Joanne Bertrand
Brooklyn
Summary
Experienced Legal Nurse Consultant with a strong background in clinical nursing and medical-legal analysis, providing comprehensive case review, medical record synthesis, and expert-ready reporting for complex litigation. Highly skilled in distilling voluminous medical records into clear, defensible chronologies, liability assessments, and damages analyses across personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort, and product liability matters. Trusted partner to attorneys and experts, known for precision, organization, and the ability to identify deviations from standards of care, causation issues, and key evidentiary gaps. Adept at managing high-volume, multi-claimant projects, coordinating records across multiple vendors and systems, and producing polished work product suitable for expert review and trial preparation. Brings clinical credibility, analytical rigor, and exceptional attention to detail to every case.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Nurse Consultant
The Bertrand Group LNC Services Inc.
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive medical record review and analysis for complex litigation, transforming thousands of pages of clinical documentation into clear chronologies, case summaries, and expert-ready reports for attorneys and medical experts.
- Identify deviations from standards of care, causation issues, and clinically significant events, with a focus on surgical complications, pelvic mesh injuries, and long-term outcomes in product liability and malpractice matters.
- Serve as a medical liaison to legal teams by distilling complex healthcare data into defensible, concise narratives that support case strategy, expert testimony, and trial preparation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on emergency protocols and best practices.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Sedgwick
Greater New York City Area, United States
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Independently reviewed analyzed and evaluated medical records to determine the appropriateness of care, and liability exposure.
- Prepared chronological reports summarizing medical records that outlined issues and provided recommendations for further claims handling.
- Independently conducted investigative interviews with medical practitioners to gain clarity on the appropriateness of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
New York, United States
10.2010 - 06.2018
- Worked with several nursing agencies as an emergency room RN over an eight-year period in the New York City area.
- Completed multiple longterm contracts at level 1 and 2 trauma healthcare systems including NYC Health + Hospitals and New York Presbyterian.
- Acclimated to varying trauma designated facilities, concisely adhering to the policy and procedure of each facility.
- Used multiple EMR system to accurately document all aspects of patient care.
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
10.2004 - 10.2010
- Developed the principal skills required as an emergency room nurse including emergent interventions, stabilization of critical patients and focused assessment skills.
- Mastered triage the triage process, specialized in trauma, burn and disaster management.
- Mentored and oriented newly graduated and experienced nurses to emergency room nursing profession.
- In a pre and postsurgical setting oversaw post-surgical patients of varying specialties' including orthopedics, plastic surgery and urology.
Education
Master's degree - Legal Studies, General
West Virginia University
01.2015
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consultant
Center for Legal Studies
Bachelors in Science - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Towson University
01.2004
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Expert in the preparation of clear, defensible chronological summaries and in-depth medical record analysis
- Highly autonomous, efficient, and well acclimated to remote work environments
- Skilled in navigating multiple electronic medical record platforms and Microsoft applications
- In-depth understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and clinical practices relevant to litigation
- Proficient in conducting thorough medical and legal research to support case preparation and expert testimony
- Collaborative professional who works effectively with attorneys, healthcare providers, and litigation stakeholders
- Strong analytical ability to evaluate complex medical scenarios, identify key issues, and provide strategic insight
- Experienced in reviewing medical records to extract pertinent information and deliver actionable legal analysis
- Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
Timeline
Legal Nurse Consultant
The Bertrand Group LNC Services Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2023 - 11.2023
Legal Nurse Consultant
Sedgwick
06.2018 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
10.2010 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
10.2004 - 10.2010
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consultant
Center for Legal Studies
Bachelors in Science - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Towson University
Master's degree - Legal Studies, General
West Virginia University
Credentials
- RN
- MLS
- LNCC
Company
TBG LNC Services Inc.
Personal Information
Title: Legal Nurse Consultant