Linda Lee Altizer, RN, MSN , ONC, FNE , TNCC
19850 Cool Hollow Road
Hagerstown , Maryland 21740
301-791-6632 (H) , 301-992-5354 (C) , 240 - 566 - 5408 (Fax)
EDUCATION:
2009 – Present - Doctorate Nursing Program student Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
1993 - George Mason University Fairfax , Virginia
Master of Science in Nursing Administration
1983 - George Mason University Fairfax , Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1973 - Hagerstown Junior College Hagerstown, Maryland
Associate Degree in Nursing
S UMMARY of EXPERIENCE:
· Clinical Nursing
o Assistant Director of Nursing – 6 months 2014
o Orthopaedic/Joint Care Coordinator – 3 year (2011 – 2014 )
o Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner – 10 years (1975 – 1984)
o Trauma /Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist – 40 years
o Director of Nursing Staff Development – 10 years (1984 – 1995)
o Medical Legal Consulting – 1 3 years (2001 – Present)
o Advanced Forensic Nurse Specialist 5 years (2009 – Present)
· Administration Nursing
o Orthopaedic/Joint Care Coordinator – 3 year (2011 – 2014 )
o Health Profession Coordinator – 2 years (2009 – 2011)
o Director of Nursing Staff Development – 10 years (1984 – 1995)
o Medical Legal Consulting – 1 3 years (2001 – Present)
CREDENTIALS:
Current:
· Orthopaedic Nurse Certified, 1977 - Present
· D-ABMDI Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Death Investigators
● FNE A-P Maryland State Board of Nursing, 2007
· SANE-Pediatric, Nanticoke Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Delaware, 2007
· SANE – Adult Program, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, 2007
· Certified Trauma Nursing Critical Care, TNCC, Emergency Nurse’s Association, 2004
· Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2002
· BLS certified Instructor, American Heart Association, 1985- present
· National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor certified, 1986-present
· Maryland RN License RO45731, 1971
· Pennsylvania RN License RN560794, 2005-2009
Past:
· Certified Flight Trauma Transport Nurse, Maryland State Police Aviation Division, 1991-1995
· Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board, Appeals Committee, NAON, 1988-1991; Chairman 1991-1995
· National Board of Directors, Orthopaedic Nurses’ Association 1975-1985:
· Advanced Trauma Life Support, Instructor 1988-1995
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified and Instructor, 1986-1995
· Orthopaedic Nurse Specialist, Orthopaedic Nurse’s Association, 1977-present
· 2003-2007 Director, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
· 2009-Present: Director on the International Board of “Nurses for the Nations”
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
2014 August – Present
· Assistant Director of Nursing – Reed er ’s Nursing Home
As the Assistant Director of Nursing I assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in providing, planning, coordinating or managing nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents and patients. Assists in ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards. Assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation/training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis. Assists with scheduling and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
2011 August – July 2014
· Orthopedic Coordinator – Western Maryland Health System
As the Orthopedic Coordinator I am responsible for supporting and maintaining service to the orthopedic product line for all patients, physicians and staff. This includes the patient's pre-operative visit, operative procedure, post-procedure care and discharge. The position requires expert knowledge of orthopedics including current knowledge of operative techniques and care required by the patient population. The orthopedic coordinator supports the patient satisfaction goals and objectives established by Management. In addition the orthopedic coordinator works with the Director of Physician relations and participates in the orthopedic community lectures presented at the hospital. Responsible for nurse practice (including clinical and administration) the patient coordination when scheduled for an orthopedic procedure from registration to pre-operative appointment, surgery and post surgery. Works closely with physicians regarding orthopedic needs and responds to all requests and issues in a timely manner.
2009 June – August 2011 :
· Health Professions Coordinator - Hagerstown Community College
As the Health Professional Coordinator I am responsible for the design, development, oversight, and implementation of the academic Health Care Learning Program. Duties include:
o Responsibility for researching and dealing with sentinel events, designing courses to correct and prevent them
o provide general competency courses, as well as ones specialized for specific areas of nursing
o provide for counseling and debriefing sessions
o provide courses needed to meet JCAHO requirements
o do research in house (mining charts for data) to see that patient health needs are met, as well as staff needs
o bring in courses for National Certifications, help staff attend out of house certification courses
o provide cost analysis studies on the benefits of anything done, justify budgetary needs
o prepare and present departmental budget to college/facility
o assess the educational needs of the prison system to supply them with educational programs
2005 - 2012 :
· Medical Examiner - Washington County , - OCME Baltimore, MD
As the leader Medical Examiner for Washington County I provide assessment of lethal situations of suicide, homicide, MVCs and collect medical evidence, take photos and write a report of the incident. This information is then submitted to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiners of Maryland. All prison deaths are investigated to cover document and legalize the cause of death.
· Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Waynesboro Hospital , Waynesboro , PA. - (part-time )
2001 - Present :
· Altizer Medical Legal Consulting
As the president of this legal medical consulting company I consult with attorneys on matters relating to health. I review medical records to help determine if negligence occurred in a particular case and if disability or workers’ comp cases are genuine. I am very familiar with lawyers and with medical terminology and appear as expert witnesses in court.
2006 – March 2009
· Forensic Nurse Consultant - Child Advocacy Center, Hagerstown, MD.
Certified forensic nurse examiner to examine abused children who are brought into the center and document the injuries
· Armed Forces Medical - Examiner Services, Rockville , MD.
Certified forensic nurse examiner to examine Armed Forces bodies returning from the wars.
2002 - 2005 :
· Trauma/Orthopaedic RN Specialist; E.R., Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown , Maryland
E.R. nurse who responded to high level trauma and orthopaedic patients as they were admitted to the Emergency Department.
· Nursing Instructor(part time), Hagerstown Community College , Hagerstown , Maryland
Clinical instructor in critical care for senior nursing students at HCC; evaluator or clinical actions of the students.
1995 – 2001:
· Health Care Project Consultant; Self-Employed
Consulted with hospitals, clinics and doctor’s office to evaluate their status and recommend methods of quality improvement.
1984 – 1995:
· 1985 – 1995 Nurse Manger, Nursing Staff Development and Orthopaedic/Trauma Clinical Nurse Specialist
As the Nurse Manager of nursing I was responsible for the performance of a nursing staff in the hospital. The position required extensive nursing experiences and the ability to direct and motivate others. Clinical specials were in my department and oriented new employees into their specialty. We developed methods to assess clinical skills. My responsibility was to handle the schedule and resolve issues throughout the nursing department. On the code team and the I.V. team as well as nursing supervisor of the hospital over weekends and other days when needed.
· 1984 – 1985 - Surgical Division Clinician,
· 1984 – 1984 - Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
1975 - 1984:
· Orthopaedic Surgeon’s Nurse Assistant, 1 st Assistant for Trau ma and Orthopaedic surgery - Orthopaedic Associates, Hagerstown, Maryland
Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner for Orthopaedic Associates and was first assistant on orthopaedic surgical procedures and assistant for all orthopaedic trauma. Followed up by making rounds on the patients and keeping assessments and documentation updated.
197 1 - 1 975 :
· 1972 – 19 75 - Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit (5-E) - Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown, Md.
Charge Nurse with responsibilities of managing the orthopaedic med-surg unit the hospital. This included scheduling, disciplining, teaching and assessing performances and quality care.
· 1971 – 1972 – Staff nurse, 5-E, Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown , Md.
ORGANIZATIONS :
Current :
· International Association for Identification’s
· Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, International
· Orthopaedic Essentials, Column writer for the Orthopaedic Nursing Journal.
· Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
· National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
· Maryland Nurses’ Association
· Emergency Nurses Association
· Board of Director for Nurses for the Nations
Past:
· The American Trauma Society
· The International Association of Forensic Nurses
· Director, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses.
· American College of Rheumatology and Health Care Professionals
· Association of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants, Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc.
· National Nursing Staff Development Organization.
· Metropolitan Educators for Staff Development
· Trauma Nurse Network
· Maryland Chapter of American Society for Healthcare Education and Training
· Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board, Committee for Appeals, Member, 1991-1993, Chairperson
· National League of Nursing
· National Board of Directors, Orthopaedic Nurses’ Association 2001-2007
· Maryland Flight Trauma Instructor
PUBLICATIONS:
· Mosby’s Nursing CE; Standards-Based Nursing Program; Musculoskeletal Assessment: The Extremities, 2007.
· Hurst Review of Pathophysiology; Chapter 4, “The Musculoskeletal System”; March, 2007.
· Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nurses, NAON, 5 th Edition, “Anatomy and Physiology”, 2006.
· “Boxer’s Fracture”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, July/August, 2006.
· “Musculoskeletal Assessment”, Elsevier Continuing Education Topic On-Line, April, 2006.
· “Hip Fractures” Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, July/August, 2005
· “Compartment Syndrome”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Nov/Dec. 2004
· “Patient Education For Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Jul/Aug. 2004
· “Casting For Immobilization”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Mar/Apr. 2004
· “Sprains and Strains”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Jull/Aug. 2003
· “Hand and Wrist Fractures”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, May/Jun 2003
· “Fractures”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Nov/Dec 2003
· “Neuro-Vascular Assessment”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, July/Aug. 2002
· Management of Lower Extremity Fractures, NAON Productions, “Diagnostic Aids For
· Lower Extremity Fracture”, 1998.
· Orthopaedic Nursing, 2 nd Edition “Degenerative Disorders” Maher, Salmond and Pellino, 1998.
· Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nurses, 3 rd Edition, NAON, “Anatomy and Physiology”, 1996.
· “Total Hip Arthroplasty”, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Jul/Aug. 1995
· The Knee, by Norman Scott, M.D. “Nursing Care of the Patient with Ligamentous Injury”, April 1994, Mosby, Inc.
· Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nurses, NAON, “Anatomy and Physiology”, 1991.
· Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nurses, NAON, “Anatomy and Physiology”, 1985.
· “Knee Injuries of the Athlete”, Vol, 2, No.5, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, Sept/Oct., 1983.
· Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nurses, Orthopaedic Nurses Association, Co-editor, 1981.
· “Shoulder Dislocation”, Vol.6, No.6, ONA Journal, 1979.
· “Soft Tissue Injuries of the Knee”, Vol.6, No.10, ONA Journal, 1979.
· “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”. Vol.6, No. 7, ONA Journal, 1979.
· “Variations of the Lower Extremity in Children”, Vol.6, No.5, ONA Journal, 1979.
· “Review of Educational Literature and Other Materials” Vol.6, No.3, ONA Journal, 1979.
· “Audit Criteria for Fracture of the Hip”, Vol.4, No.3, ONA Journal, 1978.
· “Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis”, Vol, 5, No.3, ONA Journal, 1978.
· “Silastic Implant for Hallux Rigidus”, Vol.4, No.3, ONA Journal, 1977.
· “Osteogenesis Imperfecta”, Vol.3, No.5, ONA Journal, 1975.
· “Fat Embolism”, Vol. 2, No.6, ONA Journal, 1975.
PRESENTATIONS:
● “Identifying Abusive Pediatric Fractures”, “ International Nursing” NAON, Tampa, Florida; May 17, 2009
● “The Trial of a Trial”, Chesapeake Bay Society of Peri Anesthesis Nurses, Western Md. District, Frederick Memorial Hospital, March 21, 2009
· “Branching Out in Nursing”, Chesapeake Bay Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, Western MD. District, Robinwood Medical Center, March 8, 2008
· “Legal Issues in Trauma Care”, Critical Issues in Trauma, Suburban Hospital Conference Center, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD., Nov. 17, 2007
· “Legal Issues: Avoiding Malpractice in Trauma Care” Trauma Care, NRS 785 A, Robinwood III Conference Center, Robinwood Medical Campus, Hagerstown, MD.; Oct. 4, 2007,
· “Forensic Investigation”, A natural fracture or abusive fracture? 27th Annual Congress of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurse, St. Louis, Missouri, May 22, 2007.
· “An Orthopaedic Nurse in Forensics?” 26th Annual Conference, Orthopaedic/Trauma Nursing: New Concepts and Challenges, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 8, 2006.
· “Fit-To-T” (Osteoporosis), Lioness Club, Venice Inn, Hagerstown, Maryland, September 7, 2006.
· “Legal Implications in Orthopaedic Documentation”, 25th Annual Conference, Orthopaedic Nursing: New Concepts and Challenges, Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Minneapolis, MN, November 18, 2005.
· “Joint Effort for Joint Success”, Presentation on new trends in total joint arthroplasty, American College of Rheumatology Scientific Conference, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 2003.
· “Back Injuries, Prevention and Treatment, Allegheny Energy, Hagerstown, Maryland, 2002 and 2005
· “Orthopaedic Nursing Workshop” Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, West Virginia, July 1, 1997
· “Make a Difference”, NAON 17th Annual National Congress, Philadelphia, PA. May 1997.
· “Osteoporosis” to the Parish Nurse Network, Hagerstown, Maryland, Oct. 1997.
· “Physician’s Office Based Case Management”, NAON Fall Case Management Conference, New Orleans, LA., Nov. 1996
· “Home Care of Total Joint Patients”, Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland, July 1996
· “Work Redesign in the Healthcare Setting”, NAON Annual congress, San Antonio, Texas, 1995
· “Sports Injuries”, Orthopaedic Nursing Review Course, Orthopaedic Nurses of New York, NAON, October 1, 1994
· “Nursing Care of the Orthopaedic Patient”, Credentialing Course, Virginia Nurses’ Association, September 26, 1994, City Hospital
· “Developing a High-Performance Healthcare Team”, NAON Annual congress, Nashville, TN., 1994
· “Orthopaedic Patient Assessment and Trauma Care”, Virginia Nurses” Association, City Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va., 1994
· “Total Hip Replacement”, Washington County Hospital Nurses Alumni Association, February 1991
· “Total Joint Replacement”, Society of Post-Anesthesia Nurses, Potomac Valley Chapter, April 1991
· “Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Review Course”, Western Maryland, April 1991
· “Orthopaedic Trauma”, Washington County Regional Trauma Symposium, Hagerstown, Maryland, Nov. 1991
· Performance-Based Education for Nursing Staff”, PBDS Annual Conference, Costa Mesa, California, March 1989
· “Current Concepts of Osteoporosis”, Maryland Nurses’ Association, Hagerstown, Maryland Sept. 1988
· “Trauma After Dark”, North American Trauma Association, Aspen, Colorado, February 1987