Andrea Halbach, MSNed, RNC-OB Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Perinatal Legal Nurse Expert | High-Risk Obstetric

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Legal Nurse Consulting and Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Legal Nurse, Antenatal, Postpartum, Newborn, High-Risk Obstetrics, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Birth Injury, Maternal Death, Neonatal Death, Obstetric Nurse, Obstetric RN, Newborn Nurse, Newborn Injury, Fetal Injury, Hemorrhage , OB Nurse Expert, Expert Witness

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing Education, Grand Canyon University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Oakland University; Bachelor of Science, Oakland University

Years in Practice:

19

Additional Information

I am a U.S. Navy Nurse Corps veteran, retiring honorably in 2016, and hold a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Since then, I’ve continued to serve in both academia and clinical practice—as a dedicated Faculty member and experienced Labor & Delivery nurse. Driven, focused, and a natural leader, I bring 19 years of clinical and educational expertise to my work. My diverse skill set includes curriculum development, team leadership, and in-depth knowledge of perinatal care. As the Owner and Founder of Perinatal Legal Nurse Consultant, LLC, I provide unbiased, expert consultation to attorneys and law firms nationwide. My services include medical record analysis, merit case reviews, and expert witness testimony in obstetric and newborn litigation. Additionally, I serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple Electronic Health Record systems, including Epic, Meditech, Cerner, and Centricity. At PLNC, our mission is to deliver cost-effective, evidence-based, and time-efficient consulting that helps clients achieve successful case outcomes. We specialize in: Comprehensive case reviews for obstetric and newborn legal matters Clear, informed opinions on standards of care and potential deviations Expert translation and interpretation of medical records, policies, and procedures Active Licensed RN in Texas and California | Clinically Practicing Since 2007 Verified Veteran-Owned Business – Texas Veterans Commission