Nurse Expert Witnesses
Nurse expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on nurse. The nurse expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Medical Billing, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Homes, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, and Physician Assistant.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...