Hemodialysis Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2297

Skills and Abilities

Staff and patient education

ANNA mentor in Hemodialysis nationwide

Hemodialysis Charge Nurse

Vascular access complications

Clinic mentor and preceptor for new RN’s

Current on Dialysis standards and guidelines

Certifications

CDN (Certified Dialysis Nurse)

ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
 

Work Experience   

RN Hemodialysis Acute & Chronic
July 2008-present     Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville, NY

Assess dialysis patients including dialysis access, cannulate grafts and fistulas, initiate dialysis per MD orders, plan treatment, and implement interventions as necessary.  Charge nurse duties as well.
                               

RN Medical Analyst
July 2006-July 2008              Litigation Management, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH

Review medical records, research, and prepare a work product for product liability claims that will help the
client achieve favorable results.

RN Hemodialysis Acute & Chronic
April 2000-November 2007 Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY
Acute and chronic hemodialysis treatments. 

Assess dialysis patients including dialysis access, cannulate grafts and fistulas, initiate dialysis per MD orders, plan treatment, and implement interventions as necessary in addition to charge nurse duties.
                                   
RN Float Doctors Offices               
Nov 1999-Mar 2000 Olean Medical Group, Olean, NY

Floated to Family practice and OB/GYN as needed.  Educated and instructed patients as needed.

RN Staff Medical-Surgical
June 1998-Dec 2001           Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY

Assessment, education, and care of adult, pediatric and newborns.

Veterinary Technician
May 1995-Aug 1996 Lakewood Vet Hospital, Rushford, NY

Assist with surgeries. Assist with large and small animal practice. Educate owners about products and proper use. Analyze fecal samples for worms and parasites. Administer tranquilizers.          

Veterinary Technician
April 1991-Jan 1995 Cornell Veterinary College, Ithaca, NY

Instruct and educate senior veterinary students. Schedule surgical cases. Coordinate services offered.
Supervise and monitor patients under tranquilization and Anesthesia. Intubate, insert IV’s, and administer fluids.

Secretary
June 1983-1985        Council Optometric Center, Wellsville, NY

Schedule appointments Instruct customers on proper cleaning and insertion of contacts. Manage paperwork and type letters as necessary.

Presentations

Available upon Request

Education                       

BSN (currently enrolled)Daemen College, Amherst, NY -  September 2008-present
 AAS in Nursing - State University of New York, Alfred, NY  May 1998 

NYCLEX July 1998        NY RN                              

AAS in Veterinary Technology/Technician              

Certificate in Business Management - May 1991 -           State University of New York, Delhi, NY
                                               

Memberships            

American Nephrology Nurses Association

Past membership in the Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

Past membership in the New York State Nurses Association

Past membership in the Nursing Research Committee @ Olean

General Awards Received                   

Clinical Ladder Level 2 January 2005 (Olean General Hospital)

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