CINDY L. STOWE, RN, BSN, CCM, CBIS, CLCP RIDGEMOOR CASE ... … · CURRICULUM VITAE CINDY L. STOWE, RN, BSN, CCM, CBIS, CLCP RIDGEMOOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. P.O. BOX 6525

CURRICULUM VITAE

CINDY L. STOWE, RN, BSN, CCM, CBIS, CLCP RIDGEMOOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

P.O. BOX 6525 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-6525

PHONE (616) 245-0112 OR (616) 325-1212 DIRECT LINE

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EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

2004: Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)

Certificate No. 0755, valid through 10/31/2022

2004: Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

Certificate No. 690, valid through 2/10/2018

1995-2014: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)

Certificate No: 10002

1994: Certified Case Manager (CCM)

Certificate No: 00017623, valid through 5/31/19

1984-1989: Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

1989: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of the State of New York,

Albany, New York

1980: Licensed in the State of Michigan to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)

License Number: 4704132909, valid through 3/31/2019

1980: Associates Degree in Nursing, Ferris State University, Big Rapids,

Michigan

1976: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate, Northwestern Michigan

College, Traverse City, Michigan

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC)-West Michigan Chapter, Past President

Case Management Society of America - National

Case Management Society of America - West Michigan Chapter

Brain Injury Association-National

Michigan Brain Injury Association

Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council

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PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE:

Ridgemoor Case Management Services, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1987 to Present

Established this case management and medical bill review service in 1987. Trained

professional staff in these areas. Currently supervise a staff of eight professionals in

rehabilitation case management. Participate in medical bill review activities and expert

testimony. Also continue to be directly involved as a rehabilitation case manager and life

care planner with a significant number of catastrophically-injured clients.

Crawford and Company Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . November 1985 to November 1987

Consulted with injured clients and insurance companies to promote return to medical

stability and productive living with an emphasis on those who have experienced severe

multiple injuries including traumatic brain injury. Performed also in the area of medical

and chiropractic bill review.

Nurses Unlimited, Grand Rapids, Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1985 to November 1985

Supervised and coordinated home care services for clients with a variety of health

maintenance needs including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and pediatric

home ventilator management. Accomplishments included establishing formal protocols

for home ventilator management and staff education in this area. Collaborated with auto

and medical insurance representatives to confirm coverage for specific plans of care.

Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . February 1985 to July 1985

Provided primary intensive nursing care to acute surgical and trauma patients with an

emphasis on neuro trauma. This included family support and education regarding

complications of the injury.

Visiting Nurses, Orlando, Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 1984 to February 1985

Provided care to the catastrophically ill and/or injured in the home, including ventilator

management. Home care involvement included significant family education concerning

procedures and investigation of available medical insurance benefits for this service.


PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED):

Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1983 to August 1984

Held a position as Assistant Head Nurse. Coordinated the efforts of staff to ensure

optimum care of patients in a fifteen bed surgical and trauma intensive care unit.

Responsibilities included staff orientation, education, and supervision including

performance reviews. Approached family members when appropriate concerning organ

donation and coordinated these efforts. Certifications included Advanced Cardiac Life

Support (ACLS) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

Sun City Medical Center, Sun City, Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . December 1982 to April 1983

Held a temporary charge nurse position in a recently opened hospital as a charge nurse of

an extremely busy combined surgical and coronary care unit. Frequently assisted with

complex cardiac procedures.

Traveling Nurse Corporation, Malden, MA . . . . . . . . September 1981 to November 1982

Relocated to several areas throughout the United States to work for two to four month

periods. A working knowledge of critical care nursing was expected and charge nurse

roles were assumed in most hospitals. This includes a Japanese hospital in Hawaii where

few patients spoke English.

Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan . . . . . . . June 1980 to September 1981

Received extensive training in all aspects of coronary intensive care nursing.

Responsibility included care of cardiac patients in a coronary intensive care setting.

LPN - Various Acute Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 1976 to June 1980

Was employed as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in several acute facilities providing

direct care and medication administration.

Nurse Aide/Attendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1973 to September 1976

Was employed in acute and long-term facilities providing direct patient care under the

direction of a registered nurse. Also provided live-in attendant care to persons with

quadriplegia and closed head injury.


PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

“Conflict of Interest: Ethical Dilemmas,” online continuing education course through

AAACEUs.com, October 31, 2017, 8 CEU’s.

“Balance Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury,” Journal Article Review, Authors:

Michelle Peterson, PT, DPT, NCS, and Brian D. Greenwald, MD, in collaboration

with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

October 4, 2017, 1 CEU.

“Powerful New Data on the Aging Brain and Traumatic Brain Injury,” Science Daily

April 26, 2016, Allen Institute for Brain Science, Journal Article Review, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, October 4, 2017, 1 CEU.

“Outcome and Prognosis of Hypoxic Brain Damage Patients Undergoing Neurological

Early Rehabilitation,” BioMed Central, Authors: Ute E. Heinz and Jens D. Rollnik,

Institute of Neurorehabilitation Research, Journal Article Review, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, October 4, 2017, 1 CEU.

“Psychiatric Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury,” Dove Medical Press,

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, August 4, 2008: 797-816, published

online August 2008, Journal Article Review, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 4,

2017, 1 CEU.

APTA Insurance Forum, Detroit, Michigan, September 15, 2017, 6.5 contact hours.

“Low Back Pain,” course #94100, sponsored by NetCE Continuing Education,

Sacramento, California, March 1, 2017, 15 contact hours.

“Treating Pressure Ulcer and Chronic Wounds,” course #34571, sponsored by NetCE

Continuing Education, Sacramento, California, March 1, 2017, 5 contact hours.

“Human Trafficking and Exploitation,” course #96311, sponsored by NetCE Continuing

Education, Sacramento, California, March 1, 2017, 5 contact hours.

“Closing the Major Gap in PNES Research,” by Brien J. Smith, Epilepsy Curr. 2014

Mar-Apr; 14(2): 63–67, doi: 10.5698/1535-7597-14.2.63, PMCID: PMC4010877,

Journal Article Review, Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM,

CBIS, CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

November 2, 2016, 1 CEU.

https://dx.doi.org/10.5698%2F1535-7597-14.2.63


PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED):

“CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain - United States, 2016,”

Recommendations and Reports / March 18, 2016 / 65(1): 1-49, Journal Article

Review, Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CBIS, CLCP of

Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 2, 2016, 1

CEU.

“Concussion,” Book Review, Author: Jeanne Marie Laskas, Presentation by Cindy

Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CBIS, CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management,

Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 2, 2016, 1 CEU.

APTA Insurance Forum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 16, 2016, 6.5 contact

hours.

“TBI, Chronic Pain and Addiction: A Case Presentation and Review of the 2016 CDC

Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain,” presentation by Dr. Jennifer

Doble and Ken Start, sponsored by NeuroRestorative, August 31, 2016, 1 CEU.

“Traumatic Brain Injury: A Disease Process, Not an Event,” Journal Article Review,

Journal of Neurotrauma 27:1529-1540 (August 2010), Authors: Brent E. Masel and

Douglas S. DeWitt, Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CBIS,

CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 17,

2016, 1 CEU.

“Hypopituitarism After Traumatic Brain Injury,” Journal Article Review, Endocrinology

and Metabolism Clinics of North America 44 (2015), Author: Eva Fernandez-

Rodriguez, MD, et al, Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM,

CBIS, CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan, August

17, 2016, 1 CEU.

“National Brain Injury Guidelines Project,” presentation by Heidi Reyst, Ph.D., Rainbow

Rehabilitation Center, and Lela Hickonbottom, CNS, Special Tree Rehabilitation

Systems, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, activity code

S00020479, CCMC approval number 1600001271, May 10, 2016, 1 contact hour.

IRSG (Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group): Celebrating 50 Years of Quality

Outcomes, activity code C0020849, approval number 160001641, May 2-4, 2016 at

The Hotel Allegro in Chicago, Illinois, 12 contact hours.

“31th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium,” sponsored by Mary

Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 21, 2016, 5.0 contact hours.



“HIPAA Privacy and Security Training Bundle (Covered Entities) 2015,” two online

training classes. The bundle included HH-101 HIPAA HITECH Privacy for

Covered Entities (2015), and HH-102 HIPAA HITECH Security (2015), completed

on April 8, 2016.

“DeVel Pediatric Symposium,” sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

November 20, 2015, 7.5 contact hours.

“2015 SCI Symposium – Living/Loving,” sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, October 22, 2015, 4.0 contact hours.

“Neurobehavioral Syndromes,” presentation by Cindy Barrus, MM, PT, CBIST,

sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, Learn Over Lunch

Series, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 13, 2015, 1.0 contact hour.

APTA Insurance Forum, Denver, Colorado, September 18, 2015, 6.5 contact hours.

“Innovations in Brain Injury,” presentations by Dr. Julie Gronek, Gordon Horn,

Ph.D./Roxanne Goldammer, BS, TRS, CBIS, Erica Dense, DPT/Dana Shoskey, PT,

DPT, CBIS, FES, Laura Lenkey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, sponsored by Brain Injury

Network of Northern Michigan, May 14, 2015, 4 contact hours.

“Traumatic Brain Injury Updates and Outcomes,” GNA/ANCC: 31372, CCMC:

S00012774-140002793, Dr. Horn, instructor, sponsored by NeuroRestorative, May

14, 2015, 1 contact hour.

“30th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium,” sponsored by Mary


“NL0213 - Returning to Work after Brain Injury - Effective Compensatory Strategies for

Rehab Professionals,” online continuing education course through AAACEUs.com,

March 18, 2015, 8 CEU’s.

“NL0313B - Hearing Loss - Workplace Issues and Implications of Blast Injury

Exposure,” online continuing education course through AAACEUs.com, March 17,

2015, 10 CEU’s.


PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (continued):

“Application and Clinical Utility of the Glasgow Coma Scale Over Time: A study

employing the NIDRR Traumatic Brain Injury Systems Database,” Journal Article

Review, Vol. 29, No. 5, pp. 400-406, September-October 2014, Authors: Barker,

Marie et al. Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CBIT, CLCP

of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 12, 2014, 1

CEU.

APTA Insurance Forum, Providence, Rhode Island, September 5, 2014, 6.5 contact

hours.

“Application Process for Obtaining Social Security Disability,” presentation by Attorney

Cliff Weisberg from The Law Center, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation

Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 21, 2014, 1

contact hour.

“Times Are A’Changing: What’s Next for Case Management?” presentation at Prince

Conference Center at Calvin College, sponsored by Hope Network Rehabilitation

Services, May 2, 2014, 6 CEU’s.

“Mild Traumatic Brain Injury,” Certificate of Completion in Online Distance Learning,

offered by Quantum Units Education, February 6, 2014, 7 contact hours.

“Vision Therapy for Acquired Brain Injury,” presentation by Dr. Dan Fortenbach of

WOW Vision Therapy, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance

Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 22, 2013, 1 contact

hour.

“Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity: Definitions, Diagnosis, and Treatment,” ABI

Journal Article Review, Rainbow Visions, Summer 2013, Vol X, No. 2. Author:

Heidi Reyst, Ph.D., CBIST. Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN,

CCM, CBIT, CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

October 30, 2013, 1 CEU.

“Inpatient Cognitive Rehabilitation: Is it Time for a Change?,” Journal Article Review,

Lyn S. Turkstra, Ph.D., Journal of Head Trauma, Vol 28, No. 4, pp 332-336.

Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CBIT, CLCP of Ridgemoor

Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 25, 2013, 1 CEU.

“Is Rest After Concussion The Best Medicine?” Journal Article Review, Journal of Head

Trauma, Vol 28, No. 4, pp 250-259. Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN,

CRRN, CCM, CBIT, CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, September 25, 2013, 1 CEU.



American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Insurance Forum, Boston,

Massachusetts, September 20, 2013, 7 clock hours.

“Model System Update,” presentation by Robin Hanks, Ph.D., sponsored by Michigan

Brain Injury Provider Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 14, 2013, 1 contact

hour.

28th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium, sponsored by Mary


“Chronic and Acute Pain and Its Treatments,” presentation by David Sova, DO/chronic

pain specialist, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses

Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 27, 2013, 1 contact hour.

“Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy: Benefits in Reducing Depression Following

Traumatic Brain Injury,” Journal Article Review, Advanced Mind Body Med. 2012

Spring (1) 14-20. Presentation by Cindy Stowe, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CBIT,

CLCP of Ridgemoor Case Management, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 20, 2013,

1 CEU.

“Pain Management,” Elite Continuing Education, March 12, 2013, 1 contact hour.

“ITB Therapy for Spasticity in TBI,” presentation by Dr. Sampson Ho, PM&R,

sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC),

Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 16, 2013, 1 contact hour.

“Vision Training Following Brain Injury,” presentation by Robert Hohendorf, DO,

Vision & Sensory Center, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council,

Grand Rapids, Michigan, December 11, 2012, 1.0 contact hour.

“DBT - Effective Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder,” presentation by Renee

Bellen-Lang, LMSW, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance

Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 28, 2012, 1 contact

hour.

“Moving Forward After Spinal Cord Injury,” SCI Symposium 2012, sponsored by Mary

Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 16, 2012. 6.41 contact hours.

“Ethical Decision Making,” 15 contact hour course #3707, Continuing Medical

Education, Sacramento, California, October 30, 2012, 15 contact hours.



AANLCP Annual Education Conference: “Rising to New Heights in Life Care Planning:

Today, Tomorrow and Beyond,” sponsored by American Association of Nurse Life

Care Planners, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 12-15, 2012, 13.25 contact

hours.

“Seizures and Traumatic Brain Injury,” presentation by Brien J. Smith, MD, FAAN,

sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, Learn Over Lunch

Series, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 9, 2012, 1.0 contact hour.

“Critical Limb: Ischemia / Amputation Protection,” presentation by Jihad Mustafa, MD,

sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, May 2, 2012, 1 contact hour.

“Guardianship Issues,” presentation by Steve Siporin, President and CEO of Siporin &

Associates, sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, Learn Over

Lunch Series, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 14, 2012, 1.0 contact hour.

“Osteoporosis Treatment-Latest Research,” presentation by Debra Seitsma, Ph.D., RN,


Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 8, 2011, 1 contact hour.

American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners 2011 Annual Conference, Kansas

City, Missouri, October 21-24, 2011, 17.5 contact hours.

“BIAMI 31st Annual Conference,” sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of

Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 23, 2011, 4 contact hours.

“Medical Marijuana,” presentation by Stanley Sczecienski, DO, sponsored by West

Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,

Michigan, September 20, 2011, 1 contact hour.

“Research to Practice – Where the Rubber Meets the Road,” 26th

Annual Western

Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, May 6, 2011, 6.0 contact hours.

“Wound Care Issues and Hyperbaric Oxygen,” presentation by Denise Sernick of

Metropolitan Hospital Wound Clinic, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation

Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 22, 2011, 1

contact hour.



“MRSA & C.diff – Hospital to Home,” presentation by Russell J. Lampen, DO,



“Pain Management Basics for Nursing Licensure in Michigan (CE391-60),” online

presentation by G. Jay Westbrook, RN, MS, CHPN, sponsored by Gannett

Education, January 23, 2011, 1 contact hour.

“8th

Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update,” presentations by

physicians, chiropractors, dieticians, and acupuncturists, sponsored by Scripps

Health, San Diego, California, January 14-16, 2011, 15 contact hours.

“Neurogenic Bowel, Bladder and Sexuality; Secondary Effects of SCI,” presentation by

Brian Sheridan, OTR, sponsored by Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council,

Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 23, 2010, 1 contact hour.

“Understanding Diversity in Health Care Delivery,” presentation by D. John Lee, Ph.D.,

sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, East Lansing, Michigan,

October 12, 2010, 1 contact hour.

“No Fault Update,” presentation by Attorney David Campos, sponsored by West

Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,


“Cultivating Pearls of Wisdom,” 30th Annual Conference, sponsored by the Brain Injury

Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 23, 2010, 5.5 contact

hours.

“Let’s Talk Bones and Joints,” presentation by Dr. Scott S. Russo, Dr. Randolph B.

Russo, and Dr. John D. Maskill, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation

Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 13, 2010, 3.0

CEU’s.

“Options for Independence: Occupational Therapy In-Home Evaluation,” presentation by

Renee Thompson, COTA, CAPS, and Joanne Feutz, OTR, CAPS of Disability

Advocates of Kent County, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council,

May 11, 2010, 1 contact hour.

“Health, Hope, and Freedom 25 Years of Collaboration: From Coma to Community,”

25th

Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium, sponsored by

Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 7, 2010.



“Neuro-Rehabilitation of Visual Impairments After Acquired and Traumatic Brain

Injury,” participated via videostreaming conference, sponsored by National

Rehabilitation Hospital, April 27, 2010, 2.0 contact hours.

IALCP Life Care Planning Summit 2010, sponsored by IARP, Atlanta, Georgia, April

17-18, 2010, 11 CEU’s.

Garan Lucow Miller Grand Rapids Spring Breakfast Seminar, with presentations

including “Working with Criminal Lawyers to Improve Your Case,” by Douglas R.

Mullkoff, “Probate Considerations,” by Michael J. Swogger, “Medicare Update on

SCHIP Extension Act Section 111 Reporting,” by Lori A. Ittner, “Wage Loss,” by

Mark G. Stephanic, CPA, “Third Party Auto Tort Claims Case Law Update,” by

Mark R. Mueller, “Handling Catastrophic PIP Claims: Housing, Transportation,

Attendant Care,” by David N. Campos, and “Michigan Auto No-Fault First Party

Update,” by L. Ladd Culbertson, held at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture

Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 15, 2010.

“Disruption in Normal Childhood Development Secondary to TBI and PEDs Treatment

Strategies,” presentation by Dr. Mariann Young, Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers,

Inc., sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council

(RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 23, 2010, 1.0 contact hour.

“Auto No-Fault Reimbursement Summit for Providers and Patients,” seminar sponsored

by CPAN, Novi, Michigan, October 16, 2009.

“Legislative Changes in Medicare Affecting Insurance Companies,” presentation by

Attorney Lori Ittner, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses

Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 22, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.

“Management in the Upper Limb in Motor Neuron Syndrome,” presentation by Adam J.

Rush, MD, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council

(RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 12, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.

“Broadening Our View,” 24th

Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network

Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 1, 2009,

5.75 contact hours.

“Applied Behavior Analysis at Hope Network: Behavior Management Strategies and

Techniques for Facilitating Skill Acquisition,” presentation by Jan Allar, MS, LLP,

BCBA, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 30, 2009, 1 contact hour.



“Prosthetic Gait Deviations,” presentation by Mary Free Bed prosthetic specialists,

sponsored by Mary Free Bed Orthotics and Prosthetics, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

March 25, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.

“WalkAide®, Foot Drop Assistance in the 21st Century,” presentation by Stephen Bloom,

DO, and John Flynn, CPO/Clinic manager, sponsored by Mary Free Bed Orthotics

and Prosthetics, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 24, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.

“Optimal Care, Controlling Health Care Costs, and Working Together,” presentations by

Becky Lumbert, RN, BS, CDMS, Anetta Tredinnick, AIS, and Rob VandeGuchte,

LMSW, CBIS, sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, Learn

Over Lunch Series, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 10, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Insurance Forum, Washington,

DC, December 5, 2008.

“Creative Hopelessness,” presentation by Dr. Edmund O’Connor, Ph.D., sponsored by

West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,

Michigan, November 18, 2008, 1.0 contact hour.

“Navigating the Forensic Waters,” IARPPS (International Association of Rehabilitation

Professionals in the Private Sector) conference in Florida, October 30, 2008 through

November 1, 2008.

“One Goal, Many Paths,” 28th Annual Conference, sponsored by the Brain Injury

Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 25, 2008.

“Management in the Upper Limb in Motor Neuron Syndrome,” presentation by Adam J.

Rush, MD, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council

(RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 12, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.

“Broadening Our View,” 24th

Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network

Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 1, 2009,

5.75 contact hours.

“Touching the Spirit,” 23rd

Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium,

sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 18, 2008, 6.25 contact

hours.



“Neuropsychological Assessment – Multi-Dimensional,” presentation by Lawrence

Dugan, Ph.D., neuropsychologist, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 7, 2008, 1 CEU.

“Mechanical Ventilation with the LTV, Non-Invasive Ventilation for Neuromuscular

Diseases, Discharge Planning for the Mechanically-Ventilated Patient, and Current

Research in Fall Prevention: An Inter-Disciplinary Perspective” presentations

sponsored by Airway Oxygen, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 4, 2008, 3.0 CEU’s.

“Social Integration Following Traumatic Brain Injury,” presentation by Michael Wolff,

Psy.D., sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council

(RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 29, 2008, 1.0 contact hours.

“Panel Discussion on Recent Trends in Workers’ Compensation and Auto Claims,”

presentation sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council

(RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 27, 2007, 1.0 contact hours.

“Celebrate!ADHD® Proactive Needs Therapy™ Expert Training Workshop,” Grand

Rapids, Michigan, October 5, 2007.

“Dreams to Outcomes,” 27th

Annual Conference, sponsored by Brain Injury Association

of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 28, 2007, 4.0 contact hours.

2007 – Psycho-Legal Aspects of Rehabilitation, “The Delicate Balance,” presentation


Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 15, 2007, 2.75 contact hours.

“Ethical Considerations for Rehabilitation Professionals,” 22nd

Annual Western Michigan

Brain Injury Network Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, April 27, 2007, 6 contact hours.

“Assisted Technology for Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries,” presentation by

Sister Kathryn Mullarkey, FSE, MA, CRC, LPC, ATP of Mary Free Bed, sponsored

by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,

Michigan, March 27, 2007, 1 contact hour.

“Workers’ Compensation Seminar,” presentation by Dr. Harvey Ager and Appellate

Commissioner Greg Przybylo, sponsored by Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren &

Quinn, PC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 16, 2007.

“Lansing Breakfast Seminar,” including Medicare/Medicaid Liens, No-Fault Update, and

Claims Handling presentations, sponsored by Garan Lucow Miller, PC, Lansing,

Michigan, February 26, 2007.



“Auto No-Fault 2007,” presentation by CPAN (Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault),

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan, February 15, 2007.

“Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation,” presentation by Stephen Doezema, DDS,



“2006 International Conference on Life Care Planning; Practical Applications in Life Care

Planning: A Day-to-Day Approach,” Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, October

14-15, 2006.

“Neurofeedback: Treatment for Brain Disorders,” presentation by Rosalyn Baker,

LMSW, LMFT, MAC, Neurotherapist/Psychotherapist of Fountain Hill Center for

Counseling and Consultation, sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Provider

Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 10, 2006.

“Behavioral Challenges With Recipients of Total Care,” presentation by Martin Waalkes,

Ph.D., sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council

(RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 26, 2006, 1 contact hour.

2006 – Life With A Spinal Cord Injury – A Journey Towards Independence, Mary Free

Bed Rehabilitation Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 22, 2006, 6.25

contact hours.

21st Annual West Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium, “Long Term

Consequences of Aging With Brain Injury,” Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center,

Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 19, 2006, 6.75 contact hours.

“2006 Life Care Planning Summit: A Celebration of Life Care Planning,” key note

speaker, Jeff Kreutzer, Ph.D., sponsored by University of Florida/MediPro Seminars

and The Care Planner Network, Chicago, Illinois, May 6-7, 2006, 16 clock hours.

Vac dressings and wound care presentation by Teresa Farah, MSN, NP of St. Mary’s

Wound Center, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

March 28, 2006, 1 contact hour.

“What a Case Manager Should Know About the Treatment of Addiction in Patients with

Chronic Pain,” presentation by Bruce Springer, MD, sponsored by Case

Management Society of America, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 21, 2006, 1.5

contact hours.



“Assessment and Treatment for Community Based Rehabilitation of Acquired Brain

Injury: The Applied Behavior Analysis Model,” presentation by Craig Bitter, MS,

and Todd Strong, MS, BCBA, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider

Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 14, 2006.

“Vascular/Interventional Radiology,” presentation by Michael Knox, MD, FACR of

Spectrum Health, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

January 24, 2006, 1 contact hour.

“What Case Managers Need to Know about Effective Biofeedback Applications for

Restoring Motor Function in Persons with Central Nervous System Damage,”

presentation sponsored by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, October 7, 2005.

25th

Annual Conference Anniversary, “Our Mission Continues,” presentation sponsored

by The Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 29,

2005.

“Personal Transportation and Independent Driver,” presentation by Mary Free Bed

Driver’s Rehabilitation, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids,


Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), Exploring Medical Advances, Chicago,

Illinois, May 2-4, 2005.

“Youth with Disabilities: The State of Transition,” sponsored by National Conference of

State Legislatures, Teleconference, April 27, 2005.

“American Reinsurance Services, Inc. & Best Doctors,” American Reinsurance

Catastrophic Care Conference, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, April 11-12,

2005.

“Orthotics and Prosthetics,” presentation by Dave Firlik, certified prosthetist, sponsored

by West Michigan RINC, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, March 22, 2005.

“Evidence Driven Medical Care,” presentation by Dr. Peter Herkner, sponsored by West

Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 25, 2005, 1 contact hour.

University of Florida / Medipro Seminars − completed 128 hours post-graduate program

in Life Care Planning, December 20, 2004.



International Conference on Life Care Planning 2004, “Solutions for the 21st Century,”

sponsored by University of Florida / Medipro, New Orleans, LA, October 9-10,

2004.

Attorney Panel with Defense and Plaintiff Auto No-Fault and Workers’ Compensation

Attorneys, sponsored by RINC/Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, September 28, 2004, 1 contact hour.

ABI – Treatment From a Psychiatry Perspective,” presentation by Ted Mauger, MD,

sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

September 14, 2004.

“A Woman with Brain Injury: She has Unique Needs,” presentation by Julie Smith,

MSN, RN, CRRN, CM, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council,

Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 11, 2004.

“Risks, Right, Reality,” 19th

Annual West Michigan Brain Injury conference, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, April 30, 2004, 6.9 contact hours.

“Neuropsychological Assessment,” presentation by Jacobus Donders, Ph.D., ABPP,

sponsored by RINC/Health Partners, at Mary Free Bed Hospital, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, March 23, 2004.

“My Mom Does That For Me,” Emancipation With Brain Injury, presented by Martin

Waalkes, Ph.D., and Jill Reichardt, OTR, at Hope Network, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, February 10, 2004.

Certified Brain Injury Specialist-Examiner training/exam, presented by the American

Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialist (AACBIS) and the Brain

Injury Association (BIA), Lansing, Michigan, October 15, 2003.

“Chronic Wound Care,” presentation by Dr. Passinault, general surgeon, MD, sponsored

by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, September 23, 2003, 1 contact hour.

“Review of Dementia,” presentation by Jacobus Donders, Ph.D., sponsored by Michigan

Brain Injury Provider Council, September 9, 2003, 1 contact hour.

“Current Issues in Vocational Rehabilitation,” presentation by Janine Holloman,

sponsored by RCMS, Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 28, 2003.



“ResCare Premier’s Brain Injury Seminar,” presentation by Michael Langford and Susan

Woitas, sponsored by ResCare Premier, May 29, 2003, 1.5 contact hours.

Annual Spring Breakfast Legal Seminar on No-Fault Auto Insurance, sponsored by

Garan Lucow Miller, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 22, 2003, 3 contact hours.

“Post Traumatic Pain,” presentation by Barbaranne Branca, Ph.D. of Michigan Head Pain

& Neurological Institute, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council,

May 13, 2003, 1 contact hour.

HIPAA Inservice, sponsored by RCMS, April 21, 2003, 1 contact hour.

“Shoulder Impingement,” presentation by Ralph Costanzo, MD, sponsored by West

Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 28, 2003.

“Validity Testing,” presentation by Jerry Broderick, physical therapist from Accelerated

Rehabilitation Center, sponsored by RCMS, January 20, 2003, 1 contact hour.

“Brain Gym: What Is It?” presentation by Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation

Center, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, December 10, 2002.

University of Florida / Intelicus Life Care Planning Program for Catastrophic Case

Management, Module 5, "Pulling It All Together,” and Module 6, "Forensic

Rehabilitation," Chicago, Illinois, November 7-10, 2002.

“Unusual Symptoms Following Mild Head Injury,” presentation by Jacobus Donders,

Ph.D., sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, September 10, 2002.

“Taking a Proactive Approach to Case Management,” presentation by Attorney Lori

Ittner, sponsored by Case Management Society of America, West Michigan

Chapter, May 21, 2002.

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Insurance Forum, Washington, DC,

July 12, 2001.

University of Florida / Intelicus Life Care Planning Program for Catastrophic Case

Management, Module 1, "Comprehensive Overview: Tenets and Methodology,"

June 14-15, 2001, and Module 2, "Spinal Cord Injuries," San Antonio, Texas, June

16-17, 2001.



Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), "2001: A Medical Odyssey," Portland,

Maine, May 21-23, 2001.

Case Management Society of America, West Michigan Chapter, "Legal Issues in Case

Management," Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 2000.

Michigan Head Injury Provider Council, "Humor in Recovery," presented by Carol

Green, OTR, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 2000.

Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), "Medical Issues - 2000 and Beyond," New

Orleans, Louisiana, April 2000.

Hope Network vocational staff presentation on current vocational placement issues,

presented by Maggie Koch, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 1999.

John Budnick, DO, presentation regarding addiction to prescription sedatives and

narcotics, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November

1999.

Nursing Education of America, "Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome," 30-hour

home study course, August 1999.

Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), "Medicine in the Millennium," San

Francisco, California, May 1999.

Keith Javery, DO, presentation regarding current pain issues and treatment, sponsored by

West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 1999.

Michigan Head Injury Provider Council, "Brain Injury and Substance Abuse," presented

by Cheryl Feldt, MS, LLP, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 1999.

Michigan Head Injury Provider Council, "Differential Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and

Brain Injury," presented by Dr. Ken Hasseler, psychologist, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, January 1999.

Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG) Spring Meeting, “It’s Not Just

Rehabilitation,” Memphis, Tennessee, May 1998.

Midwest Pain Society 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 1998.



Dr. Ed Kremer, psychologist, presentation “Evaluation of the Injured Worker,” sponsored

by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 1998.

Restorative Nursing Seminar, presentation by Airway Oxygen, January 1998.

Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group Spring Meeting, “Expanding Expertise,”

Charleston, South Carolina, May 1997.

Mary Free Bed Highlights Presentation, “Neuropsychological Assessment of the Mild

Head Injury Patient,” Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 1997.

Intersection 1995, Medicine, Law, and the No-Fault Auto Accident Patient, Lansing,

Michigan, October 1995.

Dr. Karen Pape and Dr. Andrea Kuldanek presentation regarding new ways to treat brain

injury, combined with Dr. Peter Lewitt's video presentation regarding Botox

injections in the treatment of spasticity, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, April 12, 1995.

Chiropractor Bruce Serven offered advice and insight on appropriate services, treatments,

and costs, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 14,

1995.

Neuropsychology Assessment presentation by Jacques Donders, Ph.D., Grand Rapids,

Michigan, Spring of 1995.

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, 1994.

West Michigan Brain Injury Network Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, and 1994.

Combined meeting with Michigan Head Injury Provider Council, panel presentation

regarding traumatic brain injury and electronic diagnostics, sponsored by West

Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Winter 1994.

Psychologist presentation regarding borderline personality disorder, sponsored by West

Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Winter 1994.

Dr. William Boike, neurologist, presentation regarding chronic back pain, sponsored by

West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 1994.



Home Ventilator Management presentation by Brian Kolesar, BS, RRT, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, July 1994.

Love Lift Corporation speaker/demonstration regarding the Love Lift Power Chair,

sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Spring 1994.

Dr. Condit, MD, orthopedic surgeon, presentation regarding Reflex Sympathetic

Dystrophy in the upper extremities, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand

Rapids, Michigan, Winter 1993.

Combined meeting with Michigan Head Injury Provider Council regarding client

advocacy in the areas of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security

Income, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Winter

1993.

ICMA Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, September 1993.

Physical therapist presentation regarding chronic myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and

multiple diagnoses, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

Fall 1993.

Attorney presentation regarding Auto No-Fault benefits and updated legislation,

sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Spring 1993.

Review of Neuropsychological Evaluation Process, Hope Network, Grand Rapids,

Michigan, November 1992.

ICMA Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, September 1992.

Paws With A Cause speaker/demonstration regarding use of a service dog, sponsored by

West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fall 1992.

Individual Case Management Association (ICMA) Spring Business Seminar, San

Francisco, California, April 1992.

Traveled to Ireland to review available rehabilitation services, October 1991.

National Head Injury Foundation Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana,

November 1990.

Michigan Head Injury Alliance Annual Fall Conference, 1988 and 1989.



The Rehabilitation Training Institute, Orlando, Florida, September 1989 (Life Care

Planning and Case Management for Catastrophic Injuries).

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

Is Case Management for You? Southwest Michigan Association of Rehabilitation

Newsletter, May 1994.

MBIPC White Paper on Attendant Care. Primary Authors: T.J Donovan, N.

Steinebach, C. Stowe, and M. Waalkes. Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council,

August 2011.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

MBIPC White Paper on Attendant Care. Rehab Insurance Nurse Council of West Michigan, January 18, 2012.

Erikson’s Stages: What if You or Yours Has a Brain Injury? BIA, Muskegon, Michigan, November 13, 2007.

Home Health Care Issues: 2006 International Conference on Life Care Planning, Atlanta, Georgia, October 14-15, 2006.

CBIS Training Course: Ridgemoor Case Management Services, October 2005 through May 2006.

Growing Up With a Head Injured Parent: Grand Rapids Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, 2000.

No-Fault Insurance Panel Participant: Grand Rapids Chapter of the Michigan Head Injury Alliance, 1993.

Life Long Issues - A Case Manager's Perspective: West Michigan Brain Injury Network Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1991.

What is Case Management? Munson Medical Center Rehabilitation Professionals Presentation, 1991.

Brain Injury - The Phases of Treatment and Recovery: Auto Insurance Presentation,

Lansing, Michigan, 1989; Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1990.

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