Health Safety Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1779

Education

1990, R.N., B.S.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lakeview College of Nursing, Danville, IL
1987-1989, Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
1987, B.S. Public Health Education and Industrial Safety Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
1977, A.A.S. Associate in Science, Parkland College, Champaign, IL
1967-1969, Nursing, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
1967, Diploma, Urbana High School, Urbana, IL
Health Care, Hospital Safety Internship, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Hospital Inpatient Accident Research and Analysis Study, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Awards

1967, Illinois State General Assembly Scholarship
1967, Champaign-Urbana, Opti-Mrs. Club, Nursing Scholarship Award
1986, Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Educators Honorary, Elected
1986-1987, Senior 100 Honorary, University of Illinois
1987-88, 1990-91, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry
1988, New York Academy of Science, Elected

Licenses

Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, State of New Mexico, Texas, State of Wisconsin

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians in State of Illinois Registered Emergency Medical Technicians

Accreditation and Certifications

OSHA, Accredited Instructor of Construction Safety and Health
OSHA/EPA, Hazardous Materials Site Manager Certification
State of Illinois, Fire Marshall Site Manager/Operations Certification
State of Illinois, Hazardous Materials Advisory Board Certification
U.S. Government, Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital Safety and Fire Protection
University of Illinois Department of Family Medicine/St. Louis University School of Medicine, Multi-Disciplinary Certificate Program in Geriatrics for Non Physicians

Experience

1983-Present, Consultant
Prepare and Provide Guidance, Development, Implementation, Management, Risk Management, Review and Reporting and Compliance of Corporate and Facility Health, Safety, Environmental, Fire and Fleet Safety Standards with regard to Hospital, Nursing Home (Nursing and Health Care Standards of Practice), Heavy and Light Construction, Industrial and Manufacturing Environments. Ensure all programs comply with all Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies as required. Provide Expert Legal and Court Testimony.

Associate Sanitarian, Vermilion County Health Inspector, Vermilion County Health Department, Danville, IL

Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Inspector U.S. Government, Dept. of Veterans Affairs (Temporary Appointment) Danville, IL
For Illinois and Indiana VA Funded Facilities; Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Residential Care Centers.

Technical Analyst Industrial Safety, Clinton Nuclear Power Station; Illinois Power Company, Decatur, IL

Safety Coordinator, Solo Cup Company, Urbana, IL

Industrial EMT, C. S. Johnson Company, Champaign, IL

Nursing Staff, Internal Medicine Department. Christine Clinic Association Inc., Champaign, IL

Nursing Service Float Staff, Burnham City Hospital, Champaign, IL
Emergency Room, Acute Trauma Unit, ICU, CCU, Medical-Surgical and Pediatric/OB Units (Level One Trauma Center)

Professional Affiliation

1985-1986, American Society of Safety Engineers, Elected Vice Chair, Central Illinois Section, American Society of Safety Engineers

1983, American Nuclear Society, Member Biology and Medicine Division Appointed Committee, Radiopharmaceutical and Isotope Product Standards Committee

American Public Health Association, Member, Occupational Health and Safety Section
American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Illinois Environmental Health Association

Associated Illinois Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians

Illinois Society of Public Health Educators

Pre-Hospital Care Providers of Illinois

Illinois Emergency Medical Technicians Associations

Community Service

1978-1983, Champaign County Crime Prevention Council Member
Elected Board of Directors

1977-Present, Covenant Hospital Auxiliary; Member

Parkland College Alumni Association
1987-Present Elected Board of Directors
1992-Present Elected Vice President

1993, Parkland College Foundation Board Alumni Association Liaison Board Member Appointed to Board

Life Member, Parkland College Alumni Association

Life Member, University of Illinois Alumni Association

Member, Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Association

Member, Lakeview College of Nursing Alumni Association

Expertise

Guidance, Development, Implementation, Management, Review, Reporting and Compliance of Corporate/Facility Health, Safety, Environmental, Fire and Fleet Safety Standards with regard to Hospital, Nursing Home (Medical, Nursing and Health Care Standards of practice), Construction, Industrial and Manufacturing (both Heavy and Light).

Specific areas of expertise include the following:

Facility Safety, Health, Environmental Surveys and Training for Emergency Medical Treatment, Fire, Accident Investigation in compliance with OSHA, EPA, NIOSHA, ADA, DOT, IDOT, IDPH, JCAHO

Identification and Correction of Hazards i.e. Atmospheric, Respiratory Environmental Hazards and Monitoring of potential hazards.

Hazard Communication and Employee Right to Know, Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance and Training Programs.

Environmental Training, Management and Compliance i.e. EPA, Biohazardous Waste, Clean Air and Waste Stream Management.

Employee Health/Physical Assessment, Monitoring of status through all phases of the employment process, including ADA Standard Compliance, Drug Screening Program and Case Management of Injuries.

Protective Equipment, Guidance, Selection and Evaluation of choices for all phases of Safety and Health.  Environmental Programs to ensure Minimal expense and Maximum effects.

Review Preparation and Management of all Necessary Documentation to ensure compliance with Government Agencies, Insurance Carriers and Worker’s Compensation Regulators and to ensure Maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Ensure all programs comply with all Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies as required.  Provide Legal/Court Testimony as necessary.