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, FL
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
KEYWORDS
Nurse Expert Witness, Registered Nurse Expert Witness, Private Investigator Expert Witness, Certified Forensic Nurse Investigator Expert Witness, MSN Medical Expert Witness, Death Investigator Expert Witness, Correctional Investigations Expert Witness, Abuse Expert Witness, Physical Abuse Expert Witness Child Abuse Expert Witness, Adult Abuse Expert Witness, Geriatrics Expert Witness, Medical Legal Death Investigators Expert Witness, Medical Records And Autopsy Reports Expert Witness