Speaker's Profile

Kimberly is a senior nurse consultant with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health and psychiatric emergency services. She has served in a variety of clinical and leadership roles, including the development and oversight of open milieu psychiatric units and staff safety training programs. As a specialist in therapeutic environment design, she has led multidisciplinary teams in implementing innovative care models that prioritize patient dignity, staff engagement, and risk reduction. Her expertise includes program development, staff competency assessment, and integration of research-driven best practices into daily operations. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing and is a member of the American Nurses Association and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. She is widely respected for her ability to bridge clinical practice and operational strategy to achieve improved safety and outcomes in psychiatric emergency care.