Nicole Baldwin-Hunt, APRN, MLS Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Clinical Expertise Meets Legal Compliance

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Nurse Practitioner and Legal Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Healthcare Law, Healthcare Compliance, Medical Malpractice, Stark Law, Legal Compliance, Nursing Jurisprudence, Trauma, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Credentialing, Chronology, Scope of Practice, Legal Nurse, NP Law, Medical Law, Cross State Licensure, License Defense, Clinical Specialist

Education:

Master's in Healthcare Law, University of Oklahoma; Nurse Practitioner, South University; Master's of Science, South University; Bachelor's of Science, University of South Florida

Years in Practice:

20&2

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

0

Additional Information

APRN & Healthcare Law Specialist | Crafting Defensible Medical Chronologies, Navigating Regulatory Compliance, and Pre-Screening Malpractice Claims Dual-Credentialed Healthcare Law Expert & Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with over 15 years of high-acuity clinical experience and a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Healthcare Law. I bridge the critical gap between complex clinical outcomes and legal strategy. Specializing in the defense of healthcare providers, hospitals, and insurance entities, I provide high-impact medical chronologies, merit screenings, and forensic medical record reviews for general and professional liability matters. What sets my practice apart is my active medical licensure in all 50 states + Washington, D.C. This rare credential allows me to deliver unmatched jurisdictional insights and evaluate national versus localized standards of care seamlessly across the United States. Whether analyzing a multi-volume EHR, preparing a trial team for depositions, or spotting hidden causation factors, I deliver actionable, legally grounded medical insights that strengthen your defense strategy. Core Medical-Legal Competencies Medical Chronology Architecture: Transforming thousands of pages of unorganized electronic health records (EHRs), audit trails, and metadata into clear, minute-by-minute, legally actionable timelines. Merit Screening & Liability Analysis: Rapidly identifying standard-of-care deviations, proximate cause, and assessing case viability to prevent wasted litigation spend. Forensic Diagnostic Review: Specialized, independent interpretation of Orthopedic X-rays, advanced imaging, and complex lab panels. Deposition & Discovery Preparation: Crafting targeted, clinically accurate cross-examination questions for opposing experts and preparing defendant clinicians for depositions. Regulatory & Corporate Compliance: Deep expertise in HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Risk Management, and Telehealth Statutory Requirements. Clinical Areas of Expertise My 15+ years of hands-on, high-acuity clinical experience spans across highly litigated specialties, allowing me to speak the language of the clinicians involved: -Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Critical Care -Trauma & Emergency Medicine (ER) -Surgical Services & Perioperative Care -Cardiology & Electrophysiology -Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Education & Credentials Master of Legal Studies (MLS) – Healthcare Law | University of Oklahoma Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner | South University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | University of South Florida Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN, RN) | Pasco-Hernando State College Licensure & Board Certifications: Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) Active APRN/RN Medical Licensure: All 50 U.S. States + Washington, D.C.