American Home Health Specialist, Expert Witness and Forensic Consultant.
Mary enters into practice carrying with her almost 20 years of nursing experience. She carries a wealth of experience in the areas of pressure ulcer management, long term care, sub-acute /rehab.
Nursing and Rehab Center March 1996-February 1998 June 1999-present
• Wound Care specialist for a 180 bed Sub-acute / rehab long term care superior rated JCAHO accredited facility • Educate and in-service staff, patients, and families on wound related topics • Write Continuing Education programs related to wound issues • Perform MDS responsibilities for pressure ulcer section • Maintain/update policies and procedures related to wound and skin issues • Co-chair the skin and weight meetings • Work with therapy department on wound care modalities including Orthotics, specialty beds and cushions, whirlpool, pulse lavage, etc… • Work with dietary department regarding the nutritional needs on patients with wounds • Work with central supply and outside vendors on supply needs • Instruct Basic Life Support (AHA) • Member of the Pain Management Committee abd EAD (Automated External Defibrillator committee. • Track Antibiotic usage for sub-acute patients • Assist Risk Manager in reviewing pressure ulcer quality indicators and patien care issues as needed
Cross Country University June 2003-present
• Prepare courses related to Skin / Wound care issues • Travel nationally and educate Health Care professionals
Medical Legal Consultants May 2002-present
Lecanto, Florida February 1998-January1999
• Unit manager for an 80 bed sub acute/rehab unit for a JACHO accredited facility • Created / initiated wound care program • Wound care policies and procedures established and implemented
Florida December 1994-March 1996
• Case manager for a Medicare certified home health agency. Responsibilities included total patient care including pain management, wound care and psychosocial needs of both patient and family.
California June 1989-November 1994
• Case manager for a Medicare certified and JACHO accredited home health agency. Responsibilities included assessments, treatments, and instruction. • Total patient care including pain management, wound care and psychosocial needs of both patient and family.
Lafayette, California February 1989-June 1989
• Director of Clinical Services responsibilities included field supervisions, quality assurance, continuing education & composing physician letters of medical necessity. • Private duty home care provided for terminal patients. Total patient care including pain management, wound care and psychosocial needs of both patient and family.
Walnut Creek, California February 1988-February 1989
• Private duty home care provided for terminal patients. Total patient care including pain management, wound care and psychosocial needs of both patient and family. • Case manager for a Medicare certified and JACHO accredited home health agency. Responsibilities included assessments, treatments, and instruction.
Patient Care-West Orange, New Jersey October 1986-February 1988
• Case manager for a Medicare certified & JACHO accredited home health agency. Responsibilities included assessments, treatments and instruction.
New York July 1985-November 1985
• Staff nurse for a busy inner city medical surgical unit
Education St. Frances School of Nursing-Jersey City, New Jersey RN diploma received 1985
St. Peters College-Jersey City, New Jersey RN diploma complete 1985
Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc. - Houston, Texas Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate 2002
Professional Associations
American Academy of Wound Management American Professional Wound Care Association American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants National Association of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants National Association of Female Executives Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Sociaty
