EDUCATION
1990-1995, Amber University, Dallas,
Texas, Masters of Science in Business and Minor in Human Relations.
1976-1978, East Texas State University, Commerce Texas, B.S. in Health Care
Administration
1968-1970, John Peter School Of Nursing, Ft. Worth Texas, Diploma Degree in
Nursing
EXPERIENCE
2001-PRESENT, Health Network, Ft.
Worth. Texas, Director Physicians Services
Completed needs assessment to determine the status of work flow within the department.
Reorganized the department to increase productivity. 96%decreased in delinquent
patient complaints. Developed format for presentations to board of Managers
to simplify information presented. 38% reduction in delinquent physician reappointment.
Consultant for reorganization of the Correctional Health Department for the
County Jail. Expert witness correctional health liability cases.
1993-2001, Health Network, Ft. Worth
Texas, Director of Correctional Health
75% decrease in lawsuits, 46% decrease in medication cost, 54% decrease in request
for care, 84% decrease in inmate grievances, 80% decrease in transfers to clinics,
developed T.B. screening procedure approved by state health dept as a model
for state jails, functioned as a consultant/resource for other jail facilities,
expert witness for liability suits, consultant to District Attorney Office reference
to medical related suits.
1990-1992, Ft. Worth Texas, Director
0f Infectious Disease
Received 1.5 million dollars from grant written for the construction of the
infectious disease clinic and hospital floor. Developed Same Day Care Center
for outpatient intravenous therapy for acute and chronic patients.
1988-1989, Ft. Worth Texas, Director
of Nursing Operations
Nursing Department passed JCAHO survey, developed Functional Plans for construction
projects, developed and implemented special project for the Dept. of Nursing.
1977-1987, Ft. Worth Texas, Director
of Medical Surgical Services
Specific accomplishment per request.
1970-1977, Ft. Worth Texas, Staff
nurse and Department Supervisor
Specific accomplishment per request
PUBLICATIONS
Available upon request.
KEYWORDS
Registered Nurse Expert Witness, RN Expert Witness, Nursing Expert Witness, Nurse Expert Witness, Medical Staff Credentialing Expert Witness, Correctional Health in Prisons and Jails