Licensed Practical Nurse

Objectives

I am seeking to share my clinical and legal experience with an organization. Practicing, educating in the excellence and standards of care to improve health outcomes. In addition, having the opportunity to share my clinical experiences and education in an interview setting.

Experience

Burg Simpson Eldridge Hersh Jardine Law Firm February 2021-March 2023

Nurse Consultant for medical malpractice cases for the plaintiff. Reviewed medical records, summarized care, developed medical chronologies, and timelines.

Spoke with potential clients regarding their cases and presented to the shareholders for acceptance.

Began training as a nurse paralegal.

Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.

Researched relevant literature regarding issues at hand.

Kindred at Home (formerly Gentiva Home Care) December 1992-June 2020

Provided care to ventilator dependent youth. Provided skilled care to home health patients with medical diagnosis inclusive of cardiac, HIV, orthopedic, diabetes, wound care, respiratory, and neurologic.

Gave presentations to field sales positions, specialty directors and operation directors to prioritize accounts in the market to ensure effective maintenance, business development and territory management.

Directed and provided education on the Keeping Hearts at Home specialty program in Arizona.

Developed support plans and competency-based training programs to enhance knowledge base of healthcare staff.

Put together and distributed information to non-clinical teams regarding potential customer clinical questions or concerns.

Evaluated, recommended, and implemented new tools, presentation, techniques and delivery platforms for training and communications.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University MSPH December 2018

Master of Science degree in Public Health with a concentration in Global Health.

Southern New Hampshire University BS BST SBM May 2017

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies and Small Business Management.

University of Arizona June 1988- May 1992

My initial focus was pre-med then changed direction to nursing science.

Metro Tech Vocational Institute in Phoenix LPN June 1988

Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

Skills

Knowledge in medical malpractice cases for the plaintiff. Analyzing medical records, reviewing relevant literature and developing medical chronologies and timelines.

Licensed Practical Nurse (expiration 04/01/2027).

Thirty-five years’ experience in nursing: legal malpractice, education, home health, acute care hospitals- cardiac care, critical care, medical oncology, and long-term care.

Provide excellent customer service, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

Provided staff education.

Compassionate and caring.

Membership

Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN) Scope of Practice Advisory Committee from June 2019 to June 2025.

Phoenix Advantage Charter School Board (September 2020 to 2022). American Public Health Association (APHA); American Nurses Association (ANA).

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