How nursing director Kimberly Knotts helped transform a health system
With 40 years of experience in nursing and a decade of leadership at WellStar Paulding Medical Center, one dedicated nurse reflects on her mission to inspire, empower, and elevate others in the profession. As director of professional practice, Kimberly Knotts helped lead her hospital and the entire health system to its first Magnet Designation, a prestigious recognition of excellence in care. Her story is rooted in compassion, teamwork, and the belief that nursing is not just a job, but a lifelong calling. This is a tribute to the power of mentorship, the strength of community, and the pursuit of excellence in every patient interaction.