Medical Surgical Expert Witnesses

Arizona

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care

Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...

Santa Ana, California

Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Critical Care, Trauma, Neuro Trauma ICU, Pre-op, Post-op, PACU. Post Anesthesia Recovery Room Nurse, Pulmonary Critical Care, Pressure Injuries, Urology, Vascular, Nurse Manager, Telemetry, Medical - Surgical, Neurology, Neuro Trauma, Brain Injury, Clinical Educator, Wound Care, Falls w/injury

Since time is a finite resource for Attorneys, we ensure our end product is intellectual and actionable, ensuring an unbiased approach in all cases reviewed.   Healthcare is a rapidly changing science; evidence-based practices should support clinical decisions. In healthcare there is a continuous rapid influx of new information, we work hard to ensure you are provided with the most up to date information to keep our clients clinically current on healthcare. Charlene Gozony of Gozony Legal Nurse Expert Consultants has over 26 years of experience an is board certified in critical care nursing. Nurse Gozony is experienced in various specialties and disciplines, from Hospital Administration and management of in-patient units in acute care hospitals to Trauma, Neuro Trauma, Cardiac, Pre and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Float pool Units, ED holding, Pressure Injuries, Falls with injuries, and sepsis. Nurse Gozony is meticulous at a...

Carlsbad, California

Life Care Planning, Nurse - Home Care Agency Owner/Expert, Nursing Administration, Long Term Care, Standard of Care Expert, Medical Surgical, Trauma, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management, Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Amputation Injury, Case Management, Plaintiff, Defense, Insurance, Medical Bill Review

Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience. Home Care Agency Owner since 2008. Broad range of nursing experience including medical surgical, trauma/ICU, telemetry, orthopedics, rehab, workers comp, mother/baby, and more. Serving both plaintiffs and defense with life care planning services, life care plan rebuttals, medical record review, standard of care reports, medical bill review, and more. Looking forward to working with you!

Marina Del Rey, California

Emergency Medicine, Nurse - Nurse, Nursing, Intensive Care, ICU, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Medical-Surgical, Med-Surg, MEDSURG

I bring over 38 years of bedside nursing experience, specializing in the care of medical-surgical, intensive care, trauma, and emergency room patients. My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based standards and current hospital policy, and I am consistently engaged in advancing care delivery through adherence to best practices. I am currently serving in the Emergency Department at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, I collaborate seamlessly across multidisciplinary teams to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care to a diverse population. In addition to direct patient care, I take pride in mentoring the next generation of nurses as a clinical instructor and preceptor for new graduates, baccalaureate nursing students, and onboarding staff. I’m dedicated to shaping skilled, compassionate clinicians who are confident in both critical thinking and technical expertise. I remain actively involved in evolving clinical education and practice, and I am committed to fostering a culture...

Lake Worth, Florida

Hospitalist, Nurse Practitioner - Adult Hospital Medicine, Geriatric Hospital Medicine, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Stepdown, Observation Admissions, Inpatient Admissions, Palliative Care, Documentation, Standard of Care, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Practice Standards

I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) with over seven years of experience providing comprehensive inpatient care to adult and geriatric patients. My clinical practice focuses on hospital medicine, where I perform comprehensive history and physical examinations, admit and manage medically complex patients, develop treatment plans, interpret diagnostic studies, and coordinate multidisciplinary care across medical-surgical, telemetry, and step-down units. My background includes extensive experience caring for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, complex comorbidities, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and age-related illnesses. I have significant expertise in geriatric medicine, transitions of care, palliative care, and evidence-based clinical decision-making. I routinely collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, therapists, and case management teams to optimize patient outcomes w...

Osceola, Missouri

Emergency Medical Services, Critical Care Medicine - Emergency, Transport, Critical, Air Medical, Obstetrics, Emergency Room, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care, Balloon Pump, Hemodynamics, Complex Medical, Report Writing, Research, Chronologies, Standards of Care, Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Janet has been in healthcare since 1989 and has worked in air and ground transport for the past 30 years. Her specialties are ER, EMS and Critical Care and has worked as an LNC for 4 years with great customer satisfaction. She has past experience in Obstetrics, Med-Surg, and Outpatient. She enjoys report writing, researching, and creating chronologies for her clients. She is currently certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN), Critical Care Emergency Medical Provider (CCEMT-P), and Certified Emergency Flight Nurse (CFRN). Janet also owns www.emsteacher.com and teaches EMS and nurses in conferences nationwide.

Herculaneum, Missouri

Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Medical-Surgical, General Surgery, Falls, Medical Record Review, Nursing Standard of Care, Chronologies, Nursing Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Hospital Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Patient Safety, Sepsis, IV Complications, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medication Safety, Pressure Ulcer Prevention

I am a Legal Nurse Consultant and Nurse Expert Witness with more than 17 years of experience caring for patients with diverse medical conditions. Throughout my career, I have cultivated extensive expertise across various nursing domains, ensuring I remain well-informed about current policies, procedures, and best practices. My knowledge encompasses clinical skills, standards of care, and the most recent evidence-based practices that contribute to optimal patient outcomes. I hold a Board Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing, reflecting my commitment to maintaining high standards of professional competence. In my current position, I deliver patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care plans that address each patient's specific needs. In my direct patient care responsibilities, I serve as a clinical instructor and preceptor, mentoring new graduates, nursing students, and newly hired staff. I am employed at St. Clare Hospital in Fen...

Lakeside, Montana

Critical Care Medicine, Nurse - Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Progressive Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastro-Intestinal, Urology, Geriatrics, Pressure Injuries, Falls, Neurology

I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of high‑acuity clinical experience, originally trained in Memphis and licensed to practice across multiple states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, and currently Montana under a multi‑state license. I continue to practice at the bedside and serve as a Shift Unit Supervisor in a Progressive Care Unit, bringing both hands‑on critical care expertise and lower‑level management experience to my role. I am certified in Critical Care and deeply familiar with Standards of Nursing Care, Joint Commission requirements, and CMS regulations. My background spans ICU, cardiovascular, and progressive care environments, and I remain actively engaged in direct patient care, clinical decision‑making, and unit operations. In addition to my clinical practice, I have been a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2010, providing expert review and analysis of medical records, standards of care, and regulatory compliance. My dual p...

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Medical Spa, Nurse Practitioner - Critical care, Medical aesthetics, Neuromodulators, Complications involving medical aesthetic injectables, ICU, Skin Care, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling, Medical Surgical, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical aesthetic lasers, PRP, Cardiopulmonary, Sclerotherapy, Chemical Peels, IV therapy, Acute Care

Heather is a dynamic and passionate nurse practitioner who has dedicated 27 years of her life to elevating patient care. As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she embarked on a nursing journey that began in critical care and evolved into a thriving career in medical aesthetics. Today, Heather combines her advanced clinical expertise with an entrepreneur’s drive as the owner of a premier VIP concierge medical spa. Professional Journey Foundation in Critical Care (10 years) Heather honed her skills in high-acuity environments, managing complex cases and delivering life-saving interventions. Her experience in intensive care units instilled in her a deep respect for precision, patient safety, and collaborative teamwork. Transition to Medical Aesthetics (18 years) Driven by a desire to blend art and science, Heather shifted her focus to aesthetic medicine. She has since mastered the latest non-surgical treatments, skin health protocols, and injectables, always prioritizing n...

Seattle, Washington

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care

Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...