Psychiatric Nursing Expert Witnesses

Benicia, California

Psychology, Nurse - Psychology Trauma, PTSD, Personal Injury, Malingering, Nursing Standards of Practice, Psychiatric Hospital, Child Psychology, Sexual Abuse, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Psychiatric Nursing, Misattribution, Abuse and Developmental Disability, Retaliation, Employment, Harassment, Personal Injury, Exaggeration

Julie A. Armstrong, Psy.D., RNCS - CA Psy 16001 Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist — Psychiatric/Mental Health Dr. Armstrong is a forensic psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 30 years of experience providing psychological evaluations, expert witness testimony, and records analysis in high-stakes civil litigation. She holds an active California psychology license (PSY 16001), with inactive licenses in Arizona and Iowa, and is available for retention nationally and internationally. She places a high premium on the distinction between clinical and forensic issues. Her forensic practice encompasses defense and plaintiff-side work in equivalent measure, with particular depth in: - Personal injury and emotional distress — causation, apportionment, and credibility analysis in complex and multi-party matters - Employment litigation — harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and hostile work environment claims - Medical an...

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.