Maryland Legal Nurse Consultants

Linda Jo Bushwick, RNC, CLNC, CPAM
Company: LJ Bushwick, RNC, CLNC, LLC
13150 Glen Road
North Potomac, MD 20878
Office Phone: 301.717.8529
Website: http://www.legalnurseassist.com
Email: LJBushwick@aol.com
Years RN: 25
Years Consultant: 1
Experience:
Bedside clinician, 18 years; Navy Nurse, 4 years; Unit Manager, 1 year; Nurse Auditor, Hospital Administration, 6 years; Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, 1 year.
Specialties:
RNC Inpatient OB Specialist X 18+ years; Hospital Administration reviewing medical records for compliance, policy and procedures, billing and coding issues related to Medicare and Medical record review for risk management. CPAM Certified Patient Account Manager.
Other Pertinent Information:
Being a CLNC is an extension of 25+ years of nursing experience in the military and civilian sector.  I have planned, delivered, reviewed and evaluated nursing care to determine efficacy and appropriateness of care as a clinician as well as administrator.  I can review, analyze and investigate medical records to identify non-adherences to medical and nursing Standard of Care and assess and identify consequential damages.  Expert witness availability.

Dennis W. Jones, RN, MS, DNP(c)
Company: Diversified Education and Consulting, LLC
Title: President
21 Hallview Ct.
Baltimore, MD 21236
Office Phone: 443.742.7735
Website:
Email: dwjones17@gmail.com
Years RN: 35
Years Consultant: 4
Experience:
Extensive experience in a number of areas to include Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, Pre-hospital care, Faculty in top 10 university school of nursing , Public Speaking, Critical Care interhospital transport - Flight (helicopter) and ground ambulance nursing and nursing management.
Specialties:
Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, Critical Care Transport (Ground and Air), Education - continuing education and classroom and clinical instruction, Patient Safety: care of morbidly obese adult patient.

C. Patricia Leacock-Ballish, BHA, RN, CMCN
Company: PLB Legal Nurse Consulting Solutions, LLC
Title: Legal Nurse Consultant
15480 Annapolis Road, #202/140
Bowie, MD 20715
Office Phone: 301.580.0258
Email: plb.lnc@comcast.net
Website: Coming Soon!
Years RN: 27
Years Consultant: 2
Experience:
At least 10 years clinical experience in med/surg, post-partum (high risk obgyn).  One year experience in neurosurgery/neurology. Approximately 6 years experience in home care 2 in the clinical setting, 4 as an intake coordinator. Several years in Case Management and UR.  Several years in compliance and Managed care.
Specialties:
Managed Care; Medical Surgical; Home Care; Case Management.
Other Pertinent Information:
Specialized Degree in Legal Nurse Consulting/ Paralegal Studies.
Author of Sensible Eating, Why You Need to Master Your Food Choices and Take Control. August 2010.

Gaynelle E. Kahigian, RN, MSN, CLNC
Company: G2 Healthcare Consultants, LLC
Title: President
18927 Piney Point Place
Germantown, MD 20874
Office Phone: 207.272.0832
Alternative Phone: 301.529.1134
Website: www.g2healthcareconsultants.com
Email: gkahigian@yahoo.com
Years RN: 28
Years Consultant: 1
Experience:
I have over 27 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.  I am a disciplined leader and have held clinical and academic positions throughout the course of my career.  I am a recognized leader in the fields of Gerontology and Mental Health Nursing.  I have extensive experience in issues related to quality of care and regulatory compliance in the acute and long term care settings.  I have been Master’s prepared in Nursing since 1984 and have worked continuously in nursing practice since 1979.  I am a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC).
Specialties:
Medical/Nursing Malpractice, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Litigation, Aging Issues/Elder Law, Competency, Wrongful Death, Abuse and Neglect, General Negligence, Product Liability, Toxic Torts, Workers Compensation, Fraud and Abuse.

Joyce Miller Faust, RN, FNE-A, SANE-A
Company: Miller Consulting
3804 Miller Road
Kingsville, MD 21087
Office Phone: 410.409.4259
Website:
Email: blue.be@verizon.net
Years RN: 11
Experience:
Forensic Nursing (Program Coordinator), Critical Care, Correctional Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Public Speaker, Education and Outreach.
Specialties:
Forensic Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A ) Certified by International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
Other Pertinent Information:
Offering objective case reviews and expert testimony for all parties.

Sharon Y. Herbert, MSN, RNC, CLNC
Company: Herbert MedLaw Consulting, LLC
Title: Founder/Owner
10706 Weeping Willow Lane
Beltsville, MD 20705
Business Phone: 240.476.8820
Website: www.HerbertMedLaw.com
Email: sherblegal@verizon.net
Years RN: 27
Years Consultant: 2
Experience:
Neonatal/Pediatric Care Clinical nurse, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration & Management, Risk Management, Medical Record Review, Clinical Supervisor Home Health Care, Case Management/Delegating Nurse, Hospital Policy Development & Review.
Specialties:
Neonatal Intensive/Newborn Care; Pediatric Intensive, Acute & Long-term Care; Home Health Care; Nursing Education.
Other Pertinent Information:
Neonatal Intensive Care Certification, Case Management/Delegating Nurse Certification, JCAHO survey preparation, Insurance medical claims analysis, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Tonya Jackson, RN, BSN, MHA, CDONA/LTC, WCC
Company: Agape Health Consulting and Management Group, LLC
Title: CEO
7312 Riverhill Road
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
Office Phone: 301.567.8885
Alternative Phone: 301.875.5477
Website: www.agapehealthconsulting.com
Email: tjackson@agapehealthconsulting.com
Years RN: 10
Years Consultant: 5
Experience:
ICU/Emergency department nurse for 8 years; Administration/Management 5 years; Quality Improvement/Staff Development 3 years, Geriatrics 8 years, wound consultant 1 year.
Specialties:
Wound Care Consultant, Administration, ICU/SICU/PICU/ED, Staff Development, Quality Improvement, Case Management and Risk Management.
Other Pertinent Information:
Wound Care Consultant Certification, Certified Director of Nursing Administration in Long-term care.  Worked as the D.C. Quality Improvement Coordinator for Nursing Homes.

Katherine A. McKenney, MSN, CRNP, CLNC
Company: McKenney Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Title: Owner
14700-10 McKenney Lane, S.E.
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
Office Phone: 1-800-983-0981
Alternative Phone: 301-697-1366
Website: www.kathymckenneylnc.com
Email: mckenneylnc@twrwifi.net
Years RN: 24
Years Consultant: 2
Experience:
Urgent care, women's health, primary care, neurology.
Specialties:
Family Nurse Practitioner.
Other Pertinent Information:
As a certified registered nurse practitioner, I know the nursing and medical models.

Sandra C. Sherman, BSN RN CCM CLNC, CLCP
612 Banyon Avenue
Severna Park, MD 21146
Office Phone: 410.647.5228
Website:
Email: ssherman53@comcast.net
Years RN: 20+
Years Consultant: 2
Experience:
Ambulatory Care/Outpatient, Intensive Care, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Risk Management .
Specialties:
Case Management; Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff/Defense; Personal Injury, Plaintiff/Defense; Product Liability, Plaintiff/Defense; Workers' Compensation.

Kathryn Yarkony, PhD, BSN, RN, LNC
Company: Katheryn Yarkony
7110 Oxford Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
Office: 410.296.5206
Website:
Email: kyarkony@yahoo.com
Years RN: 19
Years Consultant: 2
Experience:
Practicing Clinical RN, Faculty member in School of Nursing, Legal Nurse Consultant.
Specialties:
Emergency Room, Operating Room, Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Other Pertinent information:
BSN, PhD degrees and clinical experience obtained at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  Currently maintain an active practice in OR and PACU and serve as a legal nurse consultant and as an expert witness.