Experience

Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Nurse Paralegal

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Summarize and analyze medical records and prepare medical chronologies. Conduct searches for expert witnesses. Research medical literature and identify standards of care. Educate the legal team regarding medical facts relevant to their cases. Summarize and analyze medical records and prepare medical chronologies. Conduct searches for expert witnesses. Research medical literature and identify standards of care. Educate the legal team regarding medical facts relevant to their cases.



The Clare

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MDS Coordinator

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  RNAC and worked in a 50 bed facility as an MDS coordinator. Certification completed through AANAC. ICD 10 Coding Certification also completed through AANAC.

• Wellness Nurse Navigator

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Provided nursing care to independent living residents of a Life Plan Community in Chicago.



Little Sisters of the Poor

• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020



Mather

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assisted Living/Memory Support Staff Nurse

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

• Independent Living Wellness Nurse

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2019

  -Work with Marketing and Sales staff to assist with the move-in process for new residents conducting medical reviews of prospects and then focusing on the individual wellness needs and goals of newly admitted residents-Chair biweekly interdisciplinary team meetings in which resident issues and changing level of care needs are discussed- Administer nursing care in the Wellness Resource Centre as indicated with a physician’s order - Administer first aid, check vital signs in the Wellness Resource Centre and guide residents in need of medical attention to appropriate healthcare provider-Coordinate allied health providers rendering services in the building (podiatrist, audiologist, licensed therapist etc.) and ensure that scheduling is correct-Coordinate lab services from outside provider for independent living residents in building -Track all caregivers/agencies working in the building. Ensure that licensure, insurance and company required paperwork is up-to-date-Coordinate yearly Wellness Fair in which over 20 vendors participate-Create and present power-point programs to residents on health-related topics -Arrange for guest lecturers (including physicians and nurse practitioners) to give health related presentations to residents-Update residents on activities of the Wellness Resource Center at monthly all resident meetings along with members of the Management Team-Assist in ensuring that Incident Reports are filed within required period and provide follow-up to Risk Management when serious injury occurs-Track services provided in Wellness Centre in order to determine need for expanded hours/services-Administer TB tests to resident volunteers-Coordinate yearly flu vaccination program for independent living residents Show less



Laurus Medical Legal Consulting, LLC

• Greater Chicago Area

• Co-Owner

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Medical-Legal Consultant Medical-Legal Consultant



Midwest Center for Women's HealthCare

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Nurse

  • 1996 - 1997



Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center

• Greater Chicago Area

• Clinical Research Study Coordinator

  • 1992 - 1996



Columbus Hospital

• Greater Chicago Area

• Staff Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit

  • 1991 - 1992



Northwestern Memorial Hospital

• Greater Chicago Area

• Staff Nurse

  • 1987 - 1991