A Nurse Paralegal is an individual who is experienced in both the medical and law field. Job accountabilities are listed on the Nurse Paralegal Resume as – assisting attorneys, insurance companies, and public and private businesses; studying documents and medical records related to claims or lawsuits, and attorneys, providing the expert testimony from medical malpractice claims or a personal injury lawsuit; investigating disputes, providing testimonies in court, helping companies prepare negotiations and discussions, researching medical records and charts, studying legal issues, and interviewing all involved parties.
While the job duties vary based on the type of work setting, the needed skills are universally common and include the following – expertise in interpreting medical terminology and industry jargon; the ability to edit medical journals, researching skills, work experience in the field. Those seeking to become one should first complete a degree in nursing and earn RN License and then complete an ABA-approved nurse paralegal certificate program.
Summary : To obtain a Nurse Paralegal position allowing me to use my 15 years knowledge and experience as a Registered Nurse combined with my 3 years experience as a Senior Paralegal and Office Administrator. Building and maintaining databases and files, and systems to collect, store, and retrieve data. Reviewing, monitoring and communicating new and updated laws and regulations. Drafting legal documents including agreements, contracts and legal memoranda.
Skills : Legal Research, Legal Writing.
Description :
Responsible for all personal injury files/medical malpractice cases at Macon law firm.
Oversaw of all medical issues in client's files, including HIPAA compliance and ordering/inventorying all medical records.
Reviewed and translated of all medical records.
Proficient in Microsoft office, Adobe, SharePoint, Excel, WestlawNext and CaseMetrix.
Responsible for initial intake of cases through bringing cases to the point of completion.
Drafted demands, assist in coordination of subrogation and lien issues, and prepare exhibits.
Principled point of contact for all personal injury clients.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MA
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Objective : Nurse Paralegal with seven years experience in varied settings, committed to the vigorous defense of medical negligence claims. Conduct legal research, including factual research. Conducting record searches. Identifying relevant statues, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material. Organizing and analyze information. Preparing regulatory updates and newsletters. Preparing legal correspondence.
Skills : Critical Analysis, Strong Written Communication, Problem Solving.
Description :
Reviewed of long term care records for completion of records, breaches in standard of care, primary caregivers, and identification of third party providers.
Interpreted of complex medical diagnoses into usable lay terms.
Drafted summaries and chronologies of voluminous records.
Assisted attorneys in valuation of cases based on medical facts.
Extensived electronic research and utilization of peer reviewed materials to support defense of medical facts.
Assisted with identification of expert witnesses and teleconference prior to disclosure of opinions.
Prepared records for deposition of experts, utilizing issue folders for complete defense of alleged injuries.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Nursing
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Headline : To combine my nursing experience and legal knowledge in organizing and analyzing medical records and managing medical cases. Experienced reading and interpreting medical records. Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneDrive is required.
Skills : Desktop Publishing, Editor, Medical Record Review And Data Extraction, Research On Databases, Computer.
Description :
Proficiency in all aspects of malpractice defense.
Managed of pre-suit phase, review and discuss medical issues with experts, prepare medical record summaries and chronologies.
Interviewed clients, correspond with, locate and retain experts for presuit and trial.
Medical recorded review and analysis, review of medical literature, obtain relevant research articles, statement papers, protocols and guidelines.
Proficient in researched via Medline, IDEX and Accurint.
Coordinated case defense and trial strategy with attorneys and support staff.
Documented preparation, initiate and respond to discovery, preparation of pleadings, file management and maintenance of case management index and non party, expert, witness and records databases.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Of Arts In Medical
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Headline : To obtain a challenging and rewarding Nurse Paralegal position to advance my successful nursing career. Composing and type documenting production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of medical records, correspondence, and reports. Compiling data for exhibits. Conducting preliminary legal research as necessary.
Skills : Preceptorship, Legal Nurse Consultant, Attention To Detail, Team Player, Wide Knowledge Base, Teaching.
Description :
Reviewed summons and complaints and all medical records to determine client exposure.
Responsible for assisting in building medical defense based on record review, depositions 3.
Made risk management suggestions.
Arranged for expert witness as necessaryand extensive research.
Extracted medical data from plaintiff's files, developed summaries and timelines, detected trends and compiled key statistics.
Investigated and researched incidents, including interviewing of care providers.
Served in a liaison role while interacting with national and international medical experts, hospital/facility personnel, client physicians, and internal staff.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Paralegal Studies
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Headline : Registered Nurse Telephonic Nursing Managed Care Experience Utilization Management Case Management Quality Management Project Management Nurse Paralegal Emergency Nurse Detail-oriented RN with critical thinking skills Telephonic triage assessment skills Recognized by management for success in Project Management.
Skills : Registered Nurse, Supervising, Medical Skills.
Description :
Fact-funded and analysis of information obtained from clients, medical records and legal/regulatory standards of medical/nursing practice.
Provided expert advice to attorney on matters involving medical or health issues pertinent to medical malpractice or negligence.
Drafted legal pleadings for attorney approval including submission of medical evidence.
Educated to attorney and clients as to the standard of nursing/medical practice and identification of breach in medical standard.
Hired to work with a young associate attorney.
Retained, my job became mostly clerical because of the severance of the attorney.
Performed in-depth, time-specific medical literature research.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associate In Nursing
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Summary : Nurse Paralegal is Abstracting medical records, organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client. Analyzing medical records and billings to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the medical evidence including pre-existing or co-existing medical conditions.
Skills : Planning, Paralegal.
Description :
Reviewed, summarized, and analyzed medical records and other pertinent health care and legal documents.
Researched relevant healthcare-related literature, guidelines, standards, and regulations.
Identified and provided information regarding medical experts and physicians.
Cross-checked facts and verified the accuracy and authenticity of information.
Composed, organized, and filed legal documents.
Reviewed and summarized deposition and trial transcripts.
Assisted with trial preparation by providing demonstrative aides, anatomical models, and timelines.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate Of Arts In Medical
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Summary : Experienced and Effective Healthcare Leader and Healthcare Provider. Excellent record of success in challenging healthcare environments, both as a leader and as a care provider. Knowledged and experience in both the administrative and clinical aspects of Emergency Services operations, and out-patient clinical operations including 11 clinics with Specialties including pediatrics and adult primary care.
Skills : Medical Skills, Nursing, Paralegal.
Description :
Responsible for conducting extensive medical records review of cases for large medical malpractice defense firm.
Prepared of extensive medical chronologies on cases and responsible for educating attorneys on the case regarding all medical issues.
Prepared of expert witness affidavits for denial of case in pre-suit.
Located experts for file review and testimony.
Prepare medical file in conjunction with legal file for trial.
Liaised to Corporate Risk Management Team at HMA.
Responsible for maintaining client files, communicating with clients (both verbal and written), ordering medical records and hiring experts as required, filing legal documents with Courts in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi; and generally helping with day-to-day management of cases with little supervision.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MA
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Headline : Employment objective is to use my previous experience, both professional and personal, to provide a valuable contribution in any future job opportunities that are afforded to me. Analyzing medical records and billings to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the medical evidence including pre-existing or co-existing medical conditions. Preparing case analysis. Identify issues, omissions and discrepancies.
Skills : Planning, Medical Skills, Scheduling.
Description :
Responsible for maintaining and managing all records related to Medical Malpractice claims involving client hospitals.
Drafted discovery documents.
Assisted in preparation of deposition and trial outlines, exhibits and documents.
Interviewed potential expert witnesses and assisted in deposition and trial preparation of these individuals.
Solely responsible for intake processing of referrals and client inquiries.
Experienced with scheduling depositions; preparing discovery; preparing subpoenas and affidavits; and opening estates.
Performed transcription, drafted letters, memos, reports, and other documents.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Headline : Dedicated and experienced registered nurse previously certified in Home Health Care with a Paralegal Certificate and expertise in the areas of medical/surgical, psychiatric, home care, managed care as well as chart review. & Abstracting medical records, organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client.
Skills : Planning, Home Care, Client Assistant.
Description :
Worked on the HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) project which is one of the most widely used sets of health care performance measures in the United States.
Developed and maintained by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a not for profit organization committed to assessing, reporting on and improving the quality of healthcare.
Reviewed patient charts obtaining relevant information needed to complete measure-specific documentation requirements.
Responsible for contacting participating health care providers to schedule convenient times for onsite chart audits.
Obtained the required information to complete the provided abstracts, organizing the data and forwarding it to Coventry's Charleston office in a timely manner to insure completion of the project in the designated time frame.
Recorded were obtained in a professional manner, maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding the high standards required by Coventry to maintain a mutually respectful relationship with the provider.
Commended by management for independent judgment, poise, and sense of humor under stress.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In Nursing
Nurse Paralegal Resume
Objective : Looking for a responsible and challenging position in the field of nursing where I can lead by example and give back to my community. Support legal team by requesting, analyzing and summarizing medical records for clients, attorneys and experts. Conducting medical journal research via Internet or through local libraries.
Skills : Communication Skills, Medical Chronologist.
Description :
Familied and complied with billing and reporting guidelines for a variety of clients.
Prepared trial demonstratives using data mined from medical records.
Assisted with preparation of witnesses.
Oversaw daily administrative operations of firm and manage all booking entries and payments in QuickBooks.
Prepared and summarized medical records Prepared questions for depositions Interviewed medical provider defendants/witnesses Prepared submission of.
Developed a consistent format for preparing medical chronologies.
Used Research, good people skills and rapport with clients, good communication skills (written and interpersonal).
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