About Nicole
Nicole Atencio, BSN, RN
Legal Nurse Consultant
Clinical Expertise Meets Legal Precision
With 10 years of hands-on clinical nursing experience across multiple specialties, I bring a broad and well-rounded clinical foundation to every legal case. My background spans OB/GYN, geriatric wound care, and four years as a med spa owner — giving me firsthand knowledge of diverse care settings, patient populations, and medical standards that attorneys encounter across a wide range of cases.
Six of those years were spent in OB/GYN nursing, including serving as the primary nurse for an obstetrician — with hands-on involvement in labor and delivery, postpartum care, and all office procedures. That depth of specialty experience is one part of a larger clinical picture that allows me to approach cases with both breadth and precision.
I founded The Nurse and the Law to bridge the gap between the medical and legal worlds. Attorneys, insurance professionals, and risk management teams deserve a trusted clinical partner who can translate complex medical information into clear, objective analysis — and that is exactly what I provide.
Credentials & Experience
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — Colorado State University Pueblo
Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN) — Compact State Licensure
Clinical Experience
10 years of hands-on nursing practice across OB/GYN, geriatric wound care and long-term care, and med spa ownership (4 years) — a broad clinical background applicable to a wide range of legal cases.
OB/GYN Specialty
6 years of OB/GYN experience spanning labor and delivery, postpartum care, and gynecology. Served as the primary nurse for an obstetrician — managing her full patient schedule, assisting hands-on in all procedures, conducting gynecological exams, and overseeing all patient matters related to maternal and reproductive health.
Consulting Services
Attorneys, insurance professionals, risk management teams
Beyond the Office
Outside of her professional work, Nicole is a devoted mother and a competitor — she and her son race BMX together nationally, a shared passion that keeps them both on the move and fuels a deep bond built on the track.
When she's not racing, Nicole spends her winters snowboarding the Colorado slopes and embraces Colorado living in every season. The mountains, the energy, and the community are home — and that spirit of adventure fuels everything she does.
My Mission
"Clinical Insight. Legal Clarity. Better Outcomes."
I believe that every legal case involving medical issues deserves the clarity that only a trained clinical eye can provide. My mission is to be the trusted bridge between healthcare and the law — delivering objective, thorough, and professionally presented analysis that helps legal professionals achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.