties include PACU protocols, perioperative workflows, airway and pain management, and comprehensive patient education throughout the surgical continuum. I’m passionate about patient advoca...
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Marilyn E McCullum, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN TCRN
ED Nurse Expert – Triage & Documentation
McCullum Legal Nurse Consulting
SANTA ROSA, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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ER Nurse, Nursing standard of care, critical care, trauma, emergency nurse, triage, ultrasound IV, Stroke, sepsis recognition and delays, pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, Ed flow and timeline, Failure to escalate, Documentation gaps and inconsistencies , Delays in care, fall, Emergency department triage (ESI) , catheter
Emergency department nurse expert focused on triage decisions, delays in care, and documentation gaps.
I assist attorneys in determining what likely occurred during an ED visit, where care may have broken down, and whether a case warrants further investment. My reviews are structured to provide early clarity around standard of care, timeline of events, and clinical decision-making.
I am a US-trained emergency nurse, dually licensed in California and New Zealand, and work with US attorneys remotely.
I remain clinically active, working approximately 32 hours per week in the emergency department. My current practice informs case review with real-time understanding of ED workflow, triage systems, and evolving standards.
I have provided expert analysis and testimony in depositions and legal proceedings. My work includes detailed chart review, identification of delays in care, triage accuracy, escalation decisions, and documentation integrity.
I have published on emergency department...
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Kara Lee
Emergency/ Radiation Oncology/Urgent Care RN
Concord, California
Nurse, Emergency Medicine
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ER nurse, Epic, Kaiser, emergency rn, radiation oncology nurse, radiation burns, ER RN, ED RN, CA ED RN, CA ER RN, California emergency nurse, Urgent care nurse, Urgent care RN, Urgent care clinic nurse, emergency department nurse, emergency department rn, case review nurse, timeline, expert emergency nurse, chronology
I have a vast knowledge of the medical and nursing world, having worked in many different clinical settings. I can offer you my medical expertise on your case. I love to educate and help people understand all that is medical. Most my experience as an RN has been in the Emergency Department, Radiation Oncology, a few other roles, and currently an Urgent Care clinic.
I know medical jargon can be confusing and intimidating sometimes, let me be the bridge to you having a better understanding of your case.
Services:
-Verifying validity of a case (were there standards of care breached)
-Case review (detailing which standards of care were breached)
-Create timelines
-Create demonstratives for trial dates
-Attend DME, IME, worker’s comp cases, neurological exams, neuropsychological exams (Bay Area, and Sacramento Area) MOST IMPORTANT-protect your client during the defense exam from a 2nd deposition by a doctor.
-Expert witness (Emergency & Radiation Oncology only)
-I have many connection...
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Anna Gray, RN, CRNFA, CNOR
Surgery & Operating Room Audit Trail Specialist
Valencia, California
Nurse, Health Informatics
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Operating Room Nurse, Circulating Nurse, RN First Assistant, Audit Trail Analysis, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular, Gynecology, Spine/Neuro, Documentation Errors, Operating Room, Surgery Center, Trauma, Surgical Errors, Health Informatics, EMR Review, Intraoperative Injury, Surgical Standards of Care, Scrub Nurse
Anna Gray, RN, CRNFA, CNOR is a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant with over 25 years of perioperative experience across hospital-based operating rooms and ambulatory surgery center leadership.
Her operating room expertise spans robotic (gynecologic oncology, urology, general surgery, hepatobiliary, vascular), complex general, vascular (bypass, carotid, endovascular), orthopedic (total joints: knee, hip, shoulder), neurological (spinal, bleed evacuation, tumor resection), & trauma.
With hands-on experience in first assisting, circulating, scrubbing, and precepting. This multi-role background provides a comprehensive understanding of surgical team dynamics, role-specific responsibilities, and intraoperative decision-making.
Ms. Gray is a former Clinical Director of Operations for a free-standing surgery center, where she oversaw operating room workflow, staffing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance initiatives. She has extensive experience evaluating adherence to...
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Cheryl R. Mead, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN, CEN, CPEN
Certified Emergency Nurse- Adult & Pediatrics
Mead Legal Nurse Consulting, APNC
Riverside, California
Nurse, Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency Nursing, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Failure to Rescue, Expert Witness, ED Nurse, ER Nurse, Medical Record Review, Medication Errors, MI (Myocardial Infarction), CPR, Code Blue, Psychiatric, 5150, Overdose, Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, Ectopic, Hemorrhage
Cheryl Mead, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN, CEN, CPEN,
Cheryl Mead is a Registered Nurse with more than 21 years of nursing experience, specializing in Emergency Nursing remaining actively engaged in direct patient care at the bedside. She is board certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN) and is a dedicated member of both the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA).
Throughout her career, Cheryl has gained extensive experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients in a variety of emergency care settings, including a Level I Trauma Center and academic healthcare institutions. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurses and regularly serves as a preceptor and clinical mentor, supporting nursing students as they develop their clinical judgment, professional confidence, and bedside skills.
In addition to her clinical practice, Cheryl is deeply committed to nursing education and leadership. She serves as an Assistant Professor of ...
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April Hernandez, BSN, RN, CEN
Emergency & Aesthetic Nursing/ 26 year Experience
Expert Nurse Consulting, Inc.
FONTANA, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse Expert, Medical Chronology, Wrongful Death, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, Pediatric Emergency Nursing, COVID-19, Standards of Care, HIPPA, Sepsis, Medical Spa, NIHSS, Cosmetic, Aesthetic
Legal Nurse Consulting and Expert Witness Services:
- Experience in both Plaintiff and Defense cases
- Expert Verbal and Written Opinions on Standard of Care
- Declarations, Affidavits, Reports, Chronologies, Timelines, Medical Record Review
-Expert Witness testimony and deposition experience
With 26 years of high-acuity clinical experience, April Hernandez provides attorneys with the "insider intelligence" necessary to win complex medical-legal cases. As a Board-Certified Emergency Nurse and a graduate of the California State University Long Beach LNC program, Ms. Hernandez bridges the gap between voluminous medical records and actionable legal strategies.
Ms. Hernandez’s diverse background is her greatest asset to your firm. From the high-stakes environment of Emergency and Trauma care to the specialized world of Medical Aesthetics, she possesses the rare ability to identify breaches in standards of care that others miss. Whether serving the plaintiff or defense, April delivers ...
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Carol A Ingalls, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN
Ingalls and Associates, LLC
REDLANDS, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting. ED Nurse, ER Nurse, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, MI, Covid-19, CPR, Ectopic, Psychiatric, 5150, Hemorrhage, Overdose, Sepsis, Shock, Stroke, STEMI, Transfers
Carol Ingalls has 39+ years of continuous experience and expertise in Emergency Nursing and remains clinically active at the bedside. She is a Certified in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing. Carol is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Emergency Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the Bay Area Chapter of Northern California Legal Nurse Consultants. Nurse Ingalls has decades of experience in adult and pediatric emergency nursing in various settings including large community hospitals and Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers/Academic institutions. She is well versed in current standards of care, policies, procedures and protocols related to nursing care in the ED. Carol also regularly functions as a preceptor/mentor for EMTs, paramedics, and nursing students in the clinical setting.
Carol has excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interpret and convey complex issues. She is detail-o...
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Julie E. Myers, RN, PHN, FNP-BC
Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in Infectious Disease
CaNPA Solutions
San Diego, California
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, MRSA, MDRO, bacteremia, sepsis, endocarditis, fungal disease, UTI, pneumonia, orthopedic infections, hardware associated infections, wound infection, abdominal infection, epidural abscess
Actively working in the hospital setting focused on infectious diseases for the last 10 years with a strong understanding of internal medicine and ICU medicine. Nearly 20 years of experience as both a RN and nurse practitioner working both inpatient and outpatient with complex cardiovascular disease patients in pursuit of medical, interventional, and surgical care.
I am well versed in explaining what is happening in the body and can give understandable analogies to patients and their families. I can explain these processes to you as a medical record consultant and provide an opinion regarding causation of injury or death with comprehensive medical record analysis or as an expert witness. I also can help you with the case review and prepare you for deposition.
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Tamara Hayes, RN, BSN, CIC
Infection Prevention and Control RN
San Diego, California
Nurse, Infectious Diseases
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Hospital acquired infections, Surveillance, Surgical Site Infections, Urinary catheter infections, Central line infections, Regulatory Compliance, Sterile Processing, High Level Disinfection, Certification in Infection Control (CIC), Data Management, Clinical Documentation, Critical Care/ED RN, Survey readiness, CAUTI, CLABSI
Registered Nurse with 20+ years' experience in critical/intensive care, infection prevention and control, medical records analysis, nursing education, and data management. Former Director of Epidemiology/Infection Prevention Program for two hospitals housing diverse and complex patient populations with multiple infectious diseases including tuberculosis, COVID-19, and multi-drug resistant bacterial and fungal organisms (MDRO/CRO/Candida auris). Experience with outbreak prevention and management; oversight of safe sterile instrument processing and high-level disinfection procedures; and prevention of hospital acquired infections (CAUTI, CLABSI, C. diff, MRSA bacteremia, and surgical site infections [SSIs]).
Strong background in comprehensive medical records review and document examination to promote accuracy and clarity of the patient medical record.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Summa cum laude;
Certification in Infection Control (CIC);
American Heart Association BLS Pr...
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DIANNE LYNNE SPOSITO, RN CEN
Highly experienced Registered Nurse
Spoz Enterprises & Productions Llc
Marina Del Rey, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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Nurse, Nursing, Intensive Care, ICU, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Medical-Surgical, Med-Surg, MEDSURG
I bring over 38 years of bedside nursing experience, specializing in the care of medical-surgical, intensive care, trauma, and emergency room patients. My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based standards and current hospital policy, and I am consistently engaged in advancing care delivery through adherence to best practices.
I am currently serving in the Emergency Department at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, I collaborate seamlessly across multidisciplinary teams to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care to a diverse population. In addition to direct patient care, I take pride in mentoring the next generation of nurses as a clinical instructor and preceptor for new graduates, baccalaureate nursing students, and onboarding staff. I’m dedicated to shaping skilled, compassionate clinicians who are confident in both critical thinking and technical expertise.
I remain actively involved in evolving clinical education and practice, and I am committed to fostering a culture...
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Gail P Fisher, BSN, RN, CNOR, LNC
Perioperative Education Specialist, LNC
GG Legal Nurse Consulting
Los Angeles, California
Nurse, Nursing Administration
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Surgery, Nurse Educator, Cardiac/Vascular/Trauma/ Plastic Surgery, Total Joints, Fractures, Colon/Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Fire Safety, Retained Foreign Objects/Sponges/Instruments, Operating Room Patient Positioning, Injury Prevention, Documentation/Chart Review
Gail has over 40 years of experience in nursing, with the main focus on perioperative services. Significant roles include scrub, circulating nurse, charge nurse, coordinator, and informaticist. Strong surgical expertise spans cardiac surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and trauma procedures.
As an LNC, her extensive nursing expertise allows her to meticulously analyze medical records to pinpoint crucial details and identify gaps. She ensures that only strictly relevant information is included in the chronologies and reports generated, along with critical educational and appropriate research material that will strengthen each case. Gail also supports clients attending Independent Medical Exams, from conducting pre-examination interviews to managing expectations and compiling comprehensive post-exam reports. Additionally, she writes demand letters and summary reports for merit and provides expert witness identification. This comprehensive approach increases the value of case settl...
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ANNE MCADAM, MSN, RN
PACU RN, Expert Witness
McAdam Healthcare Consulting
San Marcos, California
Nurse, Critical Care Surgery
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Registered Nurse, PACU, post anesthesia, critical care, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, OB-GYN, orthopedics, robotic, medications, laparoscopic, spinal surgery, pain procedures, eye surgery, ambulatory surgery, colorectal, education, competencies
Anne McAdam has been a California registered nurse for 21 years and has served in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit. She also worked as a Nurse Educator in a women’s acute care unit and recovery room, where she trained nurses and contributed to the development and revision of nursing competencies and policies and procedures. In the recovery room, she worked in various capacities including bedside clinician, charge nurse and preceptor to students, new graduates and transferring nurses. In 2008, she worked as an adjunct faculty member at National University where she was a lecture professor for Medical Surgical Nursing III. She currently cares for a variety of inpatient and outpatient postoperative patients in an ambulatory care center recovery room.
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Andrea N Abrams, MSN, RN, CCRN, PHN
Critical Care Nurse Expert
Abrams Nurse Expert Consulting
Menifee, California
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine
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Critical Care, Trauma, Surgical, Recovery Room, Adult, Pulmonary, PACU, Nursing Education, Post-Anesthesia, ICU, Informatics, Discharge, Stroke, Documentation, Anesthesia, Life Support, Head Trauma, Brain Bleed, Cardiac Arrest, Neurology
I am a highly experienced critical care nurse with more than 10 years of practice at a Level 1 trauma center, where I have provided care to critically ill and medically complex patients in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. My clinical background includes extensive experience in Neuro-ICU and Post-Anesthesia Care, with a focus on managing neurologically compromised patients, post-surgical recovery, and rapid clinical deterioration.
I hold a master's degree in nursing and am currently completing my PhD, reflecting my commitment to advancing clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and healthcare outcomes. I have maintained national certification in critical care since 2017, demonstrating continued expertise and adherence to the highest standards of nursing practice.
Throughout my career, I have served in multiple roles that support both bedside care and hospital-wide clinical operations, including critical care nurse, rapid response nurse, house supervisor, charge nurse, and...
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Jason C. Goodwin, RN, MS, MPH, CNOR
Procedural, CNOR, Pre / Post Op Director Expert
Granite Bay, California
Nursing Administration, Nurse
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Wrong site surgery , Retained surgical item, Operating Room Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Nurse, Anesthesia error, Falls, Perioperative Services Administration, Post Anesthesia Nurse, Procedural Sedation, GI procedures, CNOR, RN, Med Surg, Medical Devices, Nurse, Preoperative, Consent, Failure to rescue , Standard of Care, Pressure injuries
I am a highly skilled and decorated Veteran Nurse Corps Lieutenant, honorably discharged in 2006. An
experienced RN and perioperative leader, I have successfully influenced high-quality care and service
excellence since 2002. I am committed to building strong relationships and providing detailed clinical
assistance. Facilitation with relevant stakeholders including C-suite healthcare administrators and Physician has been a growing responsibility as my career progressed. An expert with quality and safety compliance
regulation, I have successfully prepared teams for Joint Commission, AAAHC, Medicare, Inspector General,
and State audits. I have experience managing as many as 20 managers, 4 Lean/Six Sigma processimprovement personnel, 500 total employees, and $1.8 Billion in annual gross revenue.
Clinical Experiences include:
Medical Surgical Nursing
Shock / Trauma Intervention
Procedural Services
Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Care
Procedural Sedatio...
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Tyla DiMaria, RN, MSN, CCM, CNLCP
Nurse Life Care Planner
Best Life Care Solutions
Carlsbad, California
Life Care Planning, Nurse
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Home Care Agency Owner/Expert, Nursing Administration, Long Term Care, Standard of Care Expert, Medical Surgical, Trauma, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management, Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Amputation Injury, Case Management, Plaintiff, Defense, Insurance, Medical Bill Review
Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience. Home Care Agency Owner since 2008. Broad range of nursing experience including medical surgical, trauma/ICU, telemetry, orthopedics, rehab, workers comp, mother/baby, and more. Serving both plaintiffs and defense with life care planning services, life care plan rebuttals, medical record review, standard of care reports, medical bill review, and more. Looking forward to working with you!
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Julie A. Armstrong, PsyD, RNCS
Psychologist RNCS - Expert Witness - Child & Adult
Benicia, California
Psychology, Nurse
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Psychology Trauma, PTSD, Personal Injury, Malingering, Nursing Standards of Practice, Psychiatric Hospital, Child Psychology, Sexual Abuse, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Psychiatric Nursing, Misattribution, Trauma and Developmental Disability, Abuse trauma
Dr. Armstrong is a seasoned professional has experience with successful court testimony and deposition across the nation. Highly proficient at integrating information from comprehensive records review and identification of other issues that may be relevant. Experience with records review analysis, and testimony for cases involving both adults and children. Medical records reviews for nursing standards of practice, or evaluation of cases for merit available. Dr. Armstrong is a personable former educator who speaks plainly, and explains opinions clearly to the jury in an attempt to educate.
Past cases include Medical Malpractice, Emotional Injury and Distress, Allegations of Harassment and other Employment issues. Work consists of retention by Defense and Plaintiff cases.
Dr. Armstrong is a frequent evaluator for the Board of Nursing and other administrative boards for the state of California.
Please call for a complimentary telephone consultation about your case. Also available ...
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Carol Moreali, RN, MSN
Inpatient and Post Hospital Care Management Expert
HealthTrack
Carmel, California
Nurse, Medical Management
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Inpatient and Post Hospital Care Coordination, Assessment of Inpatient Hospital Practices, Nurse Practice, Nursing Assessment, Medical Chart Documentation and Chart Review, Medical Billing, Benefit Administration, Benefit Application, and Medical Claim Review and Appeals
Ms Moreali has enjoyed 50 years of medical experience in Nursing providing patient care covering areas in critical care, case management, education and coordination of services, medical consulting, quality and regulatory management. Expertise in chart review/ analysis and documentation.
She also had over 40 years expertise in independent consulting, development of disease management programs, and with inpatient care coordination teams consisting of Hospitalists, RN, RN Case Manager, and Social Services. Working with large Integrated Healthcare Systems and singular hospital organizations.
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Nathalie Quan, BSN, RN, CPAN
Board Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse
Oakland, California
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Recovery Room, Pediatric Recovery Room, PACU, Pre-op, Pediatric PACU, Trauma, ER, Stroke, STEMI, EMTALA, Burn, Triage, Sepsis, Emergency Nursing, Anesthesia, Emergency Department
I am a board-certified post-anesthesia care nurse with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine and peri-operative services, including both pre- and post-operative care. I bring a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to reviewing cases involving the nursing standard of care, regulatory compliance, and policies and procedures. I thoroughly evaluate case merit through careful analysis of clinical documentation, treatment timelines, and adherence to established practice guidelines.
I have served as a charge nurse in both Emergency and PACU settings, leading the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols that measurably improved patient outcomes. Direct experience in hospital policy development, including the creation of standardized protocols for sepsis management, cardiac emergencies, and post-operative care.
Please reach out for additional information.
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Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN
Nurse Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine
Nurse 911 Corp
Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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prehospital care, behavioral health, 5150, suicide prevention, crisis prevention, stroke fallouts, falls, ER Nurse UCLA, sepsis, ER overcrowding, triage errors, mental health, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention, misdiagnosis, triage in crisis, breach in standard of care, duty of care, psychosocial
As a current charge nurse, clinical nurse, triage nurse, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) at a Level I Trauma Center, I bring over 23 years of emergency nursing experience, with advanced expertise in triage precision, stroke activation, psychiatric crisis management, and maintaining safety during emergency department overcrowding. I provide comprehensive care coordination from EMS field communication to hospital-based critical decision-making.
I am a recognized expert in the triage process, with advanced proficiency in applying the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) to determine clinical urgency and anticipate resource needs. I have extensive experience identifying and preventing triage errors, particularly in high-volume settings where subtle but life-threatening presentations—such as early stroke, sepsis, or myocardial infarction—may be overlooked. I provide expert insight into common pitfalls in triage, including under-triaging of time-sensitive conditions, failure to recogniz...
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Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert
Alamo, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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labor and delivery, labor and delivery nurse, obstetrics, high risk obstetrics, fetal monitoring, birth injury, antepartum, nursing license defense
Nicole McCaughin, MSN, RNC, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, External Fetal Monitoring, Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety, Inpatient Antepartum Nursing and Obstetric Emergencies.
Currently working as a bedside labor and delivery nurse. As well as bedside practice worked as an adjunct faculty member teaching Women's Health at Ohlone Nursing College, Science Team Member for AWHONN, Job Analaysis Team for the NCC (the organization the certifies obstetric nurses) and Expert Practice Consultant for the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Published co-author of two Association of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Evidenced Based Guidelines. Published position statement that was printed in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing in March of 2020. Podium presentation at national AWHONN conference 2020. Synovia panelist speaker for the Joint Commission; meeting the measures symposium April 2021.
Expert practice consultant and...
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Margaret "Lisa" A Browne, BSN OB-RNC
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse/Expert Witness
Providence
valencia, California
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Labor and Delivery, fetal monitoring, high risk Antenatal, Triage, postpartum, birth injury, standards of care, shoulder dystocia, obstetrical hemorrhage
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, providing inpatient care for laboring patients, many with high-risk pregnancies. I am currently employed 24 hours per week in labor and delivery, managing patients during vaginal deliveries or cesareans. As needed, I fill in as a relief charge nurse. I am familiar with standards of care for my specialty.
Current certifications:
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
ACLS - Advanced Life Support
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
BLS - Basic Life Support
AWHONN member
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Dustin H Lugod, RN, BSN
Emergency Medicine and PACU Registered Nurse
San Marcos, California
Nurse, Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency, Trauma, Trauma Nurse, PACU, CPR, Recovery, general surgery, Perioperative, Massive Transfusion Protocol, medical record review, medication errors, robotics, sepsis, GSW, triage, emergency intubation, STEMI, ambulatory surgery, Critical Care Medicine, nursing
Dustin has more than 17 years of experience in the field of nursing, including bedside nursing in the Intensive Care Unit, Code Team, Rapid Response Team, Emergency Department, Trauma Activation & Resuscitation, Highly Infectious Disease Training, and Perioperative Services. His experience includes leadership roles as he has served as relief charge nurse for the departments mentioned and was an Advanced Clinician in the Emergency Department for Sharp Healthcare, providing mentorship, preceptorship and training to both newly hired staff and current staff to specialty roles.
Dustin has also instructed in departmental continued educational programs annually since 2015. In addition to his diverse nursing experience, his qualifications are highlighted by a detailed understanding of electronic medical records and chart auditing. Dustin served as a unit-based EPIC SuperUser for Long Beach Memorial’s Go-Live Implementation in 2008 and Sharp Healthcare’s Go-Live implementation in 2024.
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Mary M Krempa, RN, CANS, DNC
Expert Witness Cosmetic Dermatology RN
San Francisco , California
Nurse, Dermatology
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Cosmetic Dermatology, Aesthetic Nursing, Stanford AI in Healthcare Certificate.
Registered Nurse with 13 years of clinical experience in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine, including more than 10,000 laser procedures and 3,000+ neuromodulator injections performed in a high-volume California dermatology practice.
Designated Expert Nurse Consultant for the California Board of Nursing since September 2024, reviewing aesthetic and dermatology cases involving deviations from nursing standards of care, documentation failures, and patient safety outcomes.
Dual-certified as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and Dermatology Nurse Certified (DNC) — a combination held by very few practitioners nationally, reflecting board-recognized mastery across both aesthetic nursing and dermatology.
Available for plaintiff and defense matters involving:
· Botulinum toxin and neuromodulator adverse events
· Dermal filler injuries including vascular occlusion and tissue necrosis
· Laser and energy device injuries — 10,000+ procedures performed
· Medical spa standard...
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Kristy Fisher, RNC-OB, BSN, CLNC
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse/Expert Witness
Granada Hills, California
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Labor & Delivery nurse, OB GYN, Antepartum nurse, Post partum nurse, high risk Obstetrics
Kristy Fisher RNC-OB, BSN, CLNC
25+ years nursing experience in high-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, ante-partum, post-partum.
Extensive knowledge of the electronic medical record.
Supervisory experience in a high risk obstetrical unit.
Consistently commended for delivering highest quality, patient-centered care.
Knowledge of JCAHO and state regulations pertaining to health care organizations.
Ability to explain medical concepts, verbally and in writing, in clear understandable terms.
I have worked as an expert witness in Obstetrical cases since 2013. I have worked with both Plaintiff and Defense firms throughout the country and have been deposed over 20 times.
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Rupa Kotecha, RN
Actively Practicing Emergency Room Nurse 25+ Years
Expert Nurse Consulting, Inc.
ONTARIO, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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Expert Witness Expert Nurse, Diabetes Diabetic, Cardiac Arrest CPR ACLS PALS BLS, Drug Overdose, Medication Error, Wrongful Death, Allergic Reaction, Fall Risk Prevention, Head Injury Stroke CVA, Charge Nurse, Standard of Care, Triage ESI, EMTALA, Nursing Supervision, Delayed Treatment, Airway Compromise, Gun Shot, Malpractice
Expert Witness & Legal Nurse Consulting Services:
• Expert opinions on standard of care, causation, and damages
• Medical record review and case merit analysis
• Reports, chronologies, timelines, and literature review
• Expert Testimony Experience
• Plaintiff & defense experience
Actively Practicing at the Bedside Rupa Kotecha is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of hands-on clinical experience. Unlike "career witnesses," Ms. Kotecha maintains active bedside practice and works as a Charge Nurse in a high-volume Emergency Department. This ensures her expert opinions are grounded in current 2026 Standards of Care, modern Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and evolving hospital protocols.
Emergency Department Leadership & Operations As a Charge Nurse, Ms. Kotecha manages departmental throughput, staffing ratios, and the Scope of Practice for multidisciplinary teams. Her administrative oversight makes her uniquely qualified to testify on:
• Triage & Acuity Errors: Expert in E...
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Alex Weatherbie
RN Expert Witness | Acute, ER, Trauma, PACU
San Diego, California
Nurse
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Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Acute Care & Critical Care Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Emergency Department (ER) Nursing, Trauma Nursing, Standards of Nursing Care, Hospital Nursing Practice & Protocols, Telemetry Nursing, Policy & Procedure Compliance, Skilled Nursing (SNF)
Alex is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and graduate-level coursework in an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. She has extensive clinical experience in acute care, emergency, trauma, PACU, and skilled nursing facility settings, providing care to high-acuity and medically complex patients across the continuum of care. Her background includes patient assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and clinical decision-making in fast-paced, high-risk environments. She has also held nursing leadership roles, overseeing staff, providing clinical support, and ensuring adherence to established policies and standards of care. She has experience in medical record review and chart analysis and possesses working knowledge of hospital and skilled nursing facility nursing standards, policies, and procedures. She routinely evaluates nursing practice, documentation, and compliance with accepted standards of care, and can analyze issues of causation from a nursing p...
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Claire M Young, BSN, RN, PHN, CEN
Emergency Nursing Expert Witness
Young Legal Nurse Consultant, LLC
Hemet, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room Nurse, Emergency Department, ED Nurse, ER Nurse, Pediatric ER Nursing, Legal Nurse Consultant, Trauma, Critical Care Transport, Emergency Department Standards of Care, ED Medical Records, Sepsis, Overdose, Hemorrhage, Stroke, STEMI, Triage CPR, standards of care, Falls, Medical Malpractice
Ms. Young is an actively practicing, hands-on bedside emergency department nurse, which ensures that her expert opinions are grounded in current clinical practice and aligned with contemporary standards of care. Claire Young brings 28 years of nursing experience, including more than 24 years in emergency nursing encompassing emergency department care, trauma, and critical care, and she continues to practice in the emergency department.
Ms. Young is a member of several professional organizations, including the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, the Society of Trauma Nurses, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. She has developed extensive experience in both adult and pediatric emergency nursing across a wide range of clinical settings, from small and large community hospitals to a Level II trauma center. Her background includes more than 10 years as a trauma team member at a Level II tra...
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Jennifer D Doran, MSN, RN, CCRN
Nursing Administration, Critical Care Medicine
Aliso Viejo, California
Nursing Administration, Nurse
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Critical Care, Adult ICU, Nursing Administration, Patient Safety, Cardiac ICU, Hospital Nursing Care, Manager of ICU, Medication Safety, Nurse
Registered Nurse with 19+ years of experience in California, specializing in hospital administration and cardiovascular intensive care (CVICU). Certified in Critical Care Nursing with honors and recognition. Experience includes roles as Bedside Nurse, Patient Care Supervisor, and Patient Care Manager. Served 8 years as CVICU Patient Care Manager, overseeing patient safety, clinical operations, and staff development. Collaborated with Risk Management to review medical records, investigate incidents, and analyze complex patient care cases.
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Yolanda Anderson, RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, CLNC
Emergency Dept. Nurse (RN) Defense or Plaintiff
Colorado Care Consultants
Lakewood, Colorado
Nurse, Emergency Medicine
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Consulting, Nurse, Emergency Department, Triage, Hospital care, EMTALA, Health Care, stroke, Cardiac, Medical Record, medical malpractice, pediatric and adult
Emergency Department RN for 35+ years. Knowledgeable about all aspects of Hospital Care and Standards of Care for Nurses and ancillary personnel.
Clinically active in Emergency Department care for 35+ years for infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics; Trauma, Cardiac, Neurology, Surgical, EMTALA and general Emergency Care.
Able to review charts for merit, do chronologies, research medical care, document Independent Medical Exams, and more. Experienced in Depositions and Trials. Conscientious and detail-oriented.
My cases - depositions - trials have included care related to strokes, cardiac, triage, pediatrics, meningitis, sepsis, sub-arachnoid hemorrhage, abdominal aortic aneurysm, falls, motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents, wounds and bandaging, wrongful death, missed diagnosis, failure of RN to report to MD regarding patient condition, medication errors, EMTALA, nursing errors plus more, with more than 150 case reviews, more than 25 depositions and 2 trials - able to...
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Richard Giguere, RN
Med Legal Pro, LLC
Niantic, Connecticut
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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skilled nursing facility, nursing administration, assisted living, behavioral health facility, case management, bed sores, pressure ulcers, wounds, falls, restraints, medication errors, dementia care, hospice, documentation, geriatrics, neglect, nurse, risk management, policies and procedures
Experienced Director of Nursing covering at multi-facility Skilled Nursing Group which specializes in high-risk patients including formally incarcerated residents. Daily contact with residents. Former Vice President of the Infection Control Nurses of CT.
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Nancy Radoslovich Ludwikowski, RN, MA
Perioperative Nurse
Bethany Beach , Delaware
Nurse, Plastic Surgery
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Operating Room, preop admission nurse, Scrub and circulating nurse, PACU nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Perioperative Nursing, Nursing Administration, Legal Nurse Consultant, OR Manager
I have 43 years of perioperative experience in a variety of clinical units unit. I am a member of AORN and ASPAN, nationally recognized nursing societies that provide practice guidelines, continuing education opportunities , and clinical resources for safer surgery. I am very familiar with the the standards of perioperative nursing care, as well as the requirements for ambulatory certification. I am a published author on both clinical and managerial topics.
I have been a testifying expert for 10 years. My legal experience includes reviewing cases for merit, developing chronologies, writing expert reports, and providing deposition testimony. I have worked for both the plaintiff and defense,
I look forward to discussing your case with you.
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ANAELISE E MARTINEZ
Legal Nurse Consultant - ER/Trauma Adult & Peds
AEMartinez Consulting INC
District Of Columbia
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Pediatric Emergency Room, Emergency Room, Critical Care Transport, School Nursing, Trauma Nurse, Infusion Therapy, IV Therapy, Independent Medical Examinations, Research, Insurance Assessment, Insurance Underwriting, Nurse, Chronic Care Management
I am a Legal Nurse Consultant with 11 years of experience in the nursing field. My primary area of specialty is Emergency Room & Trauma (Level 1) for both adult and pediatric populations. I am a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) and an experienced critical care transport nurse, managing primarily Cardiac ICU (CICU) patients.
Throughout my career I have worked in dynamic, high-acuity settings, where critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and attention to detail are paramount. While I have a strong background in critical care nursing, I also have experience in the following nursing specialties: school nursing, research & clinical trials, chronic care management, case management, IV therapy, sedation nursing, insurance underwriting benefits assessments, and independent/defense medical exams (IME/DME). My diverse background and experience allow me to offer a comprehensive and holistic understanding of complex medical cases.
In addition to my clinical experience, I have exte...
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Natalie R Vanderhoof
Forensic Nursing- SA/DV/IPV/HT, medicolegal exams
Vanderhoof Consultant Group, LLC
Daytona Beach, Florida
Nurse, Emergency Medical Services
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Forensic Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, Emergency Department, Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, Rape, Paramedic, RN, Workplace Violence, Workplace Safety, Medical Regulatory Compliance, Employee Health, Program Development, TIC
Dual licensed Registered Nurse and Paramedic. Nationally certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent by the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Over 25 years experience in Emergency Medical Services including pre-hospital and emergency room care. Extensive leadership experience including serving as the Emergency Department Charge Nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experience in creating and developing teams. Currently practicing as a SANE-A in Central Florida. Own and operate Vanderhoof Vitality, LLC which is a natural health clinic. I am also the founder of Victim Response Training, Inc. which provides training to those who interact with victims during their continuum of care. I serve as the Secretary for the Florida Chapter of Forensic Nurses.
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Denise Atwood, RN, JD, CPHRM, CLCP
CLCP Expert for Complex Medical Cases
IMS Legal Strategies
Pensacola, Florida
Nurse, Life Care Planning
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Certified Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, CLCP, Cost Estimate, Life Care Plan Analysis, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Risk Management, Plaintiff, Defense, State, Federal, Long Term Care, Injury Medical Witness, Earning Capacity Evaluation
Denise Atwood, a Certified Life Care Planner with over three decades in nursing, brings expertise across Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Trauma, Burn injury, Emergency Room, Surgical Nursing, Employee Health, Infection Control, Compliance, and Risk Management. She holds a Certified Professional Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) certification and has previously taught health law, ethics, and legal issues in business as an adjunct professor at Ottawa University, the University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University. Denise also conducts nurse ethics evaluations for the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
BAR License, Arizona #027677 (Active Status). Nursing License, Arizona #096824 (Active Status). California, #495552 (Inactive Status).
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Lori A Mollmann
Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse Expert
Mollmann Medical Consulting
Tampa, Florida
Nurse, Critical Care Surgery
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Nurse, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Legal Nurse Consultant, Expert Witness, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Neurovascular Assessments, Medication Errors, Sepsis, Standards of Care, Post Operative Care, Ventilator, Personal Injury, IV Medication, Wound Care, Evidence Based
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Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC
Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.
Naples, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care
Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses.
Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States.
Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...
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Mikaela Ajayi
NICU Nurse Expert Witness RNC-NIC
Lake Worth, Florida
Nurse
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NICU, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, RNC-NIC, ELBW, HIE
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned and highly skilled Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered and certified nurse with 10 years of clinical experience in high-acuity Level III settings. Proven expertise in the management of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants, complex respiratory support, and neonatal resuscitation. Committed to evidence-based practice, safety, and clinical excellence. Experienced in unit leadership, nursing education, and clinical research participation.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
● Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida |
● RNC-NIC (Inpatient Neonatal Nursing Certification)
● NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Instructor
● S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Bethesda East Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | October 2018 – Present
● Clinical Scope: Provide comprehensive, specialized care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU. Manage complex patient populations including EL...
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Jeffrey Nicholson, PA-C, PhD, M.Ed, MPAS, DFAAPA)
Experienced PA, NP, RN, MD Experts Provided Stat
PA Experts Network
Cape Coral, Florida
Physician Assistant, General Practice
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Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Expert Witness Referrals, PA, NP, RN, nurse, sitter, nursing home, long term care, assisted living, memory care, EMT, CRNA
Contact Jeffrey Nicholson, PA-C, PhD for ALL ALLIED HEALTH AND MD EXPERTS. We specialize in physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health (therapists, EMTs, , etc). We now also have physicians available in all specialties. Dr. Nicholson wil help you personally and coordinate an expert from his NETWORK OF QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED EXPERTS, usually within 48 hours. Dr. Nicholson has been a standard of care expert for 15 years and has been a practicing PA for 30 years, is a national speaker, former PA Program Director, and is a respected leader in his profession, with advanced degrees from Harvard University, Boston College and the University of Wisconsin.
Current CV Highlights:
Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants;
President, American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine;
Membership Commission, AAPA;
Delegate, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants;
Board of Directors, Hillside Health Care International Mission Clinic;
Adju...
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Caitlin Maus, CRNA, APRN, MS
CRNA Anesthesia Expert/Level 1 Trauma High Risk OB
Audible Lightning LLC
Plantation, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse
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General Anesthsia, Cardiac, Regional Anesthesia, Thoracic, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Bariatric surgery, Total IV Anesthesia, Outpatient Anesthesia, High risk OB, Gynecological surgery, Trauma, Robotic surgery, Neurosurgery, Difficult airway, Orthopedic surgery, Head and Neck surgery, Interventional Radiology, Transplant surgery
I am a CRNA and APRN with over 13 years of experience in high-acuity anesthesia practice, including extensive work in a Level 1 trauma center and high-risk obstetrics. My clinical expertise spans trauma, surgical, and obstetric anesthesia, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, perioperative decision-making, and standards of care.
I specialize in reviewing complex medical records to identify key clinical issues, evaluate adherence to accepted anesthesia practices, and determine potential deviations in care. I translate detailed medical information into clear, actionable insights that assist attorneys in case evaluation, strategy, and litigation.
With experience across both hospital and outpatient settings, I bring a well-rounded, real-world perspective to every case. I am committed to delivering objective, thorough, and timely reviews that stand up to scrutiny.
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Mary Carpenter, BSN, CCRN
ICU-CTICU nurse-ECMO specialist
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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ECMO(Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), ICU (Intensive Care), heart failure, SCAI staging, MCS(Mechanical Circulatory Support), Cardiogenic /septic shock, ARDS/ respiratory failure, CTICU(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care), CRRT, ECPELLA, Heart liver kidney lung Transplant, Multiorgan failure, Impella LVAD RVAD
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Cardiothoracic and Surgical ICUs and perioperative nursing. ECMO Specialist with advanced expertise in extracorporeal life support, Impella, ECPELLA, LVAD, RVAD, and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) management. SCAI Shock Staging nurse educator with a strong commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Experienced in the care of diverse high-acuity populations, including patients with heart failure and complex shock states—cardiogenic, septic, mixed, hemorrhagic, and hypovolemic shock—as well as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, and multi-organ failure. Extensive experience managing post–cardiac surgery, transplant, and surgical ICU patients from ENT, plastic surgery, urology, and other perioperative specialties in Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic medical centers.
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Mary F. Jorgensen, RN, LNCC
Board Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Rimkus
Tampa, Florida
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Critical Care, Hospice, Home Care, Long-term Care, Critical Care Transport, EMS, Labor Relations, Quality Improvement, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Paralegal, Medical and Billing Records
Ms. Mary Jorgensen has over 31 years of nursing experience in various settings including critical care, hospice, home care, long-term care, critical care transport, EMS, labor relations, and quality improvement. She was board certified as a critical care nurse during her bedside career and is now a board-certified Legal Nurse Consultant. She worked as a Nurse Paralegal for DLA in New York for the defense team of a major pharmaceutical company in class action diet drug litigations. She worked for Deacon Moulds & Stofer, PA in St. Petersburg, Florida, as a Nurse Paralegal in defense of medical malpractice claims and as the in-house consulting expert for allegations of long-term care negligence.
Now, as a Nurse Consultant, Ms. Jorgensen applies her extensive, broad clinical-based knowledge to review and analyze medical and billing records to assist consultants and clients in understanding the medical aspects of each case and how her findings impact the overall case value. She pro...
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Alexandra Hafenbrack
Clinically active PCU & Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Nurse
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Progressive care, Medical/surgical, Inpatient Rehab, Med/Surg, Neurology, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, Cardiac, Surgical, Acute care, Stroke, Wound, Traumatic brain injury, Registered nurse, Pain, Hospital, Falls
I’m a clinically active Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience working in progressive care (PCU) and Medical/Surgical nursing in acute care hospitals. Previous experience within the last 5 years in inpatient rehab and intermediate care.
Licensed in Florida with a compact (multi-state) nursing license.
My specialities in PCU and Med/Surg include trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, stroke, orthopedics, wound care (pressure injuries), cardiac, surgical care, telemetry, inpatient rehab, geriatric care, and a wide range of medical conditions.
I’m a stroke certified nurse with my NIHSS certification and additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).
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Donna S Jones, RN,
DSJ & Associates,
Brunswick, Georgia
Nurse
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Medical Critical Care, Ventilator Patients, Cardiac ICU, Respiratory ICU, Medical Surgical Nursing, Progressive Care Unit, Pediatrics, emergency room, ACLS, PACU, Nursing Negligence & Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Medical Record Review, Adherence to Standard of Care, Pain Management
• Developed a CD in PDF format of a Medical Data Kit to help individuals document and maintain their Individualized Medical Records.
• Interviewed twice on the radio program “Nurse View”, a program for Nurses by Nurses regarding issues and opportunities in the nursing field.
• Guest Speaker on an hour-long web seminar for the Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE) in regard to obtaining and reviewing medical records.
• Seminar speaker at Alive Expo at the World Congress Center focusing on “Maintaining Your Health Care”.
• Guest Lecturer for the National Business Institute on “Anatomy & Physiology for Attorneys”.
• Guest Speaker 2019 JERK conference for LNCs.
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Maria Casement, MSN, RN, CNOR
Operating Room Nurse Expert Witness
Cumming, Georgia
Nurse
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Surgical Nurse, Operating Room Nurse, Certified Operating Room Nurse, CNOR, Circulator, Circulating Nurse, OR Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, RN Circulator, Ambulatory Surgery Nurse, Clinical Educator
I am a Certified Operating Room Nurse with over 18 years of hands-on clinical experience in perioperative nursing. My background includes practice in both Level I Trauma Centers and Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery Centers, providing a broad, real-world perspective on operating room standards of care.
- Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) since 2011
- Member, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for over 15 years
I have extensive circulating nurse experience across multiple surgical specialties, including:
- General and Laparoscopic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Urological Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Kidney Transplant Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
I currently practice in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, delivering direct patient care and ensuring strict adherence to perioperative nursing standards, policies, and protocols.
I hold a Multistate Compact ...
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Marie Carson
Operating Room Nurse Expert
Carson Legal Nurse Consultant
SMYRNA, Georgia
General Surgery, Nurse
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Operating Room RN Circulator, Nerve Damage, Medical Malpractice, RN, Legal Nursing, Surgery, Positioning in the Operating Room, Legal Nurse Consultant, Back Surgery, Risk Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Registered Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Robotic Surgery, Healthcare, Neurology Surgery, Circulator, GYN Surgery, Cystology Surgery, RN
With over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in operating room as a RN circulator and general nursing care, I bring a deep, real-world clinical perspective to legal matters involving medical malpractice. As a seasoned Legal Nurse Consultant, I offer expert insight into the standard of care, nursing protocols, and surgical procedures, making me a valuable asset in evaluating the merit of medical cases.
My extensive background in the operating room equips me with a sharp eye for identifying deviations from best practices and understanding complex surgical documentation. I specialize in case merit reviews, deposition preparation, and expert witness testimony—delivering clear, unbiased, and professionally grounded opinions that stand up to scrutiny in legal proceedings.
Attorneys rely on my meticulous attention to detail, strong clinical foundation, and ability to translate complex medical language into concise, understandable terms. Whether consulting...
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Kathleen Mills
Nurse, Director of Nursing in Long Term Care
Villa Rica, Georgia
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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Nurse, woundcare, risk management, falls, standards of Care, critical thinking, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, dieviations from the standard of care, pressure ulcers, restraints, infection control, education, nurse leadership, weight loss, deviations in clinical systems, nursing home administration, abuse neglect.
Regional Certified Director of Nursing with extensive experience overseeing multi-facility skilled nursing and sub-acute operations across diverse healthcare markets. Experienced in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight, survey readiness, and operational turnaround, with a strong record of clearing Immediate Jeopardy citations, stabilizing Special Focus facilities, and achieving Five-Star quality outcomes.
Extensive experience conducting nurse consultations and comprehensive reviews of clinical malpractice cases to determine deviations from standards of care. Skilled in analyzing medical records, identifying regulatory deficiencies, evaluating policy adherence, and collaborating with legal counsel to provide recommendations aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations.
Experienced in, certified risk management, infection preventionist, staff education and development, and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels, pressure ulcers, wound care certified, rest...
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Cynthia Savor, BSN, RN
Operating room nurse, outpatient orthopedics
Savor Nurse Consulting LLC
Cumming, Georgia
Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery
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Outpatient orthopedics, ACLs, Knees, Shoulders, Foot and Ankle, Hand/ Upper extremity, Orthopedic oncology, Spine
I have been an operating room nurse for 25 years, the last 16 of those in outpatient orthopedics/ sports medicine. I have a background in level 1 and level 2 trauma procedures including spine, orthopedics, general surgery and neuro. I spent 7 years as a travel nurse at various hospitals in the southeast before settling on a staff nurse position in Atlanta at Emory Musculoskeletal Institute. We are a busy 6 OR outpatient facility, working with top physicians in their respective fields. I train perioperative nurses, who come through the program and have spent years utilizing my experience with fellows, residents and athletic trainers.
I have had experience with expert witness reviews, and have demonstrated to my attorneys that I am reliable and knowledgeable in my field of practice to carry out the standards of care to which we adhere to.
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Misty Coffman, RN, MSCC, CNLCP
Nurse Life Care Plan Expert Witness - Experienced
National Life Care Planning Experts, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Life Care Planning, Medical Billing
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Life Care Plan, Life Care Planner, Nurse Expert, Nurse, LCP, TBI, Brain Injury, Amputation, Cerebral Palsy, Birth Injuries, Life Care Plans, Damage Assessments, Medical Bill Reviews, Medical Bill Review, Life Care Plan Rebuttal, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Claims, Accidents, Injuries
Misty Coffman, RN, MSCC, CNLCP is a highly experienced Nurse Life Care Planning expert witness with nearly four decades of nursing practice and extensive deposition and trial experience. She brings exceptional credibility, leadership, and real-world clinical depth to complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases.
She has been a Registered Nurse for 37 years and served as President of the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AAANLCP) in 2024, following her tenure as an Executive Board Member from 2022–2024. Her national leadership role reflects peer-recognized expertise and a deep command of life care planning standards and methodology.
Her clinical and administrative background spans a broad range of healthcare settings, including orthopedic nursing, medical-surgical nursing, occupational health, long-term and skilled nursing care, medical billing, and healthcare compliance. She has held senior leadership roles such as Director of Nursing...
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Carol Reynolds, MSN, MBA, RN, ONC
Expert RN for Medical Legal Case Reviews
Cumming, Georgia
Nurse
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Medical/ surgical, Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine
With over 30 years of nursing experience, I provide expert witness and legal nurse consulting services with a focus on medical/surgical, orthopedic, trauma, and spine care. I offer thorough, objective medical record reviews, identifying key issues and standards of care relevant to each case.
I hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and maintain active RN licensure. Known for attention to detail, professionalism, and clear communication, I deliver reliable, high-quality support to attorneys for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Maria Hagen
Emergency Room Nurse and Audit Trail analyst
Homer Glen, Illinois
Nurse
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Emergency Room Adult and Pediatrics, Preceptor, Triage nurse, Charge nurse, Bedside nurse, Audit Trail analyst
I am an Emergency Room nurse with 13 years of experience, currently still working at the bedside. I care for both pediatric and adult patients and have served in roles including triage, charge nurse, and preceptor for new hires. I am also trained in audit trail analysis to uncover the full story behind each case. I do not stand for the plaintiff or the defense, I stand for the standard of care. I was honored with the DAISY Award in March 2019 and have been nominated four additional times.
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Gina V Marra, RN, LCSW, CLCP
Emergency Medicine RN + LCSW + CLCP
Chicago, Illinois
Nurse, Social Work
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emergency department, emergency medicine, emergency, trauma, social work, therapist, psychiatry, catastrophic injury, restraint use, 215 mental health evaluation, LCSW, mental health, traumatic brain injury, Life Care Plan, triage, discharge, personal injury, life care plan, addiction, abuse
Gina Marra is a registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, legal nurse consultant, and life care planning professional with clinical experience in emergency nursing, psychiatric and behavioral health care, neurologic injury, traumatic brain injury, and medically complex patients. She continues to practice at the bedside in the emergency department, giving her current, firsthand knowledge of emergency nursing standards, triage, assessment, patient safety, discharge practices, documentation, and interdisciplinary care.
Gina has experience evaluating cases involving emergency care, nursing standards of care, patient deterioration, discharge safety, communication, documentation, and care coordination. She has reviewed matters for both plaintiff and defense, completed complex expert reports, assessed cases for merit, and provided deposition testimony. She has also attended Independent Medical Examinations related to mental health issues and nursing scopes and standards.
Her com...
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Dr Linda L. Morris, Ph.D., APN, CCNS, FCCM
Dr. Linda L. Morris, Inc.
Darien, Illinois
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse
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tracheostomy specialist, critical care, respiratory nursing, adult nursing, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, nurse, acute care, medical malpractice, nursing standard of care, tracheostomy care, personal injury
Linda Morris is a certified clinical nurse specialist in critical care, who provides consultation and expert testimony in medical-legal cases.
Over 30 years experience in health care, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia.
Advanced practice nurse for respiratory care and tracheostomy specialist.
Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
Tracheostomy specialist and co-editor / author of the new book, Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, 2nd Ed. (Morris & Afifi, 2021, Benchmark Health Publishing).
Speaker who has developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups.
Clinical consulting for tracheostomy patients (improving care; developing policies, protocols, teaching, etc.)
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Julie A. Armstrong, PsyD, RNCS
Psychologist RNCS - Expert Witness - Child & Adult
Iowa
Psychology, Nurse
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Psychology Trauma, PTSD, Personal Injury, Malingering, Nursing Standards of Practice, Psychiatric Hospital, Child Psychology, Sexual Abuse, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Psychiatric Nursing, Misattribution, Trauma and Developmental Disability, Abuse trauma
Dr. Armstrong is a seasoned professional has experience with successful court testimony and deposition across the nation. Highly proficient at integrating information from comprehensive records review and identification of other issues that may be relevant. Experience with records review analysis, and testimony for cases involving both adults and children. Medical records reviews for nursing standards of practice, or evaluation of cases for merit available. Dr. Armstrong is a personable former educator who speaks plainly, and explains opinions clearly to the jury in an attempt to educate.
Past cases include Medical Malpractice, Emotional Injury and Distress, Allegations of Harassment and other Employment issues. Work consists of retention by Defense and Plaintiff cases.
Dr. Armstrong is a frequent evaluator for the Board of Nursing and other administrative boards for the state of California.
Please call for a complimentary telephone consultation about your case. Also available ...
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Pia Spitzer, MSN/MSHCA, PHN, RN, FN-CSp
Nurse Expert in Nursing and administrative issues
Wise Alliance Consulting
Overland Park, Kansas
Nursing Homes, Nursing Administration
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Elder abuse, Elder neglect, Nursing Home abuse, Nursing professional malpractice, hospital, Home Health, Assisted Living, Nursing administration, Medication Errors, Nurse, Rehabilitation nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Life Care planning, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation
Ms. Spitzer is a Legal Nurse Consultant. She is an Experienced Chief Nurse Executive, Hospital Director, and Corporate Consultant to multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities in the past, Director of Quality and Risk in a Rehabilitation hospital and experienced in all aspects of Administrative and internal clinical operations. Ms. Spitzer has 24 years of healthcare experience in various settings and has opined on multiple nursing issues as a Consulting Expert and as an Expert Witness. Ms. Spitzer has extensive knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as they apply to Long Term Care, acute care, and rehabilitation. As a Corporate Consultant, she was heavily involved in all aspects of clinical operations including survey preparations, plans of correction write ups, writing and updating policies and procedures, staffing issues, educating nursing staff on clinical skills, elder abuse allegations investigations and reporting, standards of care, and all other aspects of clinical care. Ms...
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ANAELISE E MARTINEZ
Legal Nurse Consultant - ER/Trauma Adult & Peds
AEMartinez Consulting INC
Silver Spring, Maryland
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Pediatric Emergency Room, Emergency Room, Critical Care Transport, School Nursing, Trauma Nurse, Infusion Therapy, IV Therapy, Independent Medical Examinations, Research, Insurance Assessment, Insurance Underwriting, Nurse, Chronic Care Management
I am a Legal Nurse Consultant with 11 years of experience in the nursing field. My primary area of specialty is Emergency Room & Trauma (Level 1) for both adult and pediatric populations. I am a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) and an experienced critical care transport nurse, managing primarily Cardiac ICU (CICU) patients.
Throughout my career I have worked in dynamic, high-acuity settings, where critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and attention to detail are paramount. While I have a strong background in critical care nursing, I also have experience in the following nursing specialties: school nursing, research & clinical trials, chronic care management, case management, IV therapy, sedation nursing, insurance underwriting benefits assessments, and independent/defense medical exams (IME/DME). My diverse background and experience allow me to offer a comprehensive and holistic understanding of complex medical cases.
In addition to my clinical experience, I have exte...
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Maria P Balatzis, MSN, RN-BC, CNE-cl
Medical Surgical Nursing Inpatient
Nurse Expert Consulting Services
Perry Hall, Maryland
Nurse, General Surgery
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Acute Care Inpatient Nursing, Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse, Surgical-Oncological Nurse, Gastrointestinal Surgical Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
ANCC Board Certified in Medical Surgical Nursing
ANCC Board Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator
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Donald J. LeBlanc, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, NREMT
Delden Nurse Consulting
Paxton, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Flight Nursing, Transport Medicine, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, Trauma, Nurse, Stroke, Standards of Care, Pediatrics, Pulmonary
I have 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and have worked in a variety of settings. After proudly earning an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps I attended Fitchburg State College and graduated with my BSN.
I started my career as a medical/surgical nurse and gained experience in orthopedics and telemetry. I was then fortunate to participate in a Critical Care Internship at Mount Auburn Hospital and worked in the Medical/Cardiac and Surgical Intensive Care Units as well as the Emergency Department. My career progressed by gaining employment in the Emergency Department at UMass Medical Center, the only Level 1 Emergency/Trauma Center in Central Massachusetts. Working as a Staff Nurse, I cared for a wide variety of conditions in the adult and pediatric emergency/trauma departments. My responsibility increased as I assumed the role of a Resource/Charge Nurse. After 5 years, in 2010, I was honored to accept a position as a Critical Care Flig...
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Mary Ellen Bouve, BSN, RN, CCRN-N
NICU Neonatal Infant Nurse (Infants 0-8 months)
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Nurse, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
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NICU Nurse Expert, Neonatal Nurse Expert, Infant Nurse Expert, Newborn Nurse, Prematurity, Birth Injury, HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Injury), NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis), BPD, Pre-Op and Post-op Care, Sepsis, Tracheostomies, Ventilators, Central Lines, IV complications, Surgery, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Hypoglycemia
19 years as a Neonatal ICU (NICU) nurse in a Level IV NICU (birth to 8 months) at a Harvard Medical teaching hospital. Actively at the bedside. Neonatal critical care certification. Experience with most newborn and infant medical and surgical diagnoses, including (but not limited to): birth injury, prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), therapeutic hypothermia, chronic lung disease (CLD), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), IV infiltration/extravasation, hypoglycemia, seizures, wound care, abdominal wall defects, esophageal atresia, cardiac defects, neurologic disorders, metabolic disorders, rare genetic disorders, and multi system failure. Routinely care for patients on multiple modes of ventilation, and/or with tracheostomies, chest tubes, gastric tubes, and central lines. Post-anesthesia care (PACU). Discharge planning and education. NRP and PALS certification.
Deposition and Trial experience as a NICU nurse expert.
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Patricia J Bartzak, DNP, RN, CMSRN, TCRN, CNRN, NPD-BC
Staff Nurse - Direct Patient Care
Clinical Nurse
Natick, Massachusetts
Nurse
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Medical-Surgical Nursing, Trauma, Infectious Disease, Clinical Nursing Care, Critical Care Nursing, Wound Care, Patient Safety, Patient Falls
Skilled hospital nurse clinician with 23 years of direct nursing care of patients with infectious diseases and trauma patients, including injuries and diseases related to neurologic, cardiac, renal, renal transplant, spinal, orthopedic and acute and chronic pain and oncologic diagnoses.
Reviewed more than 85 cases in 9 years, written several reports, and been deposed about 20 times in person and video, both plaintiff and defense.
Currently working as a staff nurse in a hospital designated as a level 1 trauma center.
Direct care experience with complex airways, cervical instability, multi-drain management, epidural abscesses, orthopedic hardware infections, invasive monitoring, complex wounds, pain management and surgical interventions from multiple services: orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, thoracic, infectious disease and gastrointestinal medicine.
Co-chaired the American Nurse's Association (ANA) Scope & Standards of Practice, the nursing standards that guides nu...
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Dr. Shawn M. Stanghellini, RN, DNP, CCRN
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Bedside practicing nurse, medical record review, review of medical records, nursing standards of care, patient safety, patient falls, acute care nursing, medication administration, and nursing-related issues
Dr. Stanghellini RN has been a bedside practicing nurse since 1994. He also has experience as a charge nurse, nurse educator, and visiting scholar. He is available to review medical records for nursing standards of care.
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Amanda Sedlik, MSHI, BSN, RN, CSA, CDS, CLNC
RN Expert - Clinical & Information Technology
Sedlik Legal Consulting
White Lake, Michigan
Health Informatics, Nurse
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EHR, Medical Record, Health Record, EMR, Health Information Technology, Assisted Living, Non-Skilled Home Care, Legal Nurse, Senior Care, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Malpractice, Hospitals, Healthcare, Nursing, Record Review, Standards of Care, Investigation, Analysis, Evaluation
I am a Registered Nurse with over 18 years of healthcare informatics/technology (2006) & over 25 years of healthcare experience (1999). I held healthcare roles as a bedside RN, in clinical management, as an electronic health record (EHR) analyst & project manager, and in executive-level positions within the health information technology profession. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Health Informatics.
I am extremely versed in overall healthcare and can look at cases with various healthcare lenses because of my strong, diverse background. As a leader, I was asked to review multiple cases to assist with standards of care, defendant identification, EHR standards, documentation, and much more.
I have reviewed multiple cases related to clinical standards of care, screening for merit, defendant identification, locating experts, organization & summarization of the medical record, and relevant document recommendations. I have also reviewed over 40 cases rela...
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Jaclyn Recker
LD RN Expert Witness & Fetal Monitoring Educator
Claddagh Counsel LLC
Lowell, Michigan
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nurse
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L&D Expert Witness, Fetal Monitoring Expert, High-Risk Obstetrics Expert Witness, Birth Injury, HIE, EFM Expert, Neonatal Resuscitation, Shoulder Dystocia, Chorioamnionitis, Cesarean Section, Neonatal Injury, Hemorrhage, AWHONN Instructor, Preterm Labor, Hypoxia, Acidosis, Certified, Triage, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Jaclyn Recker, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP, C-EFM
Labor & Delivery Expert Witness | Fetal Monitoring Consultant | Nurse Educator | Developer of TruHue™
-Certifications: Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB), Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP), and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
-AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor: I educate resident physicians and both experienced and inexperienced nurses to interpret fetal heart rate tracings
using NICHD definitions and apply evidence-based interventions.
-I am the developer of TruHue™, a proprietary fetal monitoring report
I am a nationally certified Labor and Delivery nurse with 14 years of clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics. I am clinically active at the bedside at a Magnet Designated Hospital in Michigan. I serve as a charge nurse, preceptor, and frequently work in triage (the emergency room for women with a pregnancy 20 weeks' gestation and above). I have a passion for education and promoting safe care for all individua...
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Mary Kay Kolar, RN,BSN,JD,CLCP
Certified Life Care Planner, Ret trial attorney
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
Woodbury, Minnesota
Life Care Planning, Nurse
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Medical knowledge, Nurse consultant, Delayed diagnosis, Legal knowledge, Brain damage, Surgical error, Trial experience, Amputations, Birth injuries, Medical malpractice, Spinal cord injuries, Consultant, Trauma, Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
After high school I attended Abbot Hospital nursing school and received an RN diploma. I then worked in Critical Care at Mayo Clinic. I graduated from Mayo’s pediatric nurse practitioner program then worked in that field and critical care while attending Augsburg College to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in nursing Summa cum laude. I then practiced in critical care while attending law school. After graduating Magna Cum Lau. I practiced with a mid size firm for 30 years trying multiple medical malpractice cases. I also tried several defense cases mainly involving auto accidents.
When I retired from law practice I decided to pursue a career which allowed me to use both my nursing and law experience. Life care planning does just that. I enjoy working with attorneys as it keeps my legal skills . As an LCP I personally review all medical and other relevant materials, interview the claimant, research the injuries then write a Liife Care Plan that contains a summary of the m...
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Kirstin Menne, BSN, RN, CEN
Legal Nurse Consultant & Certified Emergency Nurse
Menne LNC, LLC
Woodbury, Minnesota
Emergency Medicine
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Legal Nurse Consultant, Medication error, Nurse Expert Witness, Nurse Expert Witness, Certified Emergency Nurse, Failure to monitor, Nursing Standard of Care, Failure to treat, Wrongful death, Emergency Department Standards of Care, Failure to diagnose, Emergency Department Nurse, Emergency Nursing Expert
Kirstin Menne, BSN, RN, CEN
Legal Nurse Consultant | Emergency Nursing Expert
I am a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) and Legal Nurse Consultant with over nine years of frontline bedside experience in high-acuity emergency department settings. My clinical background allows me to provide clear, practical insight into emergency nursing standards of care, patient safety, and clinical decision-making.
I have extensive experience caring for critically ill and injured patients, including trauma, cardiac and neurologic emergencies, sepsis, and rapid patient deterioration. My practice has required precise assessment, prioritization, high-alert medications, continuous monitoring, and effective interdisciplinary communication in time-sensitive environments.
As a Legal Nurse Consultant, I support attorneys by reviewing and analyzing medical records, identifying deviations from standards of care, evaluating nursing actions within real-world emergency department workflow, and translating compl...
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Kim E. Stonecypher, MSN, BSN, CLNC
Flowood, Mississippi
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Nursing Administration, Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Nursing Care, Medical Record Review, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Restraints, Joint Commission, Defense, Plaintiff, Suicide Prevention and Ligature Resistant Consulting
Kim Stonecypher is a Master’s prepared nurse with over 33 years of leadership and clinical experience. As a Nursing Administrator, she has provided leadership and oversight for numerous medical-surgical, critical care and behavioral health departments. Additionally, she has served as the Nursing Administration representative for various quality and performance improvement committees and task forces.
Kim’s experience also includes an in-depth knowledge base and preparation for Joint Commission surveys. She will provide a comprehensive medical record review as well as an expert opinion and summary utilizing an in-depth literature review. She has both recent deposition and trial experience. Kim remains in active practice.
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Jessica J Fink, RN, BSN, CMSRN
Certified Medical-Surgical RN - Expert Witness
Medical Perspective LLC
Herculaneum, Missouri
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Medical-Surgical, General Surgery, Falls, Medical Record Review, Nursing Standard of Care, Chronologies, Nursing Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Hospital Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Patient Safety, Sepsis, IV Complications, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medication Safety, Pressure Ulcer Prevention
I am a Legal Nurse Consultant and Nurse Expert Witness with more than 17 years of experience caring for patients with diverse medical conditions.
Throughout my career, I have cultivated extensive expertise across various nursing domains, ensuring I remain well-informed about current policies, procedures, and best practices. My knowledge encompasses clinical skills, standards of care, and the most recent evidence-based practices that contribute to optimal patient outcomes.
I hold a Board Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing, reflecting my commitment to maintaining high standards of professional competence. In my current position, I deliver patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care plans that address each patient's specific needs.
In my direct patient care responsibilities, I serve as a clinical instructor and preceptor, mentoring new graduates, nursing students, and newly hired staff.
I am employed at St. Clare Hospital in Fen...
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Christy Smith, RN, CCRN, CLNC
Med-Surg and Cardiovascular Critical Care Nursing
Northwest Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Lakeside, Montana
Critical Care Medicine, Nurse
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Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Progressive Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastro-Intestinal, Urology, Geriatrics, Pressure Injuries, Falls, Neurology
I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of high‑acuity clinical experience, originally trained in Memphis and licensed to practice across multiple states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, and currently Montana under a multi‑state license. I continue to practice at the bedside and serve as a Shift Unit Supervisor in a Progressive Care Unit, bringing both hands‑on critical care expertise and lower‑level management experience to my role.
I am certified in Critical Care and deeply familiar with Standards of Nursing Care, Joint Commission requirements, and CMS regulations. My background spans ICU, cardiovascular, and progressive care environments, and I remain actively engaged in direct patient care, clinical decision‑making, and unit operations.
In addition to my clinical practice, I have been a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2010, providing expert review and analysis of medical records, standards of care, and regulatory compliance. My dual p...
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Johnathan Hogzett
Critical Care & Trauma Nursing Expert Witness
Omaha, NE, Nebraska
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine
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Heart, Vascular, Neurology, Trauma, Emergency, Hospital Administration, Electronic ICU, telemedicine
Seasoned nurse leader and educator with nearly 20 years of experience in critical care, emergency, and trauma services. Former Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Full-time faculty at Creighton University College of Nursing, bringing real-world expertise to nursing education. Master’s in Nursing with a focus on Healthcare Administration; doctoral candidate in Nursing Administration and Leadership. Expert in standards of care, medical record review, and evidence-based practice. Recognized "40 Under 40" nurse leader, experienced board member, and certified in Hospital Incident Command. Skilled at delivering clear, thorough, and objective expert opinions.
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Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management
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geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse.
Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
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REBECCA MCCARTHY, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, RAC-CT
RN, Nursing Home, Administration, Fall, pressure u
piscataway, New Jersey
Nurse, Nursing Homes
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Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Pressure Ulcers, Falls, Resident Rights, Neglect, Quality Care, Bed Sores, Wounds, Fractures, Affidavit of Merit, Injury, Legal Nurse Consulting, Deviation, Medical Record Review, Negligence, RN
Rebecca is a board-certified geriatric nurse with over 29 years experience working in NURSING HOMES/Skilled Rehabilitation/Long Term Care Facilities. Rebecca served in positions as Vice President of Nursing, Director of Nursing, Educator, Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, and staff nurse. She is intimately familiar with nursing standards of practice and state and federal codes. Rebecca is actively involved in ensuring quality of care in Nursing Homes. She has expert knowledge with FALLS and PRESSURE ULCERS. Additionally, Rebecca is a clinical professor who provides hands on clinical instructions to RN students.
Rebecca is available to review medical records, provide affidavit of merit, write expert reports and served as expert witness at deposition and trial. Rebecca provides expert services to both plaintiff and defendant attorneys.
Areas of Expertise
Pressure Sore/Ulcer/Injury, Falls/Fracture, Medical Records Review, Nursing Home State and Federal Code, Residents Quality of Life, Resi...
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Nancy Radoslovich Ludwikowski, RN, MA
Perioperative Nurse
New Jersey
Nurse, Plastic Surgery
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Operating Room, preop admission nurse, Scrub and circulating nurse, PACU nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Perioperative Nursing, Nursing Administration, Legal Nurse Consultant, OR Manager
I have 43 years of perioperative experience in a variety of clinical units unit. I am a member of AORN and ASPAN, nationally recognized nursing societies that provide practice guidelines, continuing education opportunities , and clinical resources for safer surgery. I am very familiar with the the standards of perioperative nursing care, as well as the requirements for ambulatory certification. I am a published author on both clinical and managerial topics.
I have been a testifying expert for 10 years. My legal experience includes reviewing cases for merit, developing chronologies, writing expert reports, and providing deposition testimony. I have worked for both the plaintiff and defense,
I look forward to discussing your case with you.
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Maurene Merritt, RN
Active Labor & Delivery Nurse, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Red Bank , New Jersey
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Labor & Delivery, Shoulder Dystocia, Malpractice, HIE, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Plexus Injury, Failure to treat, Chain of Command, Failure to Progress, Ceserean Section, Neonatal Negligence, Pitocin-oxytocin, Tachystole, Fetal Distress, EFM, Bradycardia, Birth Injury, Standards of Care
The National Standard of Care Authority
I identify gaps between clinical documentation and bedside care. Having practiced across diverse perinatal units nationwide, I offer a multi-jurisdictional perspective grounded in experience across varied hospital systems. I don’t just know one hospital’s policy—I know the national standard. My authority is backed by elite clinical validation, including Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) certification and dual Fetal Monitoring certifications (C-EFM via NCC and AWHONN/A1). I am an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care.
Critical Event Analysis: Neonatal & Maternal Injury
I provide objective, evidence-based reviews of the top drivers of OB malpractice claims—including oxygen deprivation, delivery trauma, delayed interventions, mismanaged medications, and breakdowns in the chain of command. With advanced certifications (NRP, ACLS, BLS) and over 2...
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Catherine E Vulcano
Forensic Nurse Expert Witness | ED SA IPV Abuse
Berkeley Hts, New Jersey
Nurse, Forensic Medicine
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HIPAA compliance, Child/Adult Abuse, Forensic nursing, Sexual Assault Adult/child, IPV/DV, Strangulation, Evidence collection, Human Trafficking, Medical chronology, Standard of care, Quality improvement, Medical Record Review, Risk Management, Case Evaluation, Documentation audit, Medical Malpractice, Forensic charting, Neuro chart
Forensic Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness specializing in sexual assault medical forensic examinations (SAMFE/SANE practice), intimate partner violence/domestic violence, physical abuse injury assessment, and non-fatal strangulation. I provide litigation support for plaintiff and defense counsel, including case merit review, medical record review, medical chronology, standard-of-care analysis, and expert reports grounded in peer-reviewed literature and national forensic nursing standards.
I am routinely engaged for expert testimony on forensic nursing scope of practice, evidence collection and preservation, chain of custody, injury interpretation and documentation, trauma-informed care, and the medical significance of strangulation-related findings, evolving injury patterns, and follow-up care needs. I have been qualified as an expert in non-fatal strangulation, physical abuse, and sexual assault, and I have supported multiple pretrial proceedings including 104 hearings. I have ...
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Nancy Radoslovich Ludwikowski, RN, MA
Perioperative Nurse
New York
Nurse, Plastic Surgery
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Operating Room, preop admission nurse, Scrub and circulating nurse, PACU nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Perioperative Nursing, Nursing Administration, Legal Nurse Consultant, OR Manager
I have 43 years of perioperative experience in a variety of clinical units unit. I am a member of AORN and ASPAN, nationally recognized nursing societies that provide practice guidelines, continuing education opportunities , and clinical resources for safer surgery. I am very familiar with the the standards of perioperative nursing care, as well as the requirements for ambulatory certification. I am a published author on both clinical and managerial topics.
I have been a testifying expert for 10 years. My legal experience includes reviewing cases for merit, developing chronologies, writing expert reports, and providing deposition testimony. I have worked for both the plaintiff and defense,
I look forward to discussing your case with you.
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Sharlene Rojas, RN, BSN, MPH, NYSAFE, TNCC, CEN, CCRN, LNCC
Expert Witness: Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
Altrium Consulting Services
Yonkers, New York
Legal Nurse Consulting, Emergency Medicine
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Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse, Chart Review Analysis, Medical Records Review, Medication Errors, Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Care, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Department Standards, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Triage, Trauma, Sepsis, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Sharlene Rojas brings over a quarter-century of nursing experience as the founder and chief executive officer of Altrium Consulting Services, LLC. Coupled with her background as a professional liability investigator, she brings an invaluable skill set allowing the firm to offer a myriad of services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys, as well as hospitals and other healthcare organizations, including:
• Expert witness testimony (emergency nursing, trauma, acute cardiac, and critical care)
• Chart Review – Organize, summarize, and decipher the medical record (written or electronic), including chronologies, discrepancies, etc.
• Case Analysis – Standard of care, potential proximate cause, hospital policies, screening cases for merit, etc.
• Research and summarization of the relevant medical literature
• Preparation for deposition and/or trial – research, exhibits, documents
• Independent/Defense Medical Examination
Her experience as a professional liability investigator for char...
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Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN
Nurse Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine
Nurse 911 Corp
New York
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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prehospital care, behavioral health, 5150, suicide prevention, crisis prevention, stroke fallouts, falls, ER Nurse UCLA, sepsis, ER overcrowding, triage errors, mental health, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention, misdiagnosis, triage in crisis, breach in standard of care, duty of care, psychosocial
As a current charge nurse, clinical nurse, triage nurse, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) at a Level I Trauma Center, I bring over 23 years of emergency nursing experience, with advanced expertise in triage precision, stroke activation, psychiatric crisis management, and maintaining safety during emergency department overcrowding. I provide comprehensive care coordination from EMS field communication to hospital-based critical decision-making.
I am a recognized expert in the triage process, with advanced proficiency in applying the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) to determine clinical urgency and anticipate resource needs. I have extensive experience identifying and preventing triage errors, particularly in high-volume settings where subtle but life-threatening presentations—such as early stroke, sepsis, or myocardial infarction—may be overlooked. I provide expert insight into common pitfalls in triage, including under-triaging of time-sensitive conditions, failure to recogniz...
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Erik C Lyons, MSN, AGNP-C, CCRN, CLNC
Adult Nurse Practitioner
North Bellmore, New York
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Arrhythmia, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Nurse Practitioner, NP, Primary Care, Nursing, RN, Critical Care, CCRN, Legal Nurse Consultant, CLNC, Nursing Standards of Care, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Pressure Ulcer
Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health.
Independent and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) / Nurse Practitioner Consultant to The Legal Profession.
Provides informed professional opinions, including an array of services and strategy to attorneys as an Expert Witness and Consulting Expert.
Currently serves as Nurse Practitioner in Electrophysiology / Cardiology at one of Long Island’s most recognized Hospitals. Advanced knowledge of cardiac rhythms and intra-cardiac rhythm devices, including the analysis of pacemakers and defibrillators in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Serves within the operating room / Electrophysiology Lab suite during intra-cardiac device implantation, comprehensive rhythm studies and ablation procedures. Performs surgical skin closure of device implant sites.
Extensive experience in Critical Care, Telemetry, and Medical Surgical Nursing with 10+ years of direct patient care.
Served as Assistant Nurse Manager and Rapid Response Nurse while in Criti...
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Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC
Nurse Expert and Consultant
Georgia Persky Consulting
Bedford, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance
Georgia J. Persky RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC, is an experienced nurse with over 40 years of broad adult care experience and 25 years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Persky served most recently as Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. For nine years, she was responsible for Patient Care Leadership and Risk and Quality Management for this 750 bed academic hospital. Currently, Dr. Persky serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity and as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness for medical malpractice and personal injury cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys.
Areas of Expertise:
Nursing Standards of Care
Hospital Nursing Care
Nursing Home Care
Home Health Care
Wound Care
Extravasation of Intravenous Line
Brachial Plexus Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Assault patient and staff
•Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
•Quality and...
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Stacey Kelland, MSN, BA, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CV-BC, CRNI
Award Winning Nurse Expert in Active Practice
Burgess Experts INC
Farmingdale, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical nursing, Cardiovascular nursing, Infusion nurse, IV, Falls, Pressure Injuries , Infiltration , Medication Errors, Post-op complications
• 15+ years of hands-on expertise in nursing.
• Inpatient staff nurse and educator in Long Island, New York.
INS certified in Infusion Nursing
ANCC Board Certified in Medical/Surgical and Cardiovascular Nursing.
• 2022-Present ANCC Chair of the Cardiovascular Content Expert Panel creating content and setting the standards for the national nursing certification exam.
• 2019- 2021 ANCC Medical-Surgical standard setting board for the national nursing certification exam.
• 2020 Award Winner of the Florence Nightingale Honor for Advancing the Profession of Nursing.
• 2022 team DAISY Award winner for Nursing Excellence.
• Active Registered Nurse licenses to practice in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida and Texas.
• Nurse Expert experienced in consultation, report writing, deposition and trial testimony.
• Master of Science in Nursing Education with experience in leadership and teaching nursing clinical.
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Elizabeth Gray Uzzle, MS, RN, CNM, NP
Certified Nurse-Midwife and OB RN Expert
Uzzle Consulting Inc
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Midwife, Nurse
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Nurse-Midwife, Nurse-Midwifery, Midwife, Obstetrical Nursing, Breastfeeding, Fetal Monitoring, Lactation, Contraception, Birth Injury, HIE, L&D Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Perineal Lacerations, Shoulder Dystocia, Obstetric Triage, Infant feeding, Postpartum, Midwifery, Nursing, NEC
Georgetown University Trained RN and Nurse-Midwife/Nurse Practitioner
As a very experienced Nurse-Midwife I have extensive experience in medical record review, report writing, deposition and trial. If you are seeking an expert witness who makes your case a priority, respects your deadlines and responds to your questions day or night look no further.
Having attended hundreds of births as a CNM, (and raised 3 strong-willed children) I am unshakable on the witness stand, yet juries find me relatable. Strong experience with deposition and testimony on subjects including: Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal Monitoring, Birth Center Complications, HIE, and Labor Management. Currently employed as hospitalist CNM for large regional health system.
Additionally I have:
Practiced in a free-standing birth center
Been an AWHONN instructor in fetal monitoring
Taught Neonatal Resuscitation
Served as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for OB
Served on Maternal Mortality Committee for State of Maryland
Serve...
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Maud Meulstee, DNP, RN, CNP
Yale University Legal Nurse Consultant
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
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nursing home abuse/neglect, pressure ulcers bed sores, wrongful death, geriatrics elder vulnerable, falls, understaffing, UTI sepsis septic shock, dehydration malnutrition, pneumonia, elopement, medication errors, restraint injuries, wound care, skilled nursing SNF, long term care, Veterans, infection, transfer, burns, nursing homes
Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners, active RN and NP license, active BLS
Member of AANP, American College of Cardiology, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Association
2018-2020 Board Member Council for Aging, MA
2020 -now Zeeland Consulting. Legal Nurse consulting agency employing several nurses, nurse practitioners and MDs for medical review of records/expert witness work. All work rigorously managed and supervised by myself.
2013 -2020 Veterans Healthcare Administration Family Nurse Practitioner, including inpatient and outpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, Disability examiner, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Hospice. Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner:
Inpatient RN from 2009, In-and Outpatient Family Nurse Practitioner from 2012.
2009-2013 Cleveland Clinic acute care Nurse (hepatology, diabetes, renal, hypertension, complex medical cases) and outpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner. Cleveland Clinic Cardiology rated #1 by US Wo...
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Cynthia Cross, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNSc
Nursing Practice Expert- All Inpatient Specialties
Franklinton, North Carolina
Nurse, Neurology
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Critical Care, Stroke, Brain Injury, Spine Surgery, Neurologic Surgery, Medical-Surgical Conditions, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Clinical Documentation, Care Planning, Scope of Nursing Practice
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist with certification in Adult Critical Care practicing in a large health care system. Current practice includes providing direct patient care and being a neurologic expert for nursing staff and liaison for the medical team members. Ensure evidence based practice for neuroscience population and nursing practice within scope of licensure. Investigate patient safety risk with implementation of quality improvement as needed.
Extensive experience with Stroke, Spine Surgery, Brain Surgery, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical & Ambulatory Care populations. Clinical focus and experience incorporating and ensuring standards of care, evidence based practice, scope of practice, quality improvement, electronic medical record documentation, patient safety, policy and guideline implementation, and expectations of interprofessional clinical practice.
Experience as legal nursing expert for over 6 years.
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DIANNE LYNNE SPOSITO, RN CEN
Highly experienced Registered Nurse
Spoz Enterprises & Productions Llc
Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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Nurse, Nursing, Intensive Care, ICU, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Medical-Surgical, Med-Surg, MEDSURG
I bring over 38 years of bedside nursing experience, specializing in the care of medical-surgical, intensive care, trauma, and emergency room patients. My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based standards and current hospital policy, and I am consistently engaged in advancing care delivery through adherence to best practices.
I am currently serving in the Emergency Department at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, I collaborate seamlessly across multidisciplinary teams to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care to a diverse population. In addition to direct patient care, I take pride in mentoring the next generation of nurses as a clinical instructor and preceptor for new graduates, baccalaureate nursing students, and onboarding staff. I’m dedicated to shaping skilled, compassionate clinicians who are confident in both critical thinking and technical expertise.
I remain actively involved in evolving clinical education and practice, and I am committed to fostering a culture...
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Taylor E Mullin, Ph.D., RN, CNOR
Oncology & Surgical Nursing Expert Witness
Dublin, Ohio
Surgical Oncology, Nurse
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CNOR, Certified Nurse in Operating Room, Procedural Sedation Nurse, Laparoscopic Surgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery, EMT-P, Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, GYN/ONC surgery, PhD, PharmD, EMS, Clinical Educator, Surgical Oncology, Surgical & Perioperative RN, Oncology Nursing, APRN, Infectious Disease, Interventional Radiology, PMHNP-BC
Taylor Mullin is a Ph.D. Candidate at The Ohio State University College of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio. Taylor holds a Masters in Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from Capital University, and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. She is a trained operating room nurse, surgical oncology nurse, and medical/surgical nurse. Taylor maintains a multi-state RN license, along with certifications in chemotherapy and immunotherapy (ONS/ONCC) and is a Certified Nurse in the Operating room (CNOR). Taylor also holds ACLS and BLS.
With a dynamic career spanning clinical practice, nursing education, research, and academic leadership, Taylor Mullin, PhD(c), MSN, RN, CNOR, is dedicated to advancing patient care and nursing excellence. As a Clinical Instructor of Practice at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, she teaches across undergraduate and bridge programs, integrating evidence-based practice into pharmacology, pathophysiol...
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Christie Mitstifer, MSN, MHA, RN, CNLCP
Pediatric Home Health Nurse & Life Care Planner
Mitstifer & Co.
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Medical Cost Projection, Mechanical Ventilation, Home health, Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Clinical Director, CPAP, Tracheostomy, Complex Care Management, GTube, Genetic disorder, Seizure, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury, Private duty nursing, Hospice, Cardiac defect, Special needs, Dysphagia, Nurse
Christie Mitstifer is an accomplished and highly qualified healthcare professional who leverages over 15 years of diverse clinical, administrative, and consulting experience to bridge the gap between complex patient care and legal healthcare analysis. Holding an associate in nursing, a bachelor’s in liberal arts, and dual master’s degrees in nursing (MSN) and healthcare administration (MHA), Ms. Mitstifer possesses a robust educational foundation that supports her specialized expertise. She holds advanced certifications in nurse life care planning and medical cost projection, and maintains active memberships in premier professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners and Legal Nurse Consultants, where she also serves on conference committees and leadership boards.
Ms. Mitstifer’s extensive clinical background spans home health, rehabilitation, hospice, and pediatric care. She specializes in delivering high-acuity, hands-on care for patients...
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Stacy L. Donnelly, RN, BSN
Nursing & Nursing Home Expert Witness
DJS Associates, Inc.
Abington, Pennsylvania
Long Term Care, Nurse
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Medical Records Review, Standards of Care, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Patient Transfers, Pressure Injuries, Patient Falls, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Personal Care, Merit Screening/Review, Patient Specific Medical Conditions/Diagnoses, Merit Consultation, Adverse Events
Stacy Donnelly is a licensed Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience working in Nursing Homes, Skilled Rehabilitation Facilities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities, holding roles that included nursing assistant, charge nurse, and director of nursing. Her involvement in these settings has contributed to her strong knowledge base regarding standards of care, facility operations, and Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Nurse Donnelly has acquired extensive experience in developing policies and procedures, investigating incidents and unusual occurrences, auditing patient care, monitoring adherence to policies and procedures, providing education/training to staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Nurse Donnelly actively practices within long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and school settings. She continues to assist long-term care and short-term rehabilitation facilities with auditing and ensuing compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations, al...
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Laurie Morgan
Group Home RN
Westerly, Rhode Island
Developmental Disabilities, Nurse
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Autism, Life Care Plans, Group Homes, Behavioral disorders, Seizures, Down syndrome, Standard of Care, Intellectual Disability, Dementia, Hospice, Borderline Personality, Mood Disorder, Developmental Disability, Behavioral , Trauma Informed Care, RN, Nursing, Medical Cost Projections, Costing Letters, Psychiatric
Laurie Morgan, MSN, RN, FIG LCP- C has over 30 years of nursing experience, in a variety of clinical settings. Laurie has over 20 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. She has clinical expertise working with behavioral individuals living in community group homes. She is Chief Executive Officer of LAW Legal Nurse Consultants, LLC providing consulting, life care plans, and expert witness services. She has experience with a variety of medical and psychiatric disorders including dementia, autism, epilepsy, self-injury, and behavioral disorders. She is a liaison in the community and works closely with case managers to facilitate the appropriate level of care.
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Kelsey Ridgeway, BSN, RN, CEN
Emergency Nursing Expert
Kelsey Ridgeway Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Greenville, South Carolina
Nurse
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Triage, Cardiac Arrest, Trauma, Stroke, Heart Attack, Respiratory Distress, Respiratory Arrest, Sepsis, Obstetric Emergencies, Behavioral Health Emergencies, Drug Overdoses, Anaphylaxis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, STEMI, Pediatric Emergencies, Gastrointestinal Emergencies, Seizure, Airway, Spinal Emergencies, Emergency Severity Index ESI
Kelsey Ridgeway is a board-certified emergency nurse with a decade of experience in the emergency setting, including work at community hospitals, a Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, and a primary PCI/chest pain center. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina-Upstate in 2016, where she received the Academic Excellence Award and won first place at the USC Upstate Research Symposium for her article on family-witnessed resuscitation.
Since graduation, Kelsey has practiced in both teaching and community hospital settings. She has been board-certified in emergency nursing since 2020 and holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and CPI Crisis Intervention. She also serves as a TNCC instructor, teaching both didactic content and practical skills. She is...
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Ashley Smith Kisiel
Med Surg Nurse-14 Years Experience
West Union, South Carolina
Nurse
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FALLS, Med Surg, Safe Medication Administration, Standard of Care, Documentation, Spinal Surgery, General Surgery, Nursing Standard of Care, Fall Precautions
EDUCATION:
*ADN, Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC 29670, 2012
*BSN, University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC 29303, 2014
*MSN, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, 2016
*WORK HISTORY:
*3/2025 - Present AnMed Cannon Memorial- Pickens, SC
Med Surg
Staff Nurse
*01/2021 - 01/2025 Travel Nurse- Med Surg
Wake Forest Baptist Health- High Point, NC
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis- Wichita, KS
Baptist Health Medical Center- Little Rock, AR
Ascension St. John Medical Center- Tulsa, OK
Providence Regional Medical Center- Everett, WA
Mission Hospital- Asheville, NC
*08/2021 - 09/2021 Prisma Health Seneca, SC
ICU Medical
*10/2014 - 01/2021 Prisma Health Seneca, SC
ICU Medical
ICU Intermediate
Staff Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager of ICU
*10/2012 -10/2014
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Lavonia, GA
Critical Care
Staff Nurse
*02/2012 – 10/2012 Oconee Medical Center Seneca, SC
Critical Care Unit
Progressive Car...
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Kate Wise, DNP
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology
I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.
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Kathleen P Walker, RN
HK Expert Nurse
mount pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine
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LTAC, Dialysis, Med surge, dementia, medication errors, cauti, clabsi, hapu
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Kimberly C. Halliburton, BS, RN, C-EFM
Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing
Kimberly Halliburton
Dickson, Tennessee
Nurse, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Labor and Delivery, Newborn, Maternal, Birth Injury, Oxytocin, Pitocin, EMTALA, hospital systems, Neonatal, NICU, Cerebral Palsy
Registered Nurse with 13+ years in maternal-newborn nursing care, including seven years of direct bedside practice in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) and Newborn care and six years serving as Director of Women’s Services and Neonatal ICU. Clinical and administrative expertise includes obstetric nursing standards of care, electronic fetal monitoring interpretation and intervention, oxytocin administration and management, management of complex obstetric conditions, neonatal stabilization, obstetric triage evaluation, Medical Screening Exam (MSE) and Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requirements as applied to obstetric patients, and maternal-newborn policy development and oversight.
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Amy K Tavares, MBA, BSN, RN
Medical- Pulmonary ICU RN- Vanderbilt Hospital
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine
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Sepsis, ICU, Central Line, EHR- Documentation, Kidney Injury, Pneumonia, Infection Prevention, Wound Care, Cirrhosis, ARDS, Fall Prevention, Violent Patient, Pulmonary, GI Bleed, Withdrawal from Substance, drip management, MICU, IV, CHF
Amy Tavares, MBA, BSN, RN is an experienced ICU Nurse Expert Witness and Legal Nurse Consultant with a background in critical care nursing and complex patient management. With over 20 years of experience as a nurse in various settings, I have had the privilege of being an ICU RN for over 11 years now and previously was ICU Director but working bedside is where I am currently, maintaining up to date best practice, practicing the current protocols and working with patients who are critically ill every day.
Currently working in a teaching hospital where I learn something new every shift and work within a team to provide excellent patient care. I have precepted young nurses over the years and help them understand the complexity of the ICU patient.
I provide objective case review and expert analysis in matters involving ICU care, patient deterioration, standards of care, communication failures, documentation issues, critical events, pulmonary patients, cardiac, renal, sepsis, preventin...
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Yannique Mack, RN, BSN, MBA
Award Winning Nurse Expert in Active Practice
Yannique Nurse Expert Consultant
Liberty Hill, Texas
Nurse, Critical Care Medicine
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Stroke certified, PALS, ACLS, BLS, Medical record review, patient safety, safe patient handling, Falls, nursing policy, medication safety, process improvement, Lean Greenbelt, servant leader
Legal Nurse Consultant | Expert in Hospital Operations, Critical Care, and Compliance
I am a highly experienced healthcare executive and bedside nurse with a B.S.N. and M.B.A., offering over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience across diverse hospital settings. My expertise includes hospital operations, Critical Care, Cardiac/Tele service lines, Surgical and Peri-operative Services, Emergency/Trauma Services, and compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations.
I have successfully supervised over 172 FTEs and managed hospital budgets exceeding $200 million. I’ve led and maintained accreditation efforts, authored system-wide policies, and ensured regulatory compliance for more than a decade. I have extensive experience in areas critical to legal review including standards of care, hospital protocols, staffing, scope of practice, and patient safety.
As a Legal Nurse Expert, I bring authoritative insight into hospital operations, clinical decision-making, ...
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Avery Voigt, MSN, RN, ONC
Nurse Expert Witness / Legal Nurse Consultant
Dallas, Texas
Orthopedic Surgery, Nurse
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Post-operative complications, Infection, Clinical negligence review, Failure to escalate care, Failure to assess, Nursing Standards of Care, Patient Safety and falls, Medication Safety/Administration, Medical-surgical nursing, Hospital negligence, Failure to monitor, Nursing Malpractice, delayed recognition
With over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, I bring deep clinical expertise in orthopedic nursing supported by comprehensive medical-surgical experience. I hold a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration, providing a strong foundation in both hands-on patient care and healthcare leadership, policy, and operations.
For the past five years, I have served as a nurse expert witness, including participation in depositions, where I offer clear, well-supported clinical analysis grounded in evidence-based practice and accepted standards of care. I am skilled at reviewing complex medical records, identifying deviations from standards, and communicating findings in a precise, credible manner that is accessible to attorneys, judges, and juries.
My work is guided by a commitment to accuracy, objectivity, and professionalism, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and upholding the highest standards of nursing practice—making me a reliable and effective resource for legal team...
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Misty Coffman, RN, MSCC, CNLCP
Nurse Life Care Plan Expert Witness - Experienced
National Life Care Planning Experts, LLC
Texas
Life Care Planning, Medical Billing
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Life Care Plan, Life Care Planner, Nurse Expert, Nurse, LCP, TBI, Brain Injury, Amputation, Cerebral Palsy, Birth Injuries, Life Care Plans, Damage Assessments, Medical Bill Reviews, Medical Bill Review, Life Care Plan Rebuttal, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Claims, Accidents, Injuries
Misty Coffman, RN, MSCC, CNLCP is a highly experienced Nurse Life Care Planning expert witness with nearly four decades of nursing practice and extensive deposition and trial experience. She brings exceptional credibility, leadership, and real-world clinical depth to complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases.
She has been a Registered Nurse for 37 years and served as President of the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AAANLCP) in 2024, following her tenure as an Executive Board Member from 2022–2024. Her national leadership role reflects peer-recognized expertise and a deep command of life care planning standards and methodology.
Her clinical and administrative background spans a broad range of healthcare settings, including orthopedic nursing, medical-surgical nursing, occupational health, long-term and skilled nursing care, medical billing, and healthcare compliance. She has held senior leadership roles such as Director of Nursing...
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Jessica Keim-Malpass, PhD, PNP, RN
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Faculty
Charlottesville, Virginia
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Hematology Oncology
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nurse, nurse practitioner, pediatric, hematology, oncology, critical care, pediatric critical care, sepsis, acute care, registered nurse, RN, pulmonary embolism, pediatric hospitalist, Pediatric, oncology, deep vein thrombosis, intensive care, artificial intelligence, chemotherapy, infection
Jessica Keim Malpass, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, is a pediatric hematology-oncology nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and nurse scientist.
She was a registered nurse in adult oncology, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (pediatric critical care) and Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (stem cell transplant). She currently works as a pediatric nurse practitioner and is a faculty member at a major academic health center. She collaborates closely with physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, APPs. She has additional expertise in artificial intelligence-based analytics and evolving regulatory and legal implications and cases related to post-operative complications, child maltreatment and/or abuse, non-accidental trauma, sexual assault and/or abuse.
Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Science Foundation, and numerous philanthropic organizations, including the Gordon and Betty ...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP
Legal Nurse Consulting
Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care.
As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Lindsay Felker, DNP, CNM, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Certified Nurse Midwife/Labor & Delivery Nurse
Elma , Washington
Midwife, Nurse
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Labor and Delivery Expert, Infertility Provider, Standards of Care, Fetal Monitoring Expert, Nursing Education Report , Women's Health Care Expert, Birth Injury Review, Obstetric Emergencies, Reproductive Health Provider, Clinical Documentation
Certified Nurse-Midwife, nursing leader, and educator with more than 20 years of clinical, leadership, and academic experience across hospital, ambulatory, and virtual healthcare settings. Expertise includes women's health, obstetrics, infertility, gynecology, maternal-fetal care, and high-risk pregnancy management.
As a CNM, RNC-OB, and C-EFM certified clinician, I bring advanced expertise in obstetric risk assessment, fetal surveillance, patient safety, and evidence-based care. My experience includes leadership of midwifery services, quality improvement initiatives, graduate medical education, and interdisciplinary care teams.
I have extensive experience reviewing complex clinical cases, medical records, quality events, and obstetric legal reviews. This work includes evaluating adherence to standards of care, interpreting fetal monitoring tracings, assessing clinical decision-making and documentation, identifying patient safety concerns, and providing recommendations to support...
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Teresa van Winkle, PhD, MPH, RN, CPN
Certified Pediatric Nurse - Nursing Professor
EXPERT NURSE WITNESS AND LEGAL CONSULTING LLC
SEATTLE, Washington
Nurse
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Pediatrics, Acute Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Substance Detoxification, Medically Complex Pediatrics, End of Life Care, Infection Prevention, Post Operative, Nursing Students, Hospital Acquired Infections, In Patient Psychiatric, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial Conditions
Over 15 years of bedside nursing experience in acute care hospitals with 10+ years in pediatrics. Pediatric nursing experience includes care of medically complex children, pre and post operative patients, complex wound care, and clinically supervising nursing students.
Adult medical/surgical nursing experience includes stroke, telemetry, complex wound care, end of life care, and medical detoxification, both as a staff nurse and as a charge nurse.
Psychiatric nursing care including inpatient acute voluntary and involuntary psychiatric patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, aggression/violent behavior, psychosis, suicidality, suicide attempts, self-harm, electroconvulsive therapy.
Extensive teaching experience includes patients, families, registered nurses, undergraduate nursing students and graduate advanced nurse practitioner students across a broad range of topics.
Additional experience with infection prevention through MPH course work focus...
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Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN
Experienced & Specialized Registered Nurse
Janesville, Wisconsin
Nurse
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Perioperative care, RN, Registered Nurse, Post-Operative Nursing, Pre-OP, Post-OP, PACU, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Post-Anesthesia Recovery, Discharge Planning, ACLS, BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS, Patient Safety, Medication Safety, Critical Care, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Care, Personal Injury
Nichole Lloyd, BSN, RN, brings over 13 years of progressive experience in nursing, with a focus on perioperative care. Currently serving as a Pre-/Post-Op and PACU registered nurse at UW Health East Madison Hospital, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Nichole excels in patient education, risk assessment, and clinical leadership, ensuring patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout the surgical process.
Her expertise extends across diverse perioperative settings, including pre-surgical evaluations, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge planning. This comprehensive skill set equips Nichole with a deep understanding of medical standards and protocols, making her an invaluable resource in her role as a medical expert witness.
Nichole’s dedication to the nursing profession is reflected in her leadership roles, including chairing the Nursing Recognition Council and serving on several shared governance councils a...
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Chelsea M Collins, DNP, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C
Adult & Pediatric Emergency Nursing; Forensic/SANE
CMC Nurse Consulting, LLC
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Nurse, Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Nursing, Pediatric Emergency Nursing, Forensic Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adolescent/Adult, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner -- Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, Nursing education , Clinical nurse specialist
A nurse for over a decade, Dr. Collins started out in the ER as a new graduate with her associates in nursing. She advanced her education later obtaining her BSN and her DNP from Johns Hopkins University as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontological Critical Care and a Nursing Education post-graduate certificate. She has worked in both adult and pediatric emergency nursing as well as in pediatric critical care. In addition to her critical care experience, Dr. Collins is a triple board certified forensic nurse, and has worked in this area for nearly a decade. Dr. Collins also works as a nursing professor, teaching clinical and didactic classes for nursing students. She has authored articles as well as a chapter in the new edition of the Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, while also maintaining bedside practice.
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