Blending clinical nursing practice with forensic application, this MSN-prepared registered nurse brings more than 10 years of experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and forensic nursing. Her work centers on the evaluation of patient care and clinical outcomes, including detailed review of medical records, treatment planning, quality assurance, and assessment of standards of care and causation. As a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), she has been involved in the care and forensic evaluation of patients in cases involving sexual assault, abuse, violence, and trauma, while also coordinating with law enforcement through medical record review, evidence-related documentation, and case consultation.

In addition to direct patient care, she serves in roles related to clinical education, staff development, and emergency preparedness, contributing to healthcare training initiatives and system readiness efforts. Her medico-legal experience includes organizing and analyzing clinical documentation, preparing case summaries, evaluating healthcare records, and supporting legal teams in understanding complex medical and nursing issues. She has provided expert witness support through consultations and case reviews involving forensic nursing, emergency care, patient safety, and clinical practice issues.

She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Benedictine University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University. Professional credentials include Registered Nurse (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), and Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) designations, reflecting specialized training in both clinical care and forensic healthcare evaluation.