Kimberly J Cole RN MSN CNS CBN

• Work with the CA BRN Enforcement Division to review investigative case materials, prepare written expert practice opinions, and evaluates whether an RN deviated from the standards of nursing practice, or is responsible for unprofessional conduct
• Have reviewed and provided reports on over 50 cases.
• Have testified for the BRN and the Office of the Attorney General in 5 cases

• Registered Nurse Theory Consultant Adult Med/Surg Guest Speaker to 60 plus students
• Served as a role model for professionalism and intellectual curiosity, inspiring students to pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.
• Prepared and delivered lectures to nursing students on nursing ethics, professionalism and standard of practice.

Sub-contract nurse expert witness to attorneys handling medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Assist both plaintiff and defense attorneys in developing a clear understanding of whether nurses meet the standard of care in their treatment of patients.

• Supported legal counsel in pursuing cases involving nurse neglect or unprofessional conduct through detailed analysis of patient care records and relevant scope of practice and facility policies.
• Provided expert testimony and consultation during legal case reviews and trials, offering clear, evidence-based explanations regarding nursing standards of care and clinical practice.
• Authored comprehensive, objective case analysis reports to facilitate attorney comprehension of complex medical and nursing issues.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary legal teams—including attorneys, paralegals, and healthcare professionals—to support case strategy and optimize outcomes.
• Conducted per diem subcontracted reviews for six legal cases, evaluating whether the standard of care was met by nursing personnel.
• Prepared detailed written opinions on adherence to or deviation from accepted standards of care.
• Delivered sworn testimony at depositions and remain available to testify in court proceedings as needed.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital Lead CNS
• Certified Bariatric Nurse - ASMBS/MBSAQIP
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Coordinator
• Expert Practice Consultant - Quality and Policy/Procedure Expert
• Clinical Resources Recommendation Team
• Significant Events/Root Cause Analysis Committee member
• Sac-Sierra Region eHR Order Set Validation Team
• Sutter Health Pain Standardization Work Group Committee
• Quality Reporting Optimization Project Committee
• Deploy 1, Deploy 2 and Coast eHR Documentation Hub Clinical Lead
• Concurrent Intervention Specialist
• Clinical Practice Committee (Policies and Procedures) Lead
• Sutter Roseville Policy Stat (Policies and Procedures) Site Administrator
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee member - Nursing Lead
• Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) member - Nursing Lead
• Infection Prevention Committee member
• Sutter Health Education Leaders Committee member
• System Nursing Products Advisory Committee - Hospital Lead
• Hospital Chaplaincy Committee member

• Lead Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor
• Registered Nurse Clinical Instructor
• Assisted Lead Theory Instructor with exam writing for RN/LVN students