Elizabeth Hill

Accomplished Registered Nurse, nursing educator, and nurse expert with more than 30 years of diverse clinical, academic, research, and healthcare experience. Brings over 16 years of specialized expertise in medical record analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of fall-related injury and wrongful death cases. Recognized expertise in evaluating nursing standards of care, fall risk assessment, fall prevention strategies, and clinical management across acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.

Experienced in both plaintiff and defense litigation, with testimony in approximately 30 depositions and one trial. Combines extensive clinical practice with doctoral-level nursing education, university teaching experience, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional analytical, investigative, communication, and instructional abilities, with a commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and professional nursing standards.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Fall-Related Injury Nurse Expert at HILL NURSE CONSULTING, LLC (2010 – Present)

• Provide specialized nursing expert analysis and consultation for plaintiff and defense fall-related injury and wrongful death litigation.
• Conduct comprehensive medical record reviews, analysis, and synthesis to evaluate nursing care and potential deviations from accepted standards of care.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of fall risk assessments, individualized prevention interventions, patient monitoring, and post-fall management.
• Assess nursing standards of care across acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Analyze complex clinical information and translate findings into clear, objective, and well-supported professional opinions.
• Provide expert witness testimony in approximately 30 depositions and one trial.

Nursing Instructor at UPMC MERCY SCHOOL OF NURSING AT ALTOONA (2026 – Present)

• Provide clinical and skills laboratory instruction to undergraduate nursing students.
• Facilitate the development of essential nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, technical skills, and professional competencies.
• Support the preparation of students for competent, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Post-Cardiac Catheterization at CONEMAUGH NASON MEDICAL CENTER (2023 – 2026)

• Provided nursing care on a 31-bed, high-acuity medical-surgical unit.
• Performed comprehensive patient assessments, developed and implemented individualized plans of care, and evaluated patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with licensed practical nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals in the coordination and delivery of patient care.
• Delegated and supervised appropriate nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants.
• Participated in patient safety initiatives and multidisciplinary fall prevention activities.

Falls Committee Member at CONEMAUGH NASON MEDICAL CENTER (2023 – 2026)

• Participated in organizational fall prevention and patient safety initiatives.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary discussions regarding fall risk reduction and prevention strategies.

Part-Time Clinical Faculty – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (2015 – 2025)

• Provided clinical instruction and supervision to undergraduate nursing students.
• Taught students across medical-surgical, adult health, and geriatric nursing courses.
• Facilitated the application of theoretical nursing concepts to clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings.
• Evaluated student clinical performance, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional development.

Registered Nurse – Neurological/Medical Telemetry Progressive Care Unit at UPMC ALTOONA HOSPITAL (2016 – 2023)

• Functioned as a staff and charge nurse on a 22-bed progressive care unit.
• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring neurological, medical, and cardiac telemetry monitoring.
• Coordinated patient care, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, and supported safe and effective clinical operations.

Falls Committee Member at UPMC ALTOONA HOSPITAL (2017 – 2019)

• Participated in a multidisciplinary hospital fall prevention program.
• Contributed to ongoing evaluation and discussion of fall prevention practices and patient safety initiatives.

Registered Nurse – Geriatric/Respiratory/Stroke Inpatient Unit at NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER (2013 – 2015)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical, respiratory, neurological, stroke, and oncology diagnoses.

Registered Nurse – Medical/Oncology Inpatient Unit at NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER (2010 – 2013)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical, respiratory, neurological, stroke, and oncology diagnoses.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty at TOWSON UNIVERSITY (2012 – 2015)

• Provided clinical education and supervision to undergraduate nursing students in clinical practice settings.

Adjunct Faculty at COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (2012 – 2013)

• Provided nursing instruction and supported the development of undergraduate nursing students.

Adjunct Faculty – Center for Injury Prevention, School of Public Health at JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (2008 – 2011)

• Contributed to academic instruction and educational activities related to injury prevention.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty – School of Nursing at JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (2010 – 2011)

• Provided clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students.

Assistant Professor – School of Nursing at JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (2005 – 2010)

• Served as a faculty member in the School of Nursing, contributing to nursing education and academic instruction.
• Supported the development of nursing students through university-level teaching and professional mentorship.

Post-Doctoral Fellow – School of Medicine at UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (2003 – 2005)

Completed postdoctoral fellowship training in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Division of Gerontology.

Clinical Instructor – School of Nursing at UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (2002 – 2003)

Research Assistant – School of Nursing at UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (2001 – 2002)

Research Assistant – School of Nursing at UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE (1998 – 2000)

Registered Nurse – Various Medical/Surgical Units at NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER (2000 – 2001)

Education Coordinator – Medical/Surgical Nursing Division at CLEVELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (1997 – 1998)

• Coordinated nursing education activities within the medical-surgical nursing division.

Instructor in Nursing – School of Nursing at THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (1994 – 1997)

Graduate Assistant – School of Nursing at THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (1993 – 1994)

Registered Nurse – Various Medical/Surgical Units at ALTOONA HOSPITAL (1992 – 1994)

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit and Medical Unit at ALTOONA HOSPITAL (1991 – 1992)

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gerontology – University of Maryland, Baltimore – School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Division of Gerontology (2003 – 2005)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science – University of Maryland, Baltimore – Graduate School (1998 – 2003)

Master of Science (MS) in Nursing – The Pennsylvania State University – Graduate School (1992 – 1994)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1987 – 1991)