Hospital Nursing Care Expert Witnesses

Flowood, Mississippi

Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Nursing Administration, Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Nursing Care, Medical Record Review, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Restraints, Joint Commission, Defense, Plaintiff, Suicide Prevention and Ligature Resistant Consulting

Kim Stonecypher is a Master’s prepared nurse with over 33 years of leadership and clinical experience. As a Nursing Administrator, she has provided leadership and oversight for numerous medical-surgical, critical care and behavioral health departments. Additionally, she has served as the Nursing Administration representative for various quality and performance improvement committees and task forces. Kim’s experience also includes an in-depth knowledge base and preparation for Joint Commission surveys. She will provide a comprehensive medical record review as well as an expert opinion and summary utilizing an in-depth literature review. She has both recent deposition and trial experience. Kim remains in active practice.

Herculaneum, Missouri

Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Medical-Surgical, General Surgery, Falls, Medical Record Review, Nursing Standard of Care, Chronologies, Nursing Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Hospital Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Patient Safety, Sepsis, IV Complications, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medication Safety, Pressure Ulcer Prevention

I am a Legal Nurse Consultant and Nurse Expert Witness with more than 16 years of experience providing care to patients with diverse medical conditions. Throughout my career, I have cultivated extensive expertise across various nursing domains, ensuring I remain well-informed about current policies, procedures, and best practices. My knowledge encompasses clinical skills, standards of care, and the most recent evidence-based practices that contribute to optimal patient outcomes. I hold a Board Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing, reflecting my commitment to maintaining high standards of professional competence. In my current position, I deliver patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care plans that address each patient's specific needs. In my direct patient care responsibilities, I am a clinical instructor and preceptor, mentoring new graduates, nursing students, and newly hired staff members. I am employed at St. Clare Hospit...