Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
CS Legal Nurse Consulting, PLLC
08.2022 - Current
Hi, I’m
Cynthia Stettner
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Easton,PA
Timeline
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Manager
Network of Victim Assistance
06.2022 - Current
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Certification from Forensic Interpersonal Violence And Strangulation
06.2022 - 07.2022
Raritan Valley Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.2022 - 06.2022
Legal Studies With Vickie Milazzo
Certified CLNC from Legal Studies
04.2022 - 10.2022
Hospital Supervisor
St. Luke's University Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2022
Forensic Nurse Examiner
St. Luke's Health Network
11.2006 - 01.2022
University of Pennsylvania
Pediatric, Adolescent, & Adult Sexual Assault Cert from Forensic Science
06.2006 - 07.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Luke's University Hospital
08.2001 - Current
Work History
CS Legal Nurse Consulting, PLLC
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for evaluation, analyzing, and delivering opinions on case and identifying, organizing, analyzing medical records.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Conducts Research.
- Defines standards of care in medical malpractice cases.
- Testifying expert witness
- Conduct medical literature review
- Identify medical professional standards of practice
Network of Victim Assistance
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Manager
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provide care to victims across lifespan who have suffered abuse, neglect, sexual assault, trauma or any other crime related injuries.
- Gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony than can be used in court.
- Forensic photography
- Responsible for daily operations of forensic team.
- Coordinates care between 7 hospitals providing 24/7 forensic coverage.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
St Luke's University Hospital
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
08.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Charge position for 50 bed Level 11 Trauma Center.
- Responsible for overall operations of ER/Trauma daily assignments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
St. Luke's University Hospital
Hospital Supervisor
06.2018 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for oversight of 108 bed hospital, including staffing.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
St. Luke's Health Network
Forensic Nurse Examiner
11.2006 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Provide care for victims across lifespan who have suffered abuse, neglect, sexual assault, trauma or any other crime related injuries.
- Responsible for management and oversight of Sexual Assault Nurse Program.
- Instructed and mentored 20 FNE's providing 24hr continued coverage of our program
- Gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony than can be used in court.
- Forensic photography
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Overview
22
Years of Professional Nursing Experience
16
Years of Forensic Nursing Experience
Education
Legal Studies With Vickie Milazzo , Houston TX
Certified CLNC from Legal Studies
04.2022 - 10.2022
International Association of Forensic Nurses , IAFN
Certification from Forensic Interpersonal Violence And Strangulation
06.2022 - 07.2022
University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric, Adolescent, & Adult Sexual Assault Cert from Forensic Science
06.2006 - 07.2022
Raritan Valley Community College , Somerville, NJ
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.2022 - 06.2022
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Legal Proceedings
- Child Advocacy
- Witness Testimony
- Emergency Contraception
- Forensic Evaluation
- Photo Documentation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Specialty Care
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Healthcare Regulations
- Legal Support
- Patient Examination
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Operational Standards
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Nursing Consultation
Summary
Emergency/Trauma/Forensic RN with 22 years of critical care experience treats acutely and critically ill patients in highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment using extensive medication protocols and therapies. Offers direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on application of scientific nursing principles. Leads system change to promote health outcomes, system efficacy and healthy work environment through evidence-based practice.
Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Professional RN,CLNC offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
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