Valerie Romo has been a critical care Nurse Consultant for Nolan Law Group since 2001. She brings her critical care experience to the firm's medical negligence cases such as birth and surgery injuries, personal injury cases and pharmaceutical litigation. She is available to the clients with respect to medical issues and the resources available to them with regard to their injury or the injury of a loved one.

Education:

• Loyola University of Chicago
• Masters of Jurisprudence in Health Law 2004
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing 1999
• Bachelors of Science in Biology 1993
• Deans' List

Professional Experience:

• Rush University Medical Center. Responsible for surgical intensive care for patients following post-operative procedures such as coronary artery bypass, surgical transplant, neurosurgery and general surgery. Proficiency in varied patient monitoring systems and cardiac improvement devices such as pacemakers, IABP, LVAD and ABIOMED. Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement activities.
• Integrated Health Systems. Responsible for nursing coverage to Chicagoland hospitals affected by the nursing shortage in the intensive care departments
• Loyola University Medical Center. Responsible for patient care to cardiac transplant patients.

Professional Organizations:

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• American Nurses Association
• Brain Injury Association of Illinois

Certifications:

• Critical Care RN
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support