EXPERT MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANTCURRICULUM VITAE
Geraldine B. Johnson | Nancy R. Ellington
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- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 1980
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida - Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Charlotte, North Carolina
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 1980
- Certifications
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC)
- Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
- AALNC – Greater Jacksonville Chapter
- Florida Nurses Association/American Nurses Association
- International Association of Forensic Nurses of America
- Professional Experience
- 1991 - Present
President - Medical Review & Analysis, Inc.
Medical - Legal Consulting Services
Own and operate this business for medical – legal consulting services. Offer assistance to attorneys with preparation of medical issues for trial. Arrange consultants in all phases of the legal process for any type of litigation involving medical issues. Prepare detailed summaries and chronologies, organize records, preform medical research, provide education on medical topics, obtaining and retain expert witness, client interviews, screen cases for merit and maintain the confidentiality of the practice. - 1984 - 1990
Manager - Florida Department of Professional Regulation
Office of Investigative Services - Region 111. Jacksonville, Florida
Managed 31 investigators and support personnel for 42 boards and agencies for the State of Florida. Developed and implemented staff development programs, coordinated investigations, prepared investigative reports for attorneys and assisted with hearing proceedings and depositions. Coordinated investigations with all other State of Florida managers for improving the investigative and management process of this office. - 1980 - 1984
Coordinator of Licensing and Investigation
Florida Board of Nursing - Jacksonville, Florida
Supervised the investigation of nurses in violation of the Nurse Practice Act. Assisted the States Attorneys' Office and law enforcement authorities to prosecute criminal activity relating to unlicensed parties and practices. Prepared investigative reports for disciplinary action. Developed Orders of the Board in conjunction with the Board proceedings involving disciplinary actions. Monitored probation of licensees, testified as an expert on acceptable standards of nursing and the Nurse Practice Act, developed seminars for presentation on the nursing laws and standards of nursing practice in the State of Florida and recruited and trained nurses to evaluate applicants for licensure. Assisted in mock hearings and deposition regarding issues with the Nurse Practice Act. - 1969 - 1973
Nurse Practice Consultant
Florida Board of Nursing - Jacksonville, Florida
Served as a consultant to the nursing community regarding nursing practices in the State of Florida. Investigated complaints against Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Developed and presented reports for potential disciplinary action relating to licensees. Planned and implemented legal programs and seminars regarding the legal aspects of nursing practice and the Nurse Practice Act.
- 1991 - Present
- Professional Activities
- 2002-2003 – Developed and moderate an online Legal Nurse Consulting course for the University of North Florida.
- 2002 - AALNC National Committee for Continuing Education
- 2000 - 2001 - University of North Florida – Legal Studies Advisory Council
- 2000 - Award Recipient – Florida Nurses Association - Great Nurse 100 - Research in Nursing/Role Model.
- 1999 - 2001 - Adjunct faculty – University of North Florida.
Developed curriculum for the course of Legal Nurse Consultant.
Teach and facilitate the course. Oversee nursing students
during practicum in the area of Legal Nurse Consulting.
Founding member and first president. - 1999 - Expert Registered Nurse Reviewer – State of Florida
- 1999 - Delegate to the National Conference of American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
- 1999 - Co-author - Position Statement – American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants – National Chapter
- 1998 - 1999. President - Greater Jacksonville Chapter of American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Founding member and first president.
- 1996 - Standards/Certification Committee – American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
- 1995 - Board Member – Jacksonville Council on Elder Affairs.
- 1992 - Florida Nurses Association – Pioneer in Nursing Award.
- 1982 - National Investigator – University of Missouri.
- 1980 - Delegate to American Nurses Association National Convention.
- 1975 - Task Force Member for Review and Revision of the Nursing Practice Act
- Publications
- Ellington, N.R, Johnson, G.B., Joos, B. (2003) Successful Marketing for the Legal Nurse Consultant. In P.W. Iyer, (Ed.), Principles and Practices of Legal Nurse Consulting. (2nd Edition), (pp. 1027 – 1044). Boca Raton: CRC Press
- American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, (2001). Sample Reports for Legal Nurse Consultants. (pages 41, 42, 47, 53 – 57, 88) Illinois, AALNC, USA.
- Licensure
- Registered Nurse - State of Florida - current
- Registered Nurse - State of North Carolina - inactive
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- Education
- Bachelor of Science - 1996
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Major: Finance - Associate of Science - 1981
Florida Community College
Jacksonville, Florida
Major: Nursing - Certifications
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC)
- Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
- Florida Nurses Association (FNA/ANA)
- Commissioned Officer - US Air Force Reserve - Nurse Corps
Rank: Major
Primary Duty Codes: Operating Room Nurse/Flight Nurse - Professional Experience
- January 1997 - Present
Medical Review & Analysis, Inc. - Vice President
Independent legal nurse consulting business assisting attorneys with identification and preparation of medical issues for litigation. Services include preparation of detailed reports and chronologies, medical research and education, assistance in location of expert witnesses, trial preparation utilizing advanced computer technology and screening cases for merit. - January 2002
Advanced Concepts in Education, Inc. – President
Independent business to develop advanced education material for the field of legal nurse consulting. Developed and launched an internet based course for legal nurse consultants September of 2002. - March 1992 - May 2000
Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, Florida
Registered Nurse employed in the Legal Department as a legal nurse/legal assistant in the last year of my tenure. Duties include all aspects of medical malpractice with organization and summary of medical records, trial preparation, risk management, coordinating expert witnesses and medical research. Also, employed part-time in the outpatient surgery department and the operating room as a peri-operative nurse. Worked in all surgical areas including pre-operative, post-operative and peri-operative phases of surgery. - March 1997 - October 1998
Capital Eye Surgery Center - Tallahassee, Florida
Worked as a consultant for a freestanding ambulatory surgery center specializing in Ophthalmology. This job was to prepare the facility for inspection by the Agency for Health Care Administration and to improve staff development programs. Duties included revising and developing policies and procedures, updating, reviewing and developing ongoing staff education, assist with clinical staffing in preop, postop and intraoperative areas and to oversee the Quality Improvement/Risk Management process as mandated by the State of Florida. - March 1995 - August 1996
Department of Veteran Affairs - Tallahassee, Florida
Registered Nurse. Worked part time while attending school. Functioned as part of a multi – disciplinary team to provide outpatient services to the veteran population. Responsible for assessment of needed services, assisting with invasive and non–invasive procedures, patient education, administrative duties and facilitation of patient flow through clinic areas. - July 1994 - March 1995
Columbia HCA - Tallahassee, Florida
Registered Nurse – Operating Room. Assisted with all phases of the peri-operative process. Attention to detail and team leadership were desirable traits in this position. - October 1982 - March 1993
Memorial Medical Center - Jacksonville, Florida
Registered Nurse. Employed in five roles during my ten-year employment. Cardiac Cath Lab, Critical Care, Operating Room, Quality Assurance/Risk Manager, Consultant for Surgical Services. - July 1988 - July 1992
Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida
Chosen to participate in a peri-operative training program. This program was six months in length and provided didactics and hands on training in all phases of the operative setting. Worked full time in the Operating Room and part-time in the Emergency room, and Critical Care Unit. - August 1979 - October 1982
Riverside Hospital - Jacksonville, Florida
Received a nursing scholarship from this facility. Worked as a nursing assistant while attending nursing school. Worked as a registered nurse after graduation. - Professional Activities
- 2001-2003 - County of St. Johns - Health and Human Services Advisory Council – Vice Chair
- 2002-2003 - Present. Developed and moderate online Legal Nurse Consulting course for University of North Florida.
- 1999- 2003 - Adjunct faculty – University of North Florida. Developed curriculum for the course of Legal Nurse Consulting. Teach and facilitate the program including overseeing students during practicum in the area of Legal Nurse Consulting.
- 2000 & 2001 - University of North Florida – Legal Studies Advisory Council
- 1997 - Research Assistant – Interviewed clients, collected and input data for a project by the Agency for Healthcare Administration – Department of Elder Affairs – “Evaluation of Florida Medicaid 1915C – Home and Community Based Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly.” This project was funded with a $100,000 grant from the State of Florida.
- 1992 – Efficiency Analyst - Conducted an efficiency study in the surgical department at Memorial Medical Center. Analyzed employee staffing, scheduling, instrument processing/packaging and day-to-day operations. Identified methods to improve service and better utilize personnel.
- 1988 - Research Study Coordinator - Coordinated a cardiac research study with Memorial Medical Center and Duke University. Collected and input data, wrote a working database program to manage the data. Prepared written analysis and summary of the findings for the Quality Assurance Committee.
- 2003-2004 - Director at Large - AALNC - National Chapter
- Publications
- Ellington, N.R, Johnson, G.B., Joos, B. (2003) Successful Marketing for the Legal Nurse Consultant. In P.W. Iyer, (Ed.), Principles and Practices of Legal Nurse Consulting. (2nd Edition), (pp. 1027 – 1044). Boca Raton: CRC Press
- American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, (2001). Sample Reports for Legal Nurse Consultants. (pages 41, 42, 47, 53 – 57, 88) Illinois, AALNC, USA.
- Licensure
- Registered Nurse - State of Florida - current and in good standing.