Anna Thompson RN,MSN
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Naperville,IL
Summary
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant with 19 years of diverse healthcare experience in clinical and administrative roles, specializing in long-term care, rehabilitation, memory care, and elder abuse/neglect cases. Expertise in delivering clear and defensible medical analyses, providing attorneys with valuable insights into causation and expert-level interpretations of complex medical records. Recognized for identifying deviations from standards of care, regulatory failures, and injury patterns that significantly influence litigation strategies. Committed to enhancing the legal process through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of healthcare dynamics.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder & Managing Member
ART & Associates Legal Nurse Consulting LLC
Naperville, Illinois
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered litigation support, conducted medical record analysis, and coordinated expert testimony for attorneys in nursing homes, elder abuse/neglect, and injury cases.
- Assisted in identifying deviations from standards of care, regulatory violations, and causation factors.
- Support both plaintiff and defense firms with objective, evidence-based review.
- Developed clear, attorney-ready reports and case summaries to facilitate case strategy.
- Assisted plaintiff and defense firms with objective, evidence-based reviews to strengthen case arguments.
Director of Nursing / Clinical Leadership Roles
Various Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facilities
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
2014 - Current
- Oversaw clinical operations, staffing, compliance, and quality programs, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory adherence.
- Managed teams of 100+ clinical staff across multiple departments.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Directed infection control, regulatory readiness, and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Worked closely with administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs, fostering coordinated and effective treatment.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identify deviations from standards of care, regulatory violations, and causation factors.
Emergency Room Technician
Hospital Emergency Department
Joliet, Illinois
01.2007 - 2014
- Supported trauma responses and urgent interventions in fast-paced emergency care environment.
- Conducted vitals, EKGs, wound care, orthopedics, specimen collection, and patient transport to ensure comprehensive patient assessment.
- Assisted in fast-paced emergency care, supporting trauma responses and urgent interventions.
- Responded promptly to codes and cardiac monitor alarms to facilitate timely medical interventions.
Education
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant -
Legal Nurse
Illinois 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, Illinois 05.2001 -
Registered Professional Nurse -
Breckenridge School of Nursing
Orland Park, Illinois10-2013
Skills
SUB-ACUTE REHAB, LONG-TERM CARE & GERIATRIC STANDARDS
- DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER'S CARE
- ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS
- FALLS, INJURIES & PRESSURE INJURIES
- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATIONS
- CAUSATION & LIABILITY ANALYSIS
- DOCUMENTATION REVIEW & RECORD INTERPRETATION
- QUALITY ASSURANCE & INFECTION CONTROL
- CLINICAL OPERATIONS & STAFFING OVERSIGHT
- LITIGATION SUPPORT & EXPERT NETWORK COORDINATION
Websites
Affiliations
Professional Affiliation: Member, National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants
Certification
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Timeline
Founder & Managing Member
ART & Associates Legal Nurse Consulting LLC
12.2025 - Current
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
10-2025
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
05-2023
Emergency Room Technician
Hospital Emergency Department
01.2007 - 2014
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant -
Legal Nurse
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2001 -
Director of Nursing / Clinical Leadership Roles
Various Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facilities
2014 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix
Registered Professional Nurse -
Breckenridge School of Nursing