R.N., M.S., J.D.
EDUCATION
Registered Nurse Licensure, VI, MD, and FLA
Juris Doctor, May 1982, University of Maryland Law School
Admitted to MD Bar, December, 1982
Admitted to Federal Trial Bar, August, 1984
Master of Science, Psychiatric Nursing, May 1977 (High Honors 4.0 GPA) University of Maryland School of Nursing Certified as a Clinical Specialist Minor in Pediatric Nursing Education Certification for Teaching
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 1975 (Honors) University of Maryland School of Nursing
PROFESSIONAL
Schneider Regional Medical Center, Vice President of Human Resources
2012-Present
Responsible for the development, implementation, administration, and communication of all human resources strategies, functions and projects, while meeting regulatory and legal requirements. Manage and direct recruitment and selection plan, training and organizational development, compensation program, benefits programs, and negotiation of contracts. Mediate and resolve labor relation matters. Establish and enforce policies and procedures. Develop and implement performance evaluations protocols and processes. Evaluate organizational culture and provide recommendations on changes to accomplish organizational and institutional goals and objectives.
Kahn, Smith & Collins, P.A., Partner
2003-2011
Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Labor and Employment, Products Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Consulting and Teaching
Morgan State University School of Nursing, Adjunct Professor
Spring 2010 Semester
Mental Health Nursing
Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P., Partner
1991-2003
Business, Commercial, Corporate, Health Care, Criminal and Civil Litigation all levels of state and federal courts, United States Supreme Court; Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Consultant and Lecturer
2000-Present
Organized Professional Ethics Course for Bar Association
Nursing Home and Home Health Litigation
MICPEL Continuing Education Seminar
Developed and taught courses on labor relations, EEO, personnel matters, medical malpractice, home health care documentation for Occupational Health Administrators, Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses, Risk Managers, School Nurses, and Psychiatric Nurses Consultant for various hospitals including Altoona Hospital, Union Memorial Hospital, University of Maryland Hospital, Levindale, Sinai (Baltimore) Hospital, Howard County Hospital, Provident Hospital, Prince George's County Hospital, and Fallston General Hospital Developed.
Key Note speaker for New Jersey Statewide School Health Nursing Conference
Public Defenders Office, Assistant Public Defender, Baltimore, MD
1985 1991
District Court, Traffic Court, Juvenile Court and CINA (Child in Need of Assistance), Federal Court (felony and misdemeanor), and Circuit Court.
University of Baltimore School of Law, Adjunct Professor
1989 1991
Moot Court and Legal Writing; Guest lecturer University of Baltimore Law School
Morgan State University, Adjunct Professor
1991 1994
Business Law I and Business Law II
Law Firm of Israelson, Jackson & Salisbury P.A., Associate Member, Baltimore, MD 1983 1985
General Litigation
State of Maryland, Office of the Attorney General, Law Clerk, Baltimore, MD
1981
Drafted Foster Care Rules and Regulations
University of Maryland Hospital
1975-1977
Registered Nurse Team Leader
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Associate Professor, Baltimore, MD
1977 1983
Developed courses, taught and counseled students in Psychiatric, Pediatric, Medical Surgical, Labor and Delivery, Communication and Basic Writing Skills. Supervised and managed written and clinical work of 50 350 students providing direct patient care. Senior Class advisor and advisor for Black Student Nurses’ Association 1982.
LEGAL APPOINTMENTS
2003-Present - Baltimore Bar Foundation, Fellow
2000-2001 - Community Colleges of Baltimore County Board
1999-Present - MICPEL, Trustee
1999-Present - Maryland Bar Foundation, Fellow
1996-United Nations Conference, Istanbul, Turkey
1996-Present - Appointed Health Care Legal Consultant Attorney Grievance Inquiry Panel 1992-Present - Health Claims Arbitration Panel
POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS
1997-2002 - Baltimore County Planning Board, Parliamentarian
1988-1990 - Governor's Task Force on Suicide, Homicide, and Unintentional Injuries
1988 1990 - Task Force Chair Pro Tem
1988-1990 - Committee Chair Suicide Section
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2008-Present –Maryland Association of Justice Helmets for Safety and Career Days for middle school students
2005-Present –Mentor/Preceptor Maryland State Bar Association and Monumental City Bar Association
2002 –Commencement Speaker School of Nursing, Coppin State University
2000- The Baltimore Courthouse & Law Museum Foundation, Inc., First Vice-President
2000 - Cornerstone Rededication Committee for Clarence M. Mitchell Courthouse Committee 2000-2002 - Villa Julie College, Board Member and Professor (Paralegal Program)
1999 2010 - Ginsberg Foundation/Professional Law Center Project...
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