BLANCA PALOMO, B.S.N., Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, ABA Accredited, R.N.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1998Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rush Presbyterian University
2003Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, ABA Accredited, Northwestern Business College
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse/State of Illinois (#041.312604)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 – PresentE.P.S. REHABILITATION, INC., Tinley Park, Illinois
Legal Consultant and Bilingual Spanish Rehabilitation Nurse
Coordinateprofessional medical services with emphasis on quality of care, access to care, and utilization of care for individuals with orthopedic or other problems to facilitate safe and timely return to work. Ensure seamless communications with pertinent parties to expedite proactive problem solving service provisions.
2007-2010; 2012THE ALARIS GROUP, INC.®
Bilingual Medical Case Manager
Assist injured workers to reach their maximum rehabilitative potential
communicate fluently with Spanish-speaking clients ensuring understanding of issues, treatment, complications and concerns, education and compliance
Emphasize returning injured workers to pre-injury status safely and successfully as medically appropriate
Coordinate services and communicate information between the injured worker, providers, employer and insurance carrier
Provide medical case management services on long term disability cases
2011 BILINGUAL MEDICAL CASE MANAGER, FREELANCE CONSULTANT
2010-2011THE ALARIS GROUP, INC.®
Account Executive
Responsible for sales and marketing for all ALARIS services for the Illinois region and nationally
2005-2006INTRACORP.
Medical Case Manager
Provided case management appropriate to the client’s needs
Participated in physician appointments with clients to discuss treatment options, diagnostic information and ascertain injured workers’ capacity to function
Triaged claims effectively
Prioritized contacts based on severity and urgency
Completed timely and regular contacts with medical providers while obtaining and assessing current medical information and effectively negotiating treatment planning and work status
Facilitated the earliest appropriate return to work release as well as maximum medical improvement and coordinating return to work efforts with team members, including discharge planning
2003 –presentPLUS ONE CONSULTING, INC.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Provide Legal Nurse Consultant services on a contractual basis
Serve as Active President of the firm
BLANCA PALOMO, B.S.N., Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, ABA Accredited, R.N.
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2003-2005LAW OFFICES OF GREGORY HARRIS
Legal Nurse Consultant
Abstracted and analyzed medical records
Reviewed billing/specials for missing documents relevant to damages
Prepared analysis memos relating to strengths and weaknesses and relative/non-issues
Advised and educated on case strategy regarding medical issues for damages
Consulted and assisted in preparing 213s
Attended, consulted, and prepared questions for depositions
Presented medical aspects to case in pre-trial summaries
Attended, consulted and assisted in trials and trial preparation
Obtained and advised on expert witness testimony as well as mediations and arbitrations
Performed research concerning medical issues
2003 / 2002-2003THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF CHICGO
Legal Nurse Consultant/ Health Service Nurse
Assisted and consulted in developing policies and procedures and protocols for health, safety, and risk management
Abstracted and analyzed medical records and provided critical medical support of litigation and investigations related to personal injury and workers’ compensation cases
Prepared analysis memos outlining strengths and weaknesses of each case and the relevant issues
Maintained immunization compliance, administered medications, provided emergency/crisis interventions, and counseled and communicated with parents and physicians
2001-2002WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS
Territory Representative
2001THE IMPERIAL NURSING HOME
Nursing Supervisor
2000-2001ACT MEDICAL CENTER
Nursing Supervisor
1998-2000ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL
Charge Nurse, Telemetry Unit, ICU