Death Investigator Medical Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2100

Education

University of Phoenix, Costa Mesa, CA
MSN, November, 2005

Spring Arbor College, Spring Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science in Hospital Administration

American College of Metaphysical Theology, Minneapolis, MN
Doctorate of Philosophy

Montcalm Community College, Sidney, MI
Associate Degree in Nursing

Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI
Licensed Practical Nurse

Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Associate Degree in Police Administration

University of St. Louis, St. Louis, MS.
Medical Legal Death Investigation Certificate

American College of Forensic Examiners, Tampa, FLA
Forensic Nursing

Kaplan University
Certificate in Forensic Nursing       

Certifications

Registered Nurse License’s in California, Hawaii, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington DC, Washington State

American Heart Association Instructor Trainer

P.I.C.C. line Certified

Chemo Certified

Licensed Private Investigator

MAB and ACLS Certified

Medical, Legal Death Investigator

Qualifications

Over 30 years of professional nursing, teaching and administrative experience.

Specialties include: Med-Surgery, Oncology, Psychiatric, Medical/ Legal Death Investigations,
Correctional Nursing, Nursing, Geriatrics Legal Nurse Consulting, Home Health, Public Speaking .

Knowledgeable in Health care administration, OBRA, JCAHO, And Title XXII regulation guidelines
as well as the budgeting, Controlling costs, ensuring revenue and census.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills; relate well with Physicians, medical personnel and people from diverse backgrounds, Conversant in Spanish and German.

Experienced in developing, motivating, scheduling and supervising up to 150 personnel including
nursing support staff

Computer literate on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Quickbooks Pro, Excel and special scheduling and
patient care Programs.

Employment

2006, Present, Long Beach Memorial and Riverside Regional
Long Beach, Ca.
Staff Registered Nurse
Med-surgery, Oncology, Tele., ER

2004—2006, King Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, Ca.
Staff Registered Nurse
Performed nursing duties in a high pressure Unit.
Charge Nurse for Med-Surgery Unit.
Floated to ER and ICU and Tele.

1998—2003, Benco West Michigan Staffing Muskegon, MI.
Owner and Operator
Established and ran the daily operations of this staffing agency
For Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Aides to work in Hospitals and Home Health.

1994—present, U.S. Nursing, Denver, CO.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Assigned to various nursing homes and hospitals in emergency Situations.
Medical, Surgery, Oncology And Tele.; ER, ICU
Performed as Charge Nurse as requested.

1991—1994, Trav Corp, Kahu Malama, Kakui, Nursefinders, Oahu, HI.

Registered Nurse

Psych Nurse at the Hawaiian State Hospital, Home Health Nurse.       

1972—1991, Michigan Department of Corrections, Muskegon, MI.
Nurse, Correctional Officer
Performed Correctional Nursing duties in Maximum Security
Environments, ER and Triage

1987—1989, Park Manor Nursing Home, Muskegon, MI.
Director of Nursing
Prepared this facility for State Certification

1991---Present, An Investigations Company, MI
Owner-Operator

Military

United States Army, Combat Medic, OB Pediatric Specialist - Vietnam Era.

Memberships & Associations    

American Heart Association—Instructor, Trainer for CPR and First Aide
American Foreign Legion—since 1967
Diplomat—American Board of Forensic Science
National Healthcare Association-Registered Health Care Educator.
International Association of Forensic Nurses