Diane Beliveau-Herman, RN

Academic Degree

     Diplomate, R.N.Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, NH,, 1971

Continuing Education

• 1995          Colby College, Waterville, Maine, Course entitled: "Diabetes Update"
  
• 1991          Symposia Medicus, Maui, Hawaii, Course entitled: "Current Concepts in Primary Care"
  
• 1979          Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, Course entitled: "Critical Care"
  
• 1979-1980 University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine
  
• 1976-1977 University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, E.B.O.R.N. Nursing Program
  
• 1976          University of Vermont School of Nursing, Burlington, Vermont, Course entitled: "Physical Assessment"
  
• 1972          American Heart Association, San Diego, California, Course entitled: "Coronary Care"

1994-present   Forensic Nurse Consultant, Self-employed
1985-1994  Medical & Technical Consultants, Forensic Nurse, Portland, Maine
1982-1985  Mercy Hospital, Staff RN - emergency room, Portland, Maine
1981-1982  Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Staff RN - emergency room, Seattle, Washington

Contract with attorneys and insurance companies to perform medical - legal reviews regarding standards of care, perform medical research via computerized data bases, construct case reports and chronologies, perform client interviews locate specialists for consultation purposes and expert testimony (physician, ancillary medical, scientific), draft interrogatory/ deposition questions. Proven an ability to work independently and meet time constraints. Ability to identify pertinent issues, locate information sources.

    Taught month-long courses in:

• Coronary Care and Arrhythmia
• Basic Critical Care
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Basic Physical Assessment Skills

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