Robert Malaer
MSN, RN, FN-CSp, WCC,CFI, CNLCP, CLNC, LCP-C, CALM
Owner, Lead Nurse Consultant

I received my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Leadership and Management from Walden University and am currently the principal and lead consultant for Malaer Legal Nurse Consulting LLC, owner of Under Oath LLC, and mentor for LegalNurse.com. I also continue the clinical application of my RN licensure as Survey and Certification Expert for HMS, Case Manager for MKCM National Case Management, National Auditor for the American Correctional Association (ACA), and as a nurse consultant for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities with Malaer Legal Nurse Consulting (MLNC).

I have obtained certifications as a Forensic Nurse Specialist (FN-CSp.), Wound Care Nurse (WCC), Life Care Planner (LCP-C), Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP), Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), and Assisted Living Manager (CALM). Prior to obtaining my RN degree, I obtained my degree as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and certifications as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA). I hold active RN licenses in Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Florida.

As an RN, I have also held the clinical positions of COVID-19 Strike Team with Washington County Department of Health and Human Services, Executive Director for Brightwater Senior Living, Director of Nursing for Whispering Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation and La Bahia Nursing and Rehabilitation, Director of Mental Health for DeTar Healthcare System, Regional Director for Liberty Dialysis, Assistant of Nursing for the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for correctional healthcare. Case management within a managed care system was a key role in my position with each of these organizations. Prior to becoming an LVN, I worked as a CNA and CMA at Hacienda Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lubbock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

I proudly served my country for 10 years in the United States Army Reserve. I have served as a national auditor for the American Correctional Association (ACA) of medical and mental health services for over 17 years evaluating, developing, and enforcing accreditation standards and policies. I have also served as an expert, consultant, and monitor in a number of states and am the co-author of the Bio-Terrorism Preparedness mandatory nursing CEU through the University of Texas-Medical Branch (UTMB). I continue to serve on the Peer Review Committee for the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

I am an active member of the American Nurses Association, International Association of Forensic Nurses, International Association of Interviewers, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, International Nurses Association, American Correctional Association, National Commission on Correctional Healthcare, American Correctional Health Services Association, American Association of Professional Coders, American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants, National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.

I am the proud recipient of the prestigious 2016 International Nurses Association’s “Top Nurse” Award for Legal Nursing and Life Care Planning.

Jerusha Malaer
Owner, Administrator

Welcome to Malaer Legal Nurse Consulting. Robert and I created this company together in 2015. We make an excellent team with his medical experience combined with my marketing experience. My extensive marketing career in the senior living industry ranged from community level to corporate level. I was the Director of Marketing overseeing approximately 25 senior retirement and assisted living communities across America, Canada, Hawaii. I was also the Director of Resident Enrichment overseeing 350 senior retirement communities, also internationally, which consisted of 35,000 seniors and 10,000 employees.

Today, I contribute as office administration focusing on financials, marketing and assisting our hand-selected team of nurses. Most of our marketing efforts have been taken over by attorney referrals. We have humbly expanded nationwide, as well as internationally. Our client/attorney referrals are the greatest complements of all as we continue to grow with more clients weekly. Since our legal nurse business continues to grow on its own, I decided to start another adventure as well as legal nursing.

Several years ago, I became a licensed real estate broker and created my own real estate company, Senior Nation Real Estate Group, with Windermere Willamette Valley. I am a certified senior real estate specialist. I specialize in assisting senior citizens in home selling and transitioning into retirement communities or downsizing. I have achieved top broker in our office, top 1% company-wide and top15% nationally. It is a joy to serve seniors again in addition to my duties with MLNC.

On a personal level, one of my hobbies and passions consists of serving abroad. My first trip overseas was as an exchange student in Bavaria, Germany. While living there, I learned the language rather quickly and so loved the people.

I then decided to attend a bible school in Hawaii, Youth With A Mission and soon became a Christian missionary serving three months alongside the American Red Cross after the 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake. I learned Japanese rather quickly while being emersed in tragedy. Part of my tasks was to make miso soup daily in a makeshift kitchen as we served hundreds daily.

I also served two years in a row in Ethiopia, Africa as a medical missionary, assisting doctors in dental as well as organizing triage. Due to hundreds of patients needing care daily, I also learned some of their Oromo language assisted in translating for the doctors.

Finally, I served as a medical missionary in the Brazilian Amazon for a month serving beautiful people along the riverside. Today, we humbly assist a family who are helping refugees fleeing into Uganda. Uganda might be on the serving-in-person list one day.

My second hobby is music. I have recorded two albums, one as a duo with my father. It’s all inspirational music. The albums didn’t go anywhere in the states, however my father’s duo album played on air in Dublin, Ireland on Route 66 radio, and my album played on Whiskey Blues radio in Spain. It was a small but fun accomplishment. Check out “Jerusha-Lee, 30 Year’s In the Makin’” and “Jerusha Lee, Mechanic’s Daughter.”

KennaRae Thomas
RN, CLNC
Legal Nurse

KennaRae Thomas has a strong background in leadership and performance. With a proven track record of excellence, skill, and generosity in her work, KennaRae has made a significant impact throughout her career.

Starting her nursing journey at Intermountain Healthcare, KennaRae served as a Charge Nurse, demonstrating her ability to manage a team and provide exceptional care. She later expanded her expertise as a Private Family/Vacation Registered Nurse (RN), delivering personalized healthcare services in an individualized setting.

KennaRae's dedication to long-term care and rehabilitation led her to join Volunteers of America Skilled Nursing Facilities, where she took on various roles, including RN Floor Nurse, RN Manager, RN Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, MDS Nurse, and RN Case Manager. During this period, she showcased her leadership capabilities and commitment to quality nursing practices.

Continuing her impactful journey, KennaRae became an RN Case Manager at Optum/United Health Group, specializing in transitions to skilled nursing facilities. She was instrumental in the national pilot program as an RN Team Lead and subsequently transitioned into a full-time RN Case Manager role. Her detailed approach and patient-centered care contributed to positive outcomes for diverse populations.

With a passion for legal nursing, KennaRae founded KR Thomas and Associates, where she serves as an RN and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC). In addition to providing expert consultations, she also collaborates with Malaer Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC as a subcontractor and lead trainer.

Beyond her professional endeavors, KennaRae has showcased her interest in languages, exhibiting proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, and displaying beginner-level knowledge in Hebrew and Arabic. She has demonstrated her dedication to service as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, spending 18 months in Taiwan, where she gave significant service to the beautiful people of Taiwan and honed her Mandarin Chinese language skills.

With her diverse experiences, leadership abilities, and passion for providing exceptional care, KennaRae Thomas continues to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry while contributing to the advancement of legal nursing as a trainer and consultant.

Jenifer Krause
BSN, RN, CLNC
Legal Nurse

Jenifer has an extensive background in long-term care and skilled rehabilitation with a strong history of leadership, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.

Her career began as a medication and treatment nurse on the rehabilitation unit at the Lebanon VA Medication Center in Pennsylvania. With a passion for long-term care, her skill set led to a
charge nurse position at Phoebe Ministries Berks Campus in various departments, including a secure dementia unit, assisted living, long-term care, and skilled rehabilitation. She continued her career as a charge nurse in long-term care and skilled rehabilitation at Spang Crest.

Jenifer’s dedication to quality and patient-centered care led to positions of greater influence and responsibilities, as she became the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Fox Subacute, a skilled nursing facility specializing in rehabilitation care for patients with ventilator requirements and an emphasis on ventilator weaning. Opportunities for growth continued, and she became the ADON at Phoebe Ministries Berks Campus.

Her journey continued across the country to Nevada, and she became the Director of Nursing (DON) at Sierra Ridge Health & Wellness Center, a Special Focus Facility (SFF) specializing in long-term care and skilled rehabilitation services. Her dedication to excellence in long-term care continued, and she took the position of DON at Ormsby Post Acute Care.

Jenifer was a founding partner and the lead RN at Premier PICC Mobile Vascular Solutions, where she specialized in ultrasound-guided intravenous (IV) placement at the bedside and assisted with in-home IV medication administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her passion for quality care, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy led her to legal nurse consulting. She founded Krause Legal Nurse Consulting LLC, serves as an RN and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), and is a subcontractor for Malaer Legal Nurse Consulting LLC.

A country girl at heart, Jenifer enjoys all things outdoors and spends a lot of her free time on the water, fishing with her husband.

With her extensive experience and passion for patient advocacy and regulatory compliance, Jenifer Krause continues to make an everlasting impact in the healthcare industry while contributing to the advancement of legal nursing as a consultant.