Wound assessment and documentation vitally important
Timely identification, assessment and documentation of a wound is essential in improving patient outcomes. A wound assessment detailing the characteristics, size, type, and location of a wound play a very important role in wound care. Determining appropriate interventions, wound treatment goals, and a plan help slow the progression of the wound and improve the odds…
Read MoreExpert 7706 Med/Surg Fall Champion
Expert 7706 is Master’s prepared and has 19 years of nursing experience. Our expert began her career nursing career in 1995 working on a medical, surgical and neonatal unit. She continued her experience with neonates in NICU and also gained experience and further her knowledge of policies and nursing care as an adjunct nursing instructor.…
Read MoreBecome an Expert Witness, turn your clinical expertise into a side job
Nervous about testifying as an expert witness? Learn more about testifying, writing expert reports and how to present yourself to attorneys at Dawn Cook, RN, CNLCP, CLCP’s introductory lecture: “Become an Expert Witness, turn your clinical expertise into a side job”. This presentation will be offered along with 15 other nurse entrepreneur sessions at the…
Read MoreExpert 4387 – Psychiatric Nurse
Expert 4387 has 20 years of nursing experience and has cared for a wide age range of patients with mental health and addiction issues and has knowledge of Behavioural Health Rules, Mental Health Holds, Involuntary Medications, Short Term Certification (STC), seclusion and restraints, Intoxication Treatment and more. She has worked in various psychiatric setting since…
Read MorePressure Injuries – common to get and challenging to heal
Nurses strive to prevent pressure injuries among patients because it is one of the most common wounds a nurse will discover, treat and manage. When a patient is severely decompensated due to injury, illness, malnutrition etc., it can be difficult to prevent pressure injuries. Nurses consider it vital to recognize patients at risk for pressure…
Read MoreICU Nurse – Expert 2217
Expert 2217 has been working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since 2006 and has held positions including clinical nurse manager, house supervisor, clinical coordinator of the ICU/CCU and since 2015 he has been a staff RN in the ICU. He has experience being a part of the rapid response team and code blue team…
Read MoreFalls Risk – Part 2: interventions
In addition to a documented falls risk assessment, interventions to prevent falls should be carried out and clearly documented including but not limited to: non-slip socks or footwear, appropriate mobility aides within reach and in use when ambulating, hip protectors in place, bed in low position, and call bell within reach. For those patients that…
Read MoreFalls Risk – Part 1: assessment and precautions
A patient having a fall while in hospital is a known cause for delayed recovery, discharge and increased risk of injury and death. It is not only the responsibility of the nurses caring for patients, but the facility/organization and the healthcare team including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists etc.; however, nurses are often the first…
Read MoreInterventional Radiology Nurse – Expert 4411
Expert 4411 has been a Registered Nurse since 1995 and has 6 years of experience in Interventional Radiology, more than 10 years of experience in Parianesthesia, more than 18 years of experience in Critical Care and Supervisory/management roles, and 22 years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing. She is certified in trauma care and holds a…
Read MoreAccepting Cases as an Expert Witness
If you think that just ANY nurse can speak to the standard of care in issues related to a health care setting, think again. When you are considering accepting a case to act as a testifying expert witness, there are many things to consider. Prior to accepting any case, you should obtain some initial details…
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