Kimberly Choate

About Kimberly Choate

I’m a strategic program leader with 19 years of nursing experience and a passion for building systems that help people thrive both professionally and personally.In my current work, I partner closely with executive and senior nursing leaders to plan and execute enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple hospitals and a nursing workforce of team members. I specialize in turning big-picture goals into structured plans, aligning stakeholders, ensuring clear communications, and achieving measurable outcomes.My strengths sit at the intersection of operations, culture, and strategy; leading complex, multi-site projects that require cross-functional alignment, strong messaging, and flawless logistics. Whether it’s designing governance structures, rolling out professional development initiatives, or building recognition programs that impact engagement and retention, I’m known for bringing clarity, momentum, and people-first leadership to every initiative.Areas of focus include executive partnership, multi-site program leadership, communications strategy, change management, employee engagement, and operational execution.

Experience

1. Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

   BayCare Health System

   Dec 2022 — Present · Polk County, FL, US

   Partner with executive and senior nursing leadership to plan and execute enterprise initiatives supporting nursing engagement, performance, and professional development across multiple hospital locations and a system of nurses- Lead end-to-end strategy and logistics for complex, high-visibility programs (including shared governance councils, clinical ladder initiatives, and recognition/award programs), ensuring alignment across sites, leaders, and frontline teams- Serve as a key connector across nursing operations, education, quality, and leadership teams—driving decision-making, removing barriers, and maintaining momentum on multi-stakeholder projects- Develop executive-ready communications including messaging, staff updates, leadership toolkits, and stakeholder briefings to support organizational priorities and change adoption- Establish scalable processes, role clarity, timelines, and tracking mechanisms to improve consistency and transparency across multi-location initiatives- Coordinate cross-functional meetings and planning sessions; ensure follow-up, action items, and deliverables are completed on time with clear ownership- Guide leaders and frontline representatives in council effectiveness, engagement strategies, and measurable outcomes, strengthening participation and shared decision-making.Signature Initiatives- Enterprise Nursing Clinical Ladder modernization and implementation support- Multi-site Professional Practice Council structure/standardization- System-level recognition strategy (DAISY/BEE, engagement initiatives)- Partnered with executive leadership to enhance professional visibility and communication, increasing executive leadership presence on social media platforms- Led coordination of Career Camp, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to design and deliver hands-on learning experiences for students, strengthening community partnerships and supporting future nurse recruitment efforts.

Education

• Capella University

  Bachelors of Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Polk State College

  Associate of Science - AS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse