Medical Care
Resume:
MARY BETH POWELL
Eugene, OR *7401
Tel: 541-***-****
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EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL LEGAL CONSULTING
Owner
Advise legal teams on key implications of medical facts and develop defense strategies through complex civil and criminal cases
Eugene, OR
2012-2015
PEACEHEALTH
Director of Risk Management & Patient Advocacy
Directed risk identification, analysis and rapid implementation of effective mitigation and prevention strategies for four Oregon hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center, two Critical Access hospitals and inpatient psychiatric and rehabilitation units, and four multi-specialty medical groups
Leveraged experience as ICU nurse and defense attorney to identify critical risk triggers in healthcare delivery systems
Reduced claims and lawsuits by 66% over four years, through a combination of staff education, analysis of early claims identification metrics, and development of proactive settlement resolution system
Responsible for payout reduction of >75% for claims over four years in Oregon region (per currently reported numbers)
Developed educational presentations for physicians, nursing, ancillary staff and administration, resulting in improved peer protections and increased adherence to regulatory requirements
Investigated and responded to state and federal regulatory complaints, inquiries and investigations
Actively participated/led quality and safety investigations and improvement plan reviews
Partnered with the Oregon Patient Safety Commission to develop and implement Early Disclosure and Resolution program, and supported physician providers in communication of adverse events
Developed and implemented Patient Advocacy position to streamline responses to complaints and increase overall patient satisfaction
Led department through system and network changes that resulted in 45% reduction in staff while maintaining existing workload
Springfield, OR
2008-2011
MEDICAL LEGAL CONSULTING
Owner
Founded independent legal consulting practice to provide customized advisory services to long-standing clients
Developed tailored legal strategies to navigate dynamic and complex medical regulations
Eugene, OR
2000-2009
CALKINS & CALKINS
Attorney Consultant
Managed numerous medical malpractice cases; legal team achieved dismissals or defense verdicts in >70% of cases
Developed defense strategies, analyzed case issues, prepared key briefs and motions with senior partner
Deposed expert witnesses, plaintiffs, and defended depositions of physician defendants
Provided comprehensive pre-trial preparation of witnesses and trial exhibits
Eugene, OR
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1990-1999
LOOMIS & HOLLAND
Associate Attorney
Supported senior partner in all areas of medical products liability and medical/hospital malpractice defense
Researched, retained and interviewed medical experts
Participated in overall case development
Conducted depositions; served as liaison between company and clients
Eugene, OR
1988-1999
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON
Judicial Clerkship with the Hon. George W. Woodrich
Researched and analyzed case facts and law, prepared legal memoranda and presented facts and legal issues to judge
Participated in case analyses and discussions for settlement conferences with judge and attorneys
Supervised and served as resource for jurors; Managed trial evidence and exhibits
Eugene, OR
1981-1984
ROANOKE MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Instructor of Critical Care Nursing
Developed curricula for didactic and clinical instruction of critical care nursing
Accompanied students during all clinical experiences in the surgical, cardiovascular, medical and neurological ICUs
Implemented system-specific lectures, guest instructors and hands-on labs for students
Provided career counseling
Roanoke, VA
1980-1981
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
Surgical/cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Staff/ Charge Nurse
Assessed and provided care to post-op adult cardiac, transplant, trauma and general surgical patients
Instructed colleagues on new procedures, medications and care of cardiac surgical patients
Denver, CO
1977-1980
SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Staff, Charge and Teaching nurse in trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, infant & adult open-heart surgery, transplant and general surgery
Provided care and supervised staff in the care of critically ill patients, including post-operative pediatric and adult open heart surgery, neurological, orthopedic, GI and general surgeries, renal transplants and trauma
Collaborated with Critical Care Medicine chief on SICU bed allocation and unit policies
Served as Registered Teaching Nurse for new employees and students
Monitored staff development, including implementing corrective actions and terminations, if indicated
Gainesville, FL
1978-1980
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE
Research assistant
With physician partner, developed tool for simulation training of ICU personnel
Published results from research on Simulation Training in the ICU in the Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), and Do Dying Patients Predict their Own Demise? in the International Journal of Theory, Design and Research
Presented results at the ASA National Convention in San Francisco, CA
Gainesville, FL
1979-1980
NASA
Hyperbaric Medicine Research Associate
With the Director of Critical Care medicine, alternated between “diving” with patients in walk-in, whole body hyperbaric chamber, and monitoring, recording and analyzing findings
Provided care in the SICU for United States Navy divers with severe nitrogen narcosis or decompression sickness
Gainesville, FL
EDUCATION
1984-1987
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW
Member, National Moot Court Team
Winner, Oral Advocacy competition
Member, Environmental Law Society; Trial Studies
Eugene, OR
1975-1977
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society of Nursing
Dean’s List
Specializations in Critical Care, Psychiatry and Obstetrical nursing
Gainesville, FL
ADDITIONAL
2008
2014
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Health Care Risk Management Certification Program
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT
Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager (CPHRM)
Tampa, FL
Online
National
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