linda dye

nurse paralegal

About

Exceptionally talented Registered Nurse with over 20+ years experience in the medical and legal industry working for both plaintiff and defense oriented law firms. Utilization of nursing experience and education to provide unique skills as an essential member of the legal team in the practice areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability. Extensive knowledge in the medical-legal area of traumatic brain injury. Vital team member to enhance understanding of medical problems, especially the dynamics of head injuries as a result of slip and falls, auto accidents, sports injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. A seasoned presenter on medical and legal matters. Demonstrated leadership and adult learning principles knowledge in providing inservice educational programs, workshops, new hire orientation classes, community education, and continuing education programs.

Country

united states

City

tampa

Industry

legal services

Skill

trials, medical malpractice, medicine, analysis, attorneys, strategy, interviews, automobile accidents, timelines, healthcare, legal process, personal injury, case studies, adobe contribute, mediation, litigation support, product liability, legal writing, legal research, adult education, questions, leadership, wrongful death, nursing, litigation, medical case review and analysis for merit and strategy, adult learning theory expertise, professional training and development experience, communication, personal injury litigation, medical records, depositions, preparation of medical chronologies and timelines, medical research skills, client communications, professional presentations, trial team member, contribute to exhibit selection and preparation for legal proceedings, close collaboration with attorneys and medical and non medical experts

Experience

education consultant

self protection concepts

2011-12 - 2012-10 · 11 mos

Facilitated the preparation and content of educational materials for the personal safety and awareness seminars presented by SPC staff to both youth and adult learners

registered nurse medical record analyst

annis mitchell cockey edwards & roehn p.a

1997-1 - 2001-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

clinical nursing; nursing educator; ask-a-nurse management; memory disorder supervisor

st joseph's hospital-tampa florida

1977-1 - 1997-1 · 20 yrs 1 mo

nurse paralegal

mccumber, daniels, buntz, hartig & puig p.a.

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

*  Reviewed, organized, and summarized medical records with preparation of medical chronologies. *  Provided ongoing communication to attorney regarding medical record review on assigned cases. *  Developed case summaries and comprehensive timelines for attorney on medical cases. *  Provided assistance as needed by attorney for case workup and expert involvement. *  Served as resource to other legal team members including paralegals and legal assistants.

legal nurse consultant

clark & martino p.a

2003-1 - 2009-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

*  Summarized and prepared medical documentation for the attorney’s review. *  Researched, collected and organized the patient's medical records *  Responsible for ensuring that the patient's experience and flow through the legal process was * seamless.

legal nurse consultant

bales weinstein

2002-1 - 2003-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

 Analyzed and screened a potential patient's legal case from a medical/legal perspective.  Comprehensively reviewed medical records and prepared medical chronologies related to case.

medical analyst

cunningham clark & greiwe p.a

2001-1 - 2002-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

*  Provided insight and medical opinion regarding the liability and causation of the client’s injuries. *  Prepared medical reports or narratives for the attorney's review. *  Interviewed clients and documented case details in the client’s file.

nurse paralegal

hill ward henderson

2012-10 - Present · 14 yrs

* Review and analysis of medical records with preparation of medical chronologies and other case related reports and documentation as requested by litigation team attorneys. * Provide ongoing communication to attorneys regarding medical record review on assigned cases. * Perform medical research on complex medical topics as requested by attorneys. * Assist other litigation team members in case workup and project focused tasks. * Serve as resource to all firm attorneys and staff on cases with medical related issues as needed. * Contribute to firm's monthly wellness newsletter through articles focusing on health and safety.