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$250/hr
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$325/hr
Deposition Fee
$400/hr
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This expert has been a practicing nurse for nearly 20 years. A licensed registered nurse, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri. This expert has extensive experience in quality control and ensuring proper standards and protocols are being followed and met. A Risk Management Consultant for Health Cap/HCRMS, she conduced training workshops and consultation for long-term care facility staff in quality insurance and improvement, risk management, safety management, risk mitigation, and best practices. As a Quality Educator with Primaris, she worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Quality Improvement Organization for the state of Missouri, educating, consulting, and providing resource materials to skilled nursing staff to promote improvement in resident care. Currently a Clinical Educator and Consultant for a major university, she continues to work with Quality Improvement of Missouri and provides educational presentations throughout the state for long term care facilities, the Missouri League of Nursing, and various hospitals, targeting specific audiences and quality of care issues. This expert is also an independent Nurse Consultant and is experienced in reviewing legal cases as an expert witness, analyzing medical malpractice files, and analyzing standard of care, causation, and damage issues.
Long-term Care Nurse Consultant, An Independent Consultancy in MO
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Saginaw,
Missouri
This qualified expert is a certified registered nurse who earned his ASN and BSN from Cox College of Nursing & Health Sciences. He is currently in pursuit of his MSN in family nurse practitioner from Cox College. He is certified in ACLS, BLS, and CPR, and has completed professional development trainings to stay up to date on the latest practices in nursing. He has formerly served as a customer service representative for All Points Risk Assessment and a patient care assistant for Meyer Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Currently, this expert serves as a registered nurse in the same day surgery and cardiac medical-surgical units at a medical center in Missouri.
Registered Nurse, A Medical Center in MO
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Cox College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Buffalo,
Missouri
This licensed registered nurse has over 25 years of experience in nursing, including the fields of medical-surgical, hospice, and community health. She earned her AS from Saint Luke's School of Nursing and her BS in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Along with being licensed in Missouri and Kansas as a registered nurse, she is also a certified nurse life care planner and a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Formerly, she has held a number of nursing positions, including a community and employee health nurse at Clay County Public Health Center, a medical-surgical bedside care nurse at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, and a general medical-surgical nurse for Favorite Healthcare Staffing Services. She has also served as a nurse analyst for Shook, Hardy, and Bacon Lawfirm. Currently, she is a special health care needs service coordinator for a state department of health and senior services as well as a legal nurse consultant and nurse life care planner for a nursing consultancy in Missouri.
Legal Nurse Consultant, A nurse life care planning and consulting service in MO
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Liberty,
Missouri
This expert has been practicing in a clinical setting for over 30 years. She has worked in various hospitals in a wide array of roles that has prepared her for her current position as Director. Currently, she works in an emergency department where about 20% of the patients are pediatric, and the majority of those use the emergency department as a clinic. She has won many awards for her excellence in pediatric clinical care, and has published on several pediatric subjects in magazines, hospital literature, and AACN literature. Additionally, she has presented to her peers, and is currently part of numerous professional affiliations, such as the National Emergency Nurses Association at consensus council on Emergency Preparedness for pediatrics.
Staff Nurse, A hospital in IL
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Rush University
Glenview,
Illinois
This nursing expert earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Texas HSC at San Antonio and her MS in Nursing from Arkansas State University. She is certified as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Family Nurse Practitioner, and a Nurse Educator. She belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the field, including the American Nurses Association and the National League of Nursing. This expert is currently an assistant professor of nursing at a top university medical center and an advanced practice nurse in a hospital setting.
Advanced Practice Nurse, Area Hospital
Master of Science (MS), Arkansas State University
Memphis,
Tennessee
This expert has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years and is a certified case manager and inpatient obstetric nurse. She specializes in writing for the healthcare arena, bioethics, and women's and children's issues. She spent 15 years at the bedside. She has been in sales/marketing and functioned as an educator in the Electronic Health Record arena, in Regenerative Medicine and in Medical/Legal and Expert Witness services. This expert is currently a nursing consultant.
PRN Patient Educator, A Biopharmaceutical Solutions Organization in IL
Associate of Science (AS), Kishwaukee College
Dekalb,
Illinois
This qualified nurse practitioner has assumed such high ranking clinlical administrative appointments as Director of Nursing for several private healthcare networks, and is currently a Certified Adult, Adolescent, and Pediatrics Sexual Assault Nurse in addition to a women's health nurse practitioner. She has both published and given national presentations in her field.
Sexual Assault Nurse, Major Private Healthcare Network
Master of Science (MS), University of Missouri at Kansas City
Kansas,
Kansas
This expert is a Registered Nurse, certified in Medical/Surgical and ambulatory care nursing, and received a masters degree in Nursing Education from Tennessee Tech University. He is a former Surgical Nurse for the US Navy Hospital in Okinawa, and the Division Officer of the Same Day Surgery and Conscious Sedation Suite at the Navy Hospital in Pensacola. Currently, he is a Medical and Surgical Instructor at a Tennessee-based nursing university.
Medical and Surgical Instructor, Tennessee-based nursing university
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville,
Tennessee
This highly qualified advanced practice nursing expert has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia. She is a clinical nursing expert in critical care, specifically pulmonology, and tracheostomies. She has also developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups, and she is the co-editor/author of a book on tracheostomies.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Major University Hospital
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Illinois College of Nursing
Darien,
Illinois
This certified operating room nurse currently practices at an orthopedics-focused institution, and has served in operating room nursing positions across the nation for more than 20 years. His clinical focus on orthopedics in the OR setting make him qualified to perform this review.
Operating Room Nurse, Major Regional Orthopedic Healthcare Center
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
This highly qualified expert has her Associate of Science in Nursing from College of St. Mary's. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University and her Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from University Nebraska Medical Center. She is not only a nurse practitioner but also a certified bariatric nurse. She is currently a nurse practitioner in bariatric surgery as well as the bariatric surgery coordinator at a major medical center specializing in weight management. She is responsible for all the education to all bariatric surgery patients, staff in the hospital and surrounding communities in regards to bariatric surgery (or other weight management topics) and is the Leader of the Bariatric Surgery Staff.
Bariatric Surgery Coordinator, A Major Medical Center in Nebraska
Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska Medicine
Omaha,
Nebraska
This highly qualified nursing expert earned her masters degree from Rush University Medical Center. She is currently a Clinical Instructor for Biobehavioral Health and Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing at a top university medical center in Chicago.
Director, Undergraduate Studies, A Major University in IL
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Illinois at Chicago
Buffalo Grove,
Illinois
This highly qualified expert earned her BSN and MSN from the Arkansas State University and completed her Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is board certified in Adult/Gerontology. This expert is a member of prestigious societies such as the Gerontological Society of America and the American Geriatrics Society. She has published 1 peer-reviewed journal article. This expert served as a former Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Arkansas State University and currently serves as Associate Professor at a major university.
Associate Professor, Major University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Jonesboro,
Arkansas
This highly qualified, certified and published expert earned his bachelor of science in nursing and biology from the University of Kansas, and his masters of sciences degree in nursing from the University of Kansas. He also received his doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree from the University of Kansas. He previously served as a Critical Care Registered Nurse at numerous regional hospital centers, as well as a Travel Nurse. He currently serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Critical Care and Emergency Room settings. Additionally, serves as Faculty member at large Univerity setting.
Nurse, A medical center in KS
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Kansas Medical Center
Derby,
Kansas
The expert is currently a Professor at a major university nursing school and a Family Nurse Practitioner at a community health center. In addition to several associate dean roles at various universities, she has published extensively on various topics including background checks, moral turpitude, and nursing. She is currently researching childhood obesity in addition to teaching pediatrics courses and several others.
Professor, A TN university
Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Lenoir City,
Tennessee
This expert reviews several cases per year, and is willing to testify in court.
Wound Care Consultant, Private Practice
Bachelor of Science (BS), Filamer Christian University
Chicago,
Illinois
This experienced expert earned her BSN and MSN from Nebraska Methodist College, and her CLNC from Kaplan University. She is a certified Trauma Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Emergency Pediatric Nurse, and Trauma Nurse Specialist. She is a member of the the Emergency Nurses Association, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She is a recipient nof the Nursing Excellence Award through Alegent Health. Formerly, she was a Travel Contract Nurse for the Emergency Services department of TG Healthcare and American Mobile Network, as well as an Agency Nurse for Medical Staffing Network, and a Staff Nurse for Medical Solutions. She is currently the Director of Nursing for a local urgent care center.
Clinical Specialist, An emergency response service in NE
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nebraska Methodist College
Elkhorn,
Nebraska
This qualified expert received her BSN from Union College in Nebraska and her MS in Forensics from the Nebraska Wesleyan University. This expert is a registered nurse, is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care and has 15 years of experience in nursing settings. She has received multiple certifications, including: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and an Advanced Preceptor certification. Previously, she has worked as an Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit Nurse and as a Hospice Case Manager, in which she managed the care of patients and visited those in skilled nursing facilities and their homes. Currently, she is a Hospice Case Manager at a company in Nebraska, as well as a Clinical Teacher of Nursing at a Large University.
Clinical Instructor, A Midwestern University
Master of Science (MS), Nebraska Wesleyan University
Waverly,
Nebraska
This qualified expert earned her ADN from Sincalir Community College and is certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS. She is a licensed registered nurse in Tennessee and is certified as a professional legal nurse consultant by the National Center for Legal Nurse Consultants. This expert has previously served as a registered nurse house float at Southern Hills Medical Center and as a clinical coordinator for Crossroads Surgery Center. She currently is an emergency room registered nurse at a comprehensive Tennessee medical center.
Chapel Hill,
Tennessee
This qualified nursing expert earned her ADN from Eastern Oklahoma State College and her BSN from East Central University. She is a board certified emergency nurse and certified in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. She is also a certified adult and adolescent sexual assault nurse examiner. This expert as published four for the Emergency Nurses Association where she is also a member. She holds additional memberships with the International Association of Forensic Nursing and the American Nurses Association. She has served formerly as a flight nurse for Eagle Med Air Medical Service and as a trauma nurse at OU Medical Center. Currently, this expert works as an emergency department educator and staff nurse at an acute general care hospital in Oklahoma.
SANE Program Coordinator, A Medical Center in OK
Master of Science (MS), Western Governors University
Stillwater,
Oklahoma
This highly qualified nursing expert has extensive experience in his field and is skilled in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and critical care nursing. After earning his BS in nursing from Washburn University, this expert went on to obtain his MS in nursing there as well. He is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and holds additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support and life support for the professional rescuer. He is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a laboratory phlebotomist, a patient care technician, and a staff nurse in the critical care unit at Stormont-Vail Health. Additionally, he has served as a staff nurse at Tallgrass Surgical Center. Currently, he holds the position of an APRN in the cardiology and electrophysiology unit at a KS health center and as an adjunct lecturer at a KS nursing school.
APRN, A KS health center
Master of Science (MS), Washburn University
Topeka,
Kansas
This expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of pediatric nursing. She earned her BSN from Rush Medical Center and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. She previously served as a registered nurse in the PICU and Adult ICU at St. Alexius Medical Center. She also served as a registered nurse in the PICU and pediatric emergency department at Central DuPage Hospital. She is currently a pediatric registered nurse at a medical center in Illinois.
Pediatric Registered Nurse, A medical center in IL
Bachelor of Science (BS), Rush Medical Center
Williams Bay,
Illinois
This qualified expert received his BS in biology from Saint Xavier University before earning his MSN from Depaul University. He holds several certifications, including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, trauma nursing, crisis prevention. He is a licensed EMT-paramedic and certified as an emergency communication registered nurse. He has formerly served as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at Saint Xavier University, a first aid RN for Windy City EMS, an emergency room RN and technician for Advocated Health System, and an emergency room RN for Palos Community Hospital and Presence Mercy Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as an emergency room RN for a community hospital in Illinois, as well as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at both a community college and a university.
Adjunct Clinical Teacher, A University in IL
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), DePaul University
Sugar Grove,
Illinois
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What Can a Nursing Expert Witness Opine On?
Medication Administration
Delivering prescribed medications to patients.
Wound Care
Cleaning and dressing patient wounds.
Vital Signs Monitoring
Checking heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
Patient Assessment
Evaluating patient's health and conditions.
Intravenous Therapy
Administering fluids and medications through IV.
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FAQs for Nursing Expert Witnesses
What is a nursing expert witness?
A nursing expert witness is a qualified nurse who explains nursing standards and care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex nursing issues.
In what case types may a nursing expert witness be required?
A nursing expert witness is required in medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, personal injury, wrongful death, elder neglect, hospital liability, and standards-of-care cases.
How can a nursing expert witness evaluate adherence to the nursing standard of care?
A nursing expert witness evaluates adherence to the nursing standard of care by comparing records, policies, and nurse actions to accepted professional guidelines and evidence-based practices.
What qualifications should a nursing expert witness possess for high-acuity hospital matters?
A nursing expert witness for high-acuity hospital matters should have advanced clinical credentials, current licensure, critical care experience, and prior testimony or legal consulting experience.
How does a nursing expert witness assess nursing documentation for evidentiary reliability?
A nursing expert witness evaluates nursing documentation for evidentiary reliability by checking accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency with standards of care, and absence of alterations.
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