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LANA FAYE JOHNSON

Tracy,CA

Summary

Astute General Attorney provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled trial attorney from intake, discovery, motions and bench or jury trial. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Experience utilizing CFR and Federal statutes to investigate violation of personnel practices. Skilled in presenting cases to grand jury to obtain indictments for violation of Anti-trust laws.

Overview

58
58
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager/Home Health

DAVITA DIALYSIS
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed End Stage Kidney Disease Patients providing Peritoneal Dialysis education and management of disease process complying with Medicare and California CMS guidelines ensuring compliance with all healthcare requirements for great outcomes

Attorney

SOLO LAW PRACTICE
01.1980 - Current
  • Company Overview: In Texas
  • REPRESENTED CLIENTS IN GENERAL LAW PRACTICE AT INTERVALS 1980 - 1988, 1992 -2023
  • UPDATED NURSING SKILLS SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE ALSO PRACTICING LAW
  • In Texas

RN Case Manager/Home Health

SATELLITE HEALTHCARE
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed End Stage Kidney Disease Patients providing Peritoneal Dialysis education and management of disease process complying with Medicare and California CMS guidelines ensuring compliance with all healthcare requirements for great outcomes

RN Case Manager/Home Health

BROOKDALE HOME HEALTH
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Part time case manager for patients primarily at the Brookdale Assisted Living facility in Tracy until the pandemic
  • Home Health in Stockton with OASIS SOC

RN Case Manager/Home Health

FOCUS HOME HEALTH
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided excellent home health care as case manager to patients in their homes
  • Completed assessment and management
  • Extensive travel required between patient visits
  • Changed agencies to secure less travel

RN Case Manager/Home Health

ASERA CARE HOSPICE
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided excellent hospice home health care to patients with terminal illnesses
  • Complete assessments; admissions and follow-up visits
  • Coordination with health care team
  • Managed medications and equipment
  • Provided family support and bereavement care
  • Attended death visits and pronounced death with mortuary notification and assistance
  • Night on call position
  • Company eliminated position as a restructure

RN Case Manager/Home Health

CVH HOME HEALTH
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided excellent nursing care to Patients recovered from illnesses and surgery following release from hospital who were admitted for home health, including Patients at Brookdale San Ramon Senior Living Solutions
  • Provided complete head to toe assessment of cardiopulmonary function, taught medications and disease management
  • Reviewed and confirmed discharge orders, medication reconciliation and setup
  • Provided wound care for surgical wounds, accidents and skin breakdown
  • Performed triage for patients presenting life threatening symptoms and notified doctor and EMS for transport to Emergency Department
  • Skilled care for in-home blood draws, infusion, and ventilator care
  • Supervised and evaluated LVN's and home health aides
  • Utilized Software for accurate charting
  • Applied Joint Commission guidelines and HIPPA for compliant care
  • Relocated to Tracy and changed agencies

RN Case Manager/Home Health

BRIGHT STAR CARE
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided nursing care for bowel training, assessment of symptoms, G-tube infusion and ventilator care on-call

Home Health Care Nurse

EPIC HEALTH SERVICES, INC
01.2013 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Dallas, TX
  • Home Health Care for children - two week orientation for review of trachea care, g-tube care and administration, vent care and post-op care
  • Dallas, TX

Home Health Care Nurse

STONE BRIDGE AGENCY
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Tyler, TX
  • Home Health Care utilizing computer software for admissions using OASIS, re-certifications, skilled nurse visits, and supervising LVNs and Home Health Aides
  • Tyler, TX

Case Manager

MEDJESTIC HOME HEALTH
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Tyler, TX
  • Home Health Care - Case Manager
  • Tyler, TX

Nurse

MOTHER FRANCIS HOSPITAL
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: Tyler, TX
  • Provided total nursing care on medical-surgical unit as part of nurse refresher course
  • Telemetry, IV therapy and wound care
  • Tyler, TX

Telemetry Nurse

MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL & GRANDVIEW HOSPITAL
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Company Overview: Dayton, OH
  • On call for Telemetry Unity providing total care for patients diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia and serious complications
  • Administers IV therapy, oral and tracheal suction, and resuscitation if necessary
  • Dayton, OH

Nurse

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Company Overview: Cleveland, OH and Dayton, OH
  • Provided care for patients at home who required ventilation assistance, IV therapy, NG tube feeding, wound care or monitoring
  • Including children and infants
  • Cleveland, OH and Dayton, OH

Nurse

HCA HOSPITAL
01.1989 - 12.1989
  • Company Overview: Arlington, TX
  • Provided step-down care post open-heart by-pass surgery for patients
  • Services included: EKG monitoring, IV administration, hep-locks, and total care for recovery
  • Rotated through cath lab and operation room to participate and observe cardiac insertion and cardiac by-pass surgery
  • Arlington, TX

Associate Counsel

UNITED STATES OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
10.1979 - 07.1980
  • INVESTIGATED PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS AND ACHIEVED RESOLUTION OF EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES
  • INVESTIGATED CASE THROUGHOUT WESTERN UNITED STATES AND CONDUCTED HEARINGS
  • DRAFTED DOCUMENTS AND LITIGATED COMPLAINTS IN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS WITH FAVORABLE OUTCOMES

Associate Prosecutor

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
10.1978 - 10.1979
  • Company Overview: Antitrust Division
  • INVESTIGATED CASES INVOLVING ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS, PRESENTED CASES TO GRAND JURY FOR INDICTMENT, PREPARED CASES FOR TRIAL AND ACTED AS BACK UP COUNSEL TO LEAD COUNSEL
  • ACHIEVED FAVORABLE RESOLUTIONS INCLUDING NEGOTIATIONS FOR COMPLIANCE
  • Antitrust Division

Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
10.1977 - 10.1978
  • REVIEWED CASES FILED IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, PREPARED MEMORANDA FOR DISTRICT JUDGE RECOMMENDING DECISION, DRAFTED JURY CHARGES, PROPOSED DECISIONS AND ORDERS FOR APPROVAL

On Call Float Nurse

ALTA BATES HOSPITAL
01.1971 - 12.1974
  • Company Overview: Berkeley, CA
  • On call float nurse for all units including post-partum, medical-surgical units, orthopedic units, and ICU
  • Team leader on floor units administering all medications - UV, IM, oral, subcutaneous, and topical
  • Supervised LVN and support personnel to provide total patient care
  • Berkeley, CA

On Call Nurse

HERRICK HOSPITAL
01.1970 - 01.1971
  • Company Overview: Berkeley, CA
  • On call for ICU
  • Provided total nursing care to critical patients, including IPPB, IV administration of blood, and all medications necessary to achieve optimum care for all patients
  • Berkeley, CA

Charge Nurse

PERALTA HOSPITAL
01.1967 - 01.1970
  • Company Overview: Oakland, CA
  • Oakland, CA

Education

JURIS DOCTOR -

University of California School of Law
Berkeley, California
01.1977

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics Major

University of California
Berkeley, California
01.1973

Diploma of Nursing - undefined

University of Texas & Hotel Dieu School of Nursing
El Paso, Texas
01.1966

Skills

  • Document review
  • Client counseling
  • Legal writing
  • Legal research
  • Legal evaluation
  • Legal analysis
  • Criminal investigations
  • Legal counseling
  • Appeals management
  • Dispute arbitration
  • Oral argument
  • Presenting evidence
  • Professional demeanor
  • Legal case management
  • Case analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking
  • Task prioritization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws
  • Legal interpretation and adaptation
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Question witnesses
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Juror selection
  • Analytical skills
  • Immigration law
  • Organizational skills
  • Case law and outcome analysis
  • Litigation management
  • Written communication
  • Judgement and decision making
  • Federal court system
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Judicial procedures
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Litigation experience
  • Filling appeals
  • Creative and critical thinking
  • Legal research and review
  • Evaluate evidence
  • Self motivation
  • Legal ethics
  • Hearings and depositions
  • Discovery processes
  • Legal brief preparation
  • Courtroom procedures

Legalcareer

  • United States District Judge Clerk, United States District Judge, Northern District of Texas, 10/01/77, 10/31/78, Reviewed cases filed in United States District Court, Prepared memoranda for District Judge recommending decision, Drafted jury charges, proposed decisions and orders for approval
  • Associate Prosecutor, United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Dallas, TX, 10/01/78, 10/31/79, Investigated cases involving antitrust violations, Presented cases to grand jury for indictment, Prepared cases for trial and acted as backup counsel to lead counsel, Achieved favorable resolutions including negotiations for compliance
  • Associate Counsel, United States Office of Special Counsel, Dallas Office, 10/01/79, 07/31/80, Investigated prohibited personnel practices in federal employee complaints, Achieved resolution of employment disputes, Investigated cases throughout Western United States and conducted hearings, Drafted documents and litigated complaints in administrative hearings with favorable outcomes
  • Solo Law Practice, 01/01/80, 12/31/88, 01/01/92, 12/31/23, Represented clients in general law practice, Updated nursing skills simultaneously while also practicing law

Nursing Career

  • RN Case Manager/Home Health, Davita Dialysis, 04/01/17, 08/31/23, Managed End Stage Kidney Disease Patients providing Peritoneal Dialysis education and management of disease process complying with Medicare and California CMS guidelines ensuring compliance with all healthcare requirements for great outcomes
  • RN Case Manager/Home Health, Satellite Healthcare, 08/01/21, 06/30/22, Managed End Stage Kidney Disease Patients providing Peritoneal Dialysis education and management of disease process complying with Medicare and California CMS guidelines ensuring compliance with all healthcare requirements for great outcomes
  • Part-time Case Manager, Brookdale Home Health, 07/01/19, 12/31/20, Part-time case manager for patients primarily at the Brookdale Assisted Living facility in Tracy until the pandemic
  • Case Manager, Focus Home Health, 12/01/18, 07/31/19, Provided excellent home health care as case manager to patients in their homes, Completed assessment and management, Extensive travel required between patient visits
  • Hospice Nurse, Asera Care Hospice, 01/01/18, 12/31/18, Provided excellent hospice home health care to patients with terminal illnesses, Complete assessments; admissions and follow-up visits, Coordination with health care team, Managed medications and equipment, Provided family support and bereavement care
  • Home Health Nurse, CVH Home Health, 04/01/17, 01/31/18, Provided excellent nursing care to patients recovered from illnesses and surgery following release from hospital, Provided complete head to toe assessment of cardiopulmonary function, Taught medications and disease management, Reviewed and confirmed discharge orders, medication reconciliation and setup, Provided wound care for surgical wounds, accidents and skin breakdown
  • Nurse, Bright Star Care, 03/01/17, 10/31/17, Provided nursing care for bowel training, assessment of symptoms, G-tube infusion and ventilator care on-call
  • Home Health Nurse, Epic Health Services, Inc, Dallas, TX, 01/01/13, 12/31/13, Home Health Care for children - two week orientation for review of trachea care, g-tube care and administration, vent care and post-op care
  • Home Health Nurse, Stone Bridge Agency, Tyler, TX, 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Home Health Care utilizing computer software for admissions using OASIS, re-certifications, skilled nurse visits, and supervising LVNs and Home Health Aides
  • Case Manager, Medjestics Home Health, Tyler, TX, 01/01/11, 12/31/12, Home Health Care - Case Manager
  • Nurse, Mother Francis Hospital, Tyler, TX, 01/01/06, 12/31/06, Provided total nursing care on medical-surgical unit as part of nurse refresher course
  • Telemetry Nurse, Miami Valley Hospital & Grandview Hospital, Dayton, OH, 01/01/90, 12/31/91, On call for Telemetry Unit providing total care for patients diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia and serious complications
  • Home Health Nurse, Home Health Agencies, Cleveland, Dayton, OH, 01/01/89, 12/31/90, Provided care for patients at home who required ventilation assistance, IV therapy, NG tube feeding, wound care or monitoring
  • Nurse, HCA Hospital, Arlington, TX, 01/01/89, 12/31/89, Provided step-down care post open-heart by-pass surgery for patients
  • On Call Float Nurse, Alta Bates Hospital, Berkeley, CA, 01/01/71, 12/31/74, On call float nurse for all units including post-partum, medical-surgical units, orthopedic units, and ICU
  • On Call Nurse, Herrick Hospital, Berkeley, CA, 01/01/70, 12/31/71, On call for ICU, provided total nursing care to critical patients
  • Charge Nurse, Peralta Hospital, Oakland, CA, 01/01/67, 12/31/70, Charge Nurse on evening shift, successfully monitored EKG patients

Boardservice

  • Served on Board of Directors, Dallas Legal Services
  • Served on Board of Directors, Nonprofit community based corporations

Personal Information

Title: Attorney/Registered Nurse

Accreditations

  • Texas Bar Admission, 05/01/78
  • Registered Nurse, Texas, California, 01/01/66, 12/31/23

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

RN Case Manager/Home Health

DAVITA DIALYSIS
06.2022 - Current

RN Case Manager/Home Health

SATELLITE HEALTHCARE
08.2021 - 06.2022

RN Case Manager/Home Health

BROOKDALE HOME HEALTH
07.2019 - 12.2020

RN Case Manager/Home Health

FOCUS HOME HEALTH
12.2018 - 07.2019

RN Case Manager/Home Health

ASERA CARE HOSPICE
01.2018 - 12.2018

RN Case Manager/Home Health

CVH HOME HEALTH
04.2017 - 01.2018

RN Case Manager/Home Health

BRIGHT STAR CARE
03.2017 - 10.2017

Home Health Care Nurse

EPIC HEALTH SERVICES, INC
01.2013 - 01.2013

Home Health Care Nurse

STONE BRIDGE AGENCY
01.2012 - 01.2013

Case Manager

MEDJESTIC HOME HEALTH
01.2011 - 01.2012

Nurse

MOTHER FRANCIS HOSPITAL
01.2006 - 12.2006

Telemetry Nurse

MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL & GRANDVIEW HOSPITAL
01.1990 - 01.1991

Nurse

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
01.1989 - 01.1990

Nurse

HCA HOSPITAL
01.1989 - 12.1989

Attorney

SOLO LAW PRACTICE
01.1980 - Current

Associate Counsel

UNITED STATES OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
10.1979 - 07.1980

Associate Prosecutor

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
10.1978 - 10.1979

Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
10.1977 - 10.1978

On Call Float Nurse

ALTA BATES HOSPITAL
01.1971 - 12.1974

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics Major

University of California

Diploma of Nursing - undefined

University of Texas & Hotel Dieu School of Nursing

JURIS DOCTOR -

University of California School of Law

On Call Nurse

HERRICK HOSPITAL
01.1970 - 01.1971

Charge Nurse

PERALTA HOSPITAL
01.1967 - 01.1970
LANA FAYE JOHNSON