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JERRILYNN B. SHOAF, AD, RN
14 Bobcat Road, Belton, Texas 76513
Phone: (254) 780-1744
www.shoaflnc.com •
jerri@shoaflnc.com
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Associate of Shoaf and Associates, Inc., providing professional legal nurse consulting to the medical and legal
communities. Shoaf and Associates serves as a premier resource for health care delivery, research, assessment, and analysis. Over ten years of professional experience in nursing with an expertise in cardiac and surgical intensive care.
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
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Research:
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Strong background in literature and library searches, verification of policies and procedures, and standards of care.
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Legal Consulting:
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Dedicated to extensive and precise medical chart review, summarization, and analysis.
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Expert Witness:
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Qualified as an expert in cardiac critical care.
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Teaching/Speaking:
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Experience with a wide range of presentation topics in a variety of settings involving nursing students and different levels of hospital personnel as well a management and medical professionals.
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Planning/Organizing:
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Exceptionally organized in resolving problems, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
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Knowledge Base:
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Strong clinical background. Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. In-depth understanding of medical protocols and outcomes.
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EDUCATION
- Associate of Science, Nursing 1985, Central Texas College
- CCRN Certification Adult Critical-Care Nursing 1993-1999
- Mastering 12-Lead EKG 1994
- Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction 1994
- Primary Care Cardiology: What’s New 1994
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 1989-1999
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1986 to 1996:
Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas
- Staff Nurse II Cardiac Critical Care
- Head Preceptor - Cardiac Care
- Nurse Intern Teacher - Congestive Heart Failure
1985 to 1986:
Olin Teague Veterans Hospital
- Staff Nurse Post-Op Surgical
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Texas League of Nurses
- National League of Nurses
- Policies and Procedures Advisory Committee, Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Texas Registered Nurse
- AACN Adult Critical-Care Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
- Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure, Nursing Intern Program 1991-1996
- Efficacy of Normal Saline vs. Heparin in Peripheral IV Sites, University of Texas School of
Nursing; Olin Teague Veterans Center
- Published Research Study, APPLIED NURSING RESEARCH, Feb 1992, “Efficacy of Normal Saline Injection With and Without Heparin for Maintaining Intermittent Intravenous Sites
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Volunteer - Central Texas Hospice Association
- Central Texas Sportsman’s Club
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