Biography of Dr. Mila G. Carlson

Dr. Mila G. Carlson is the Founder and President of Mila Carlson & Associates, P.C., Legal Nurse Consulting/Life Care Planning, based in Rockford, IL. Mila’s background is in medical/surgical nursing, enterprise patient scheduling, and healthcare administration. She is a member of the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants, American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, and the National Association of Professional Women.

Mila Carlson & Associates will assist defense or plaintiff attorneys with any medical-related case, such as medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal or family law. Screening cases for merit, reviewing hospital policies and procedures, locating testifying experts, conducting authoritative research, writing brief or comprehensive reports are some of the many services Mila can provide. Life Care Planning services include preparing life care plans or medical cost projections, providing expert witness testimony, and case management.

A graduate of SwedishAmerican Hospital School of Nursing, Rockford, IL., Mila began her nursing career working on a medical/surgical unit and continued there for 13 years. During that time she served as charge nurse on a rotating basis. When the opportunity to transfer to a supervisory position became available, Mila accepted the position. Her main role was to establish an enterprise-wide centralized patient scheduling department, assist in the development of scheduling software, and supervise the scheduling staff.

Her background in enterprise-wide scheduling software opened new opportunities for Mila to accept a position with McKesson Provider Technologies, a Fortune 500 company. During her tenure there she served in various roles, including enterprise scheduling consultant, product specialist, senior account manager and senior account specialist. Working with customers across the country provided Mila with the opportunity to develop ongoing client relationships and educate customers on the use and benefits of the software products. In her tenure with McKesson, Mila worked with third party vendors and many business units within the company.

While working full time with McKesson, Mila pursued her educational career. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Arts and Masters of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL. She then completed her PhD in Health Administration from Warren National University, Cheyenne, WY. Mila completed her legal nurse consulting course and certification exam through the Vickie Milazzo Institute. She completed her Life Care Planning course through Kelynco.

Mila serves as adjunct faculty for the University of St. Francis. She is also a member on the Board of Directors for Vibrant Living Communities, a faith-based continuum of care retirement community. She has chaired and served on various committees in her local church. Volunteer activities included Girl Scout leader, PTO officer, and booster club member. She is a Rockford Register Star Young American recipient and was chosen as Winnebago County 4-H Outstanding Alumni.