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LNC, LNC Legal Nurse Consultant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Obstetrical Nursing, Labor Delivery, Nurse Midwifery, Advanced Practice of Nursing, Womens Health Care, Home Birth Safety, Certified Nurse Midwife, Antepartum Care, Newborn Circumcision, Cesarean Delivery, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Home Birth, Home Birth Safety, Labor Delivery Nurse,
Professional Summary
My 32 years as a Registered Nurse, in various hospital settings, including 22 years as a Certified Nurse Midwife provide me with a thorough understanding of medical and nursing issues, especially as they relate to Labor and Delivery, Nurse Midwifery, Advanced Practice of Nursing, and Women’s Health Care. My education and certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant, enables me to use my experience and knowledge, to evaluate, analyze, and render a professional opinion on healthcare delivery, and the resulting outcomes.
Education
2000, Medical Legal Consulting Institute, Houston, Texas, Certificate Program for Legal Nurse Consulting, Certified by National Examination.
1980-1982, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Master of Nursing, Clinical Specialty in Nurse Midwifery, Recipient of a full Federal Traineeship for Graduate Studies
Thesis: “Empathy and the Supportive Behaviors of Labor Nurses”
1978-1980, Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colorado, Bachelor of Science, Magnum Cum Laude, Major in Nursing Studies, Minor studies in Biology
1969-1972, Cooper Medical Center, School of Nursing, Camden, New Jersey, Diploma in Registered Nursing
Certifications
Colorado State Board for Community Colleges
2003 to Present – Credential for Career and Technical Education
2000 to Present – Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Legal Consulting Institute
1982 to Present – Certified Nurse Midwife, American College of Nurse Midwives
1996 to Present – American College of Nurse Midwives, Continuing Competency Assessment Program
1997 to Present – Colorado Prescriptive Authority
1997 to Present – Federal DEA Registration
1995 to Present – Advanced Practice Registry, designation of Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Certified Nurse Midwife, Colorado Board of Nursing
Licensure
1972, Colorado Registered Nurse, current
Professional Associations and Memberships
Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants
The American College of Nurse Midwives
Experience
2003-present, Affiliate Faculty, A Local Nursing Program, Denver, CO, Clinical Instructor, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn
2001-2003, Certified Nurse Midwife, Private Practice, Colorado, Ambulatory Prenatal Care, Biophysical Profiles, Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Provider
1983-present, Certified Nurse Midwife, Private Practice, Owner and Service Director of Nurse Midwifery Practice in Denver Colorado,
Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum Care, Gynecology, Annual Exams, Contraceptive Management, Lactation Services, and Water Birth
Developed Guidelines for Nurse Midwifery Practice
Developed The Gentle Circ Procedure, performing newborn circumcision considering him as an individual with his own unique set of patient rights
First Surgical Assistant during Cesarean Section.
2000-present, Medical Legal Consulting, Colorado, Independent Legal Nurse Consultant, Testifying Expert Obstetrical Nursing, Nurse Midwifery, Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff and Defense
2002-present, Instructor in Nursing, Aurora, Colorado, Obstetrical Nursing, Medical/Surgical Clinical Faculty
1993-1995, Certified Nurse Midwife, Presbyterian/St. Lukes Hospital, Teen Clinic, Prenatal Care and Delivery
1989-1992, Colorado Home Birth Project, Founder and Director of 4-year project demonstrating the safety of Certified Nurse Midwifery practice in a home setting. Provided full prenatal services and delivery of low risk pregnant women. Developed Policy and Procedure Manual for Home Birth Safety. Developed Guidelines for Nurse Midwifery Practice at Home.
1991, Testifying Expert for Home Birth Issues, State of Colorado
1983, University of Colorado Health Science Center Clinical Faculty, Nurse Midwifery Program, Antepartum Clinic
1972-1981, Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Medical/Surgical Intensive Care, Coronary Care, General Medical/Surgical Care, Labor and Delivery
Continuing Education
2003, RN Clinical Instructor Course, University of Colorado, Denver
2003, Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, University of Colorado, Denver
2003, Litigating Bad Baby Cases, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Glenview, IL
2002, Medical Spanish, Colorado University, Denver
2002, OB on Trial Fetal Monitoring, Denver
2002, National Alliance of Legal Nurse Consultants, 7th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
2003-2005, American Heart Assn BLS for Healthcare Program, Denver, CO, certification
2001, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, National Educational Conference, Colorado
1999, Gram Stain/Wet Prep Workshop, STD/HIV Prevention/Training Center, Denver
1998, The Surgical Assistant Program, Cesarean Section, Certificate of Completion, Denver
1996, Drug Management In Primary Care, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver
1995, Fetal Assessment and Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, Professional Educational Center, CO
1995, Tocolytic Therapy, Tokos Inc., Denver, Colorado
1995, Breastfeeding Management Workshop, Colorado Department of Health, WIC Program
1993, Aids/Hepatitis: The Facts, Center for Health Education, Arvada, CO
1993, High-Tech Skills in Low Tech Hands, Issues of Advanced Practice and Collaborative Management, Home Study Program, American College of Nurse Midwives
1993, Use of Amnio Infusion in Nurse Midwifery Practice, Home Study Program, American College of Nurse Midwives
1993, Circumcision: Refining a Traditional Surgical Technique, Home Study Program, American College of Nurse Midwives
1992, STD Clinicians Update, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia, Colorado Dept. of Health
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