Managers
 

Barbara J. Armstrong, RN, BSN, CDMS, CCM, CLCP, President

Over 36 years experience as a Registered Nurse; including 34 years experience in rehabilitation; Manager in the Rehabilitation/Worker's Compensation Industry, Certified Disability Management Specialist; Certified Case Manager; Certified Life Care Planner from the University of Florida in affiliation with the Rehabilitation Training Institute; President of the Rehabilitation Professionals of the Carolinas; past President of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP), Charlotte Chapter, serving a 4 year term; active member of NARPPS; Advisory Board appointments in different areas of health care to include pain management and rehabilitation hospitals; member of the statewide committee which formulated the Rehabilitation Guidelines for the State of North Carolina

Specialty:      15 years expertise in the preparation, writing, and reviewing of Life Care Plans for adult catastrophic cases; special interest and expertise in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, chemical dependency; experience as an expert medical witness for testimony; medical/legal review expertise

E-Mail: barmstrong@armstrongrehab.com

Voice Mail: 800-277-1111 Ext: 3007

Over 39 years experience as a Registered Nurse in the fields of emergency and operating room nursing; including 21 years expertise with cost containment and medical risk management programs, as well as rehabilitation case management services working with physically disabled individuals in the Worker's Compensation system; 7 years as a supervisor; Certified Case Manager; active member of North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Charlotte Chapter

Specialty:      complicated medical conditions involving major trauma to the spine and abdomen; all types of orthopedic injuries, special emphasis on lower back cases; comprehensive medical coordination; vocational assistance with same employer for successful resolution of work related injury; chiropractic, medical, and hospital bill review expertise

E-Mail: mfinaldi@armstrongrehab.com

Voice Mail: 800-277-1111 Ext: 3017

Over 43 years experience in the field of orthopedics, including 23 years expertise in the treatment and rehabilitation of back injured patients; Certified Orthopedic Nurse; Certified Case Manager; member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Charlotte Chapter, and the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses; 14 years experience as a Rehabilitation Case Manager/Consultant with 11 years as a supervisor working with physically disabled individuals through the Worker's Compensation system

Specialty:      medical management and vocational assistance with the same employer for successful resolution of work related injuries; complicated medical cases involving severe orthopedic injuries, back related injuries and spinal fusions; works well with traumatic brain injuries and RSD; medical/legal review expertise

E-Mail: lmoore@armstrongrehab.com

Voice Mail: 800-277-1111 Ext: 3018

34 years experience in the field of nursing with a background in critical care, major trauma in emergency and operating room nursing; including 23 years expertise as a Rehabilitation Case Manager/Consultant working with physically disabled individuals through the Worker's Compensation system; Certified Disability Management Specialist; Certified Case Manager; coordinating customer needs and providing educational and resource information; active member of North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Charlotte Chapter, served as co-chairman of program committee for 2 years; current member of the Executive Board of Directors, Advisory Board appointments in the areas of pain management and work hardening

Specialty:      catastrophic injuries with special interest and expertise in spinal cord, traumatic brain and hand injuries, RSD, electrocution; complicated medical conditions involving severe injuries; file assessment and problem identification; medical/legal and liability review expertise

E-Mail: jtruslow@armstrongrehab.com

Voice Mail: 800-277-1111 Ext: 3019

Over 20 years experience in managing the day to day operations of a home office for a rehabilitation case management company

Specialty:         Human resources, payroll, billing, inventory control, technology, communications and service      product delivery

E-Mail: dlafoy@armstrongrehab.com

Voice Mail: 800-277-1111 Ext: 3020