Stacy L. Jude
Paris,KY
Summary
Dynamic Legal Nurse Consultant with extensive experience at DPJ Consulting, LLC, specializing in medical record analysis and expert testimony preparation. Proven ability to enhance compliance and quality assurance through effective collaboration and detailed reporting. Adept at educating clients and providing litigation support, ensuring optimal outcomes in complex legal cases.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Nurse Consultant
DPJ Consulting, LLC
06.2019 - Current
- Analyzed medical records for legal case preparation and expert testimony.
- Collaborated with attorneys to evaluate case merits and deliver actionable insights.
- Reviewed clinical practices, ensuring compliance with legal standards to support case integrity.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing medical findings for legal teams.
- Conducted research on medical guidelines relevant to ongoing cases.
- Assisted in trial preparations by organizing evidence and documentation.
- Educated clients on medical aspects of their cases, clarifying potential outcomes to inform decision-making.
- Offered consulting services to organizations seeking advice on compliance with applicable state laws governing healthcare practice.
- Evaluated claims of alleged malpractice and negligence based upon established criteria.
- Assisted with deposition preparation by providing counsel with pertinent facts concerning the case.
- Developed case summaries for attorneys to use as evidence during trial.
Staff Nurse
University of Kentucky Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Assessed patient conditions and recorded vital signs accurately.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored post-surgery vitals, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs to support patient recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Evaluated nursing interventions and adjusted care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Facilitated home care transition by providing comprehensive care information and discharge instructions to patients.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Delivered comprehensive care for complex cardiac and respiratory patients in critical care.
Director of Quality
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Developed quality assurance programs that improved patient care standards.
- Led compliance audits to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations.
- Managed quality outcomes by implementing effective monitoring processes. and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained staff on quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to implement process improvements.
- Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for service enhancement.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to promote quality and safety awareness.
- Monitored performance metrics to evaluate service delivery effectiveness.
- Analyzed data from customer feedback surveys to identify trends in customer satisfaction levels.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards to ensure product and service excellence.
- Created performance reports for quality management systems and presented findings to senior management.
- Developed strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce costs related to product returns.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff members on proper techniques for maintaining high-quality products and services.
Manager
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed critical care and dialysis units, supervising 97 employees and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to optimize resource allocation.
- Facilitated regular meetings to identify and resolve departmental challenges.
- Implemented training programs for new employees to improve service quality.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff to maintain a positive work environment.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Compiled monthly reports for senior management highlighting key operational performance metrics.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented recognition programs and career development opportunities to boost team morale and retention.
Various Roles including House Administrator
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.1996 - 12.2013
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations efficiently.
- Responsibilities in patient admissions and staff management.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline workflow.
- Managed incoming calls to provide timely assistance to clients and routed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Analyzed operational processes and proposed enhancements to improve efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations and identified training needs to support staff development.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the office environment.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into comprehensive reports for management review.
Staff Nurse
Cardinal Hill Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1996
- Facilitated rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injuries, enhancing recovery in a clinical setting.
House Administrator
CHI - Saint Joseph Health
- Managed operations across multiple campuses to ensure seamless service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2012
Associate of Science -
Ashland Community College
Ashland, KY05-1993
Skills
- Medical record analysis
- Legal compliance review
- Expert testimony preparation
- Quality assurance development
- Clinical practice evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Detail-oriented reporting
- Project coordination
- Summary preparation
- Time management
- Deposition preparation
- Continuing education
- Report analysis
- Case review
- Workers' compensation
- Legal terminology proficiency
- Medical malpractice
- Quality control
- Risk evaluation
- Healthcare regulations
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Oral communication
- Litigation support
- Child abuse evaluation
- Clinical expertise
- Emotional support
- Evidence collection
- Death investigation
- Clinical decision making
- Domestic violence screening
- Mental health assessment
- Elder abuse identification
- Self-care strategies
- Medical documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Injury assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- Task prioritization
- Diet and nutrition
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- CPR certification
- Direct patient care
- Wound dressing
- Preventive health
- Geriatric care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Websites
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- KBN License, 1073949
Training
- FEMA Training, Incident Command Systems
- Instructor, CPR/ACLS
Awards
- Nursing excellence
- Leadership in healthcare initiatives
Accomplishments
Nursing Excellence Award
Timeline
Legal Nurse Consultant
DPJ Consulting, LLC
06.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse
University of Kentucky Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2021
Director of Quality
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Manager
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2013
Various Roles including House Administrator
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.1996 - 12.2013
Staff Nurse
Cardinal Hill Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1996
House Administrator
CHI - Saint Joseph Health
Bachelor of Science -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science -
Ashland Community College