Dolly M. Curley RN. BSN. LNCC. DABFE
1-302-463-1950 or 1-888-968-1970
dcurley10@COMCAST.NET

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Condensed Version. Full CV available upon request.

Skilled and experienced Registered Nurse of 37 years with a broad-based knowledge in general specialty and sub-specialty medicine. Provides consultation to clients, hospitals, home care agencies, insurance companies and attorneys on JCAHO accreditation and standard of care issues, risk management and regulatory compliance. Taught and mentored new LNC students at Widener University Law School for the Legal Nurse Consultant Certification program and in 2002 became a faculty member at the University of Delaware teaching the LNC year Certificate program.

• Faculty member at University of Delaware in LNC program
• Participated in HEDIS reviews and Physician Credentialing
• Member of hospital policy and procedure board and ethics committee
• Provided expert testimony in a federal criminal case regarding standards of care and medical records
• Numerous presentations locally and nationally
• Participated in mock trials
• 2002-2003 President Diamond State Chapter of Legal Nurse Consultants

EDUCATION

1999-2001 BSN, Immaculata College, Immaculata, PA, Suma Cum Laude, Inducted in Immaculata College Nursing Honor Society.
1982-1984 BS Healthcare Administration, St. Joseph’s College, Wyndham, ME
1967-1969 RN Diploma, St. Agnes School of Nursing, Phila, PA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1995-present: experthq formerly Legal Nurse Consultants, Associates. ”A Litigation Support Service”
Responsible for the overall review of medical records and or legal documents assessing for issues of liability, causation, and/or damages. Provide chronological findings in meritorious reviews and identify potential experts. Served as an expert witness as well as consulted for numerous attorneys assisting in deposition and trial preparation.

1995-1997 Director of Corporate Accounts: Phoenix Consulting
Developed case management strategies in reducing or controlling their worker’s compensation and third party insurance claims and other related costs. Assessed individuals in achieving maximum medical improvement and assisting client's to a return to productive living.

1990-1993 Manager of Hospital Development: Delaware Valley Transplant Program
Acquired an intensive knowledge of transplant procedures, protocol and legal policy and taught compliance relative to policy and procedures for 188 hospitals. Provided education to nursing and medical schools as well as hospital staff and administration of issues of brain death and transplantation standards.

1984-1990 Administrator Upjohn Healthcare Services
Responsible for all business operations including sales, marketing strategies, administrative functions, and nurse recruitment. Provided extensive in-service training to ensure Medicare compliance and quality of care. Responsible for Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Risk Management, and Discharge Planning.

1970-1984 Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse- Med-Surg, ICU, CCU and Cardiac Rehabilitation Units. Sacred Heart Medical Center
Responsible for assessment and delivery of patient care, education, treatment and medication administration.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Pennsylvania, Delaware and California RN Licensure
• Former Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
• IV therapy
• Critical Care Registered Nurse
• Co-author of articles for The Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting 2003
• Risk Management: Institute of Medical Law, New York
• Published in Med Surg Quarterly and The Journal of Legal Nurse Consultants
• Authored for The DNA Reporter
• Diplomat Status with The American Board of Forensic Examiners
• Legal Nurse Consultant certified through the The American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board
• 1976- Coronary & Intensive Care Certification

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Pennsylvania and Delaware Nursing Associations
• Former member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
• The American Board of Forensic Examiners, holding a DABFN status
• Former member, North American Transplant Coordinators Org.
• Consultant in Standards of care and Policy & Procedure development
• Member of Hospital Policy and Procedure Board
• American Association of Healthcare Risk Management