Kerri Busteed
De Soto,WI
Summary
Doctorally prepared Nurse Educator and Legal Nurse Consultant with over 20 years of high-acuity clinical expertise. Delivered impactful training in emergency care and acute care, leveraging adult learning theory to enhance educational outcomes. Conducted complex chart reviews and causation analyses, effectively translating intricate medical concepts into clear reports for legal teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Veritas Legal Nurse Consulting
De Soto, Wisconsin
08.2026 - Current
- Meeting with attorney clients to develop business opportunities, form strategic relationships, and ensure client satisfaction
- Prepare and present to attorney clients medical case reviews, detailed medical timelines, and summaries of medical findings.
- Educated attorney clients on medical terminology and disease processes, clarifying their impact on client well-being and legal cases.
- Function as a Nurse Observer for Defense Medical Exams, ensuring accurate and fair representation of medical issues, and providing detailed reports to attorney clients.
- Identified red flags and deviations from nursing standards of care, treatment outcomes, and pre-existing conditions to inform legal strategies.
- Secured expert witnesses to strengthen legal arguments.
- Provide education to healthcare and legal professionals in formal settings
- Presented on LNC services and medical topics as an expert, enhancing understanding among legal professionals.
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
Bethel, AK
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Cultural Immersion & Student Mentorship: Led and educated student groups in remote Alaska, facilitating deep cultural competency training and direct exposure to indigenous healthcare models, community-based care delivery, and rural health disparities.
- Direct Clinical Recruitment: Earned direct institutional recruitment and a formal job offer to staff the regional Emergency Department based on exceptional clinical performance, rapid resource management, and high-acuity decision-making.
- High-Acuity Stabilization & Medevac Logistics: Managed critical emergency admissions in a remote trauma hub, rapidly stabilizing complex medical and traumatic injuries before coordinating emergency air medical transport (Medevac) to higher levels of care.
- Standards of Care in Isolated Settings: Audited, assessed, and executed emergency protocols under extreme geographical and resource constraints, sharpening expertise in emergency triage timelines, transfer documentation, and rural standard-of-care expectations.
Simulation Coordinator and Associate Professor
Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin
06.2013 - Current
- Architected immersive, high-stakes simulations (e.g., non-accidental trauma/toxicology) with branching narratives to foster critical thinking and clinical reasoning in students.
- Synchronized complex physiological data into unfolding digital scenarios to reflect clinical unpredictability, enhancing student decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with faculty to design and develop immersive simulated scenarios, aligning training with real-world clinical challenges.
- Developed "Parent Personas" to train students in de-escalation, investigative interviewing, and mandatory reporting protocols, improving student preparedness for real-world interactions.
- Facilitated discussions with faculty, staff, and students on simulation procedures, clarifying processes and enhancing overall understanding.
- Analyzed performance data from instructors involved in simulations, pinpointing critical areas for targeted improvement.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
La Crosse, Wisconsin
06.2005 - 10.2019
- Assessed patient conditions upon arrival to the emergency room to guide immediate care decisions.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment based on patient acuity.
- Delivered life-saving interventions in critical care settings, improving patient survival rates.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with doctors and medical staff to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Communicated with physicians to coordinate timely patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated care strategies that improved patient outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency protocols, fostering adherence to best practices and ensuring quality care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Brookfield, Wisconsin
06.1998 - 05.2005
- Delivered comprehensive care in critical care unit to support optimal health outcomes.
- Administered emergency resuscitation measures per Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and critical situations within unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient status continuously.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Applied evidence-based practice guidelines while delivering nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, enhancing clinical outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on critical care protocols and procedures to support quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses on critical care practices and procedures to improve patient outcome awareness.
- Provided direct nursing support for critically ill patients per policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Informed patients and families about care processes and recovery plans, fostering understanding and engagement.
- Delivered educational sessions to patients about their treatment plans, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care to help prevent infection and promote healing.
School Nurse
De Soto School District
De Soto, Wisconsin
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Responded to medical emergencies and provided first aid.
- Administered medications and treatments to students with chronic health conditions.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to detect issues early.
- Collaborated with teachers to create health plans for students with special needs.
- Educated staff and students on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices, fostering a proactive health culture within the school community.
- Maintained accurate health records in compliance with district policies.
- Communicated with parents about student health concerns and treatment plans.
- Coordinated immunization campaigns to ensure state compliance and enhance student health protection.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- • Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Revised health protocols for allergies and asthma management to improve safety measures for students.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, NC03-2020
Master of Science - Nursing Education And Leadership
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI05-1998
Skills
- Medical case review
- Expert witness selection
- Litigation support
- Healthcare consulting
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Organizational strategy
- Executive presentation
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- SANE
- Certified Nurse Educator
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
CEO
Veritas Legal Nurse Consulting
08.2026 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
Simulation Coordinator and Associate Professor
Viterbo University
06.2013 - Current
School Nurse
De Soto School District
08.2007 - 05.2012
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
06.2005 - 10.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
06.1998 - 05.2005
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Capella University
Master of Science - Nursing Education And Leadership
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carroll University