Heather Simmons
Winston-Salem
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 18 years in diverse patient care, including 11 years in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skilled in clinical documentation integrity and leading nursing teams, advanced from Float Nurse to Nursing Supervisor at Work and Campus Care. Committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse with Work and Campus Care
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem
08.2024 - Current
- Navigated multiple clinics as float nurse to deliver patient-focused care across department
- Advanced to the position of Nursing Supervisor in March 2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders for patient care.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patients' wellness needs effectively.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention strategies.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston Salem
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed concurrent patient medical records to assign appropriate working DRG, ensuring accurate coding for optimal reimbursement
- Ensured complete, accurate documentation in medical records to support quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation requirements.
- Educated staff on best practices for clinical documentation standards.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Follow-Up Provider/Quality Resource Nurse Adult Emergency Department
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston Salem
04.2011 - 04.2022
- Prioritized patient and departmental flow as charge nurse, enhancing resource utilization and patient experience.
- Provided follow-up care for patients on culture results and radiology overread reports, ensuring timely and informed treatment decisions.
- Leadership with Quality Resource. Point person for all regulatory agencies. Development, implementation and assessment of all action plans due to regulatory findings
- Collaborated with Quality and Compliance to report findings organization-wide, supporting adherence to regulatory standards.
Staff Nurse
Davis Medical Center
Elkins
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Provided patient care for Med Surg and Intermediate Care ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi, WVSkills
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Critical thinking
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
Certifications Awards
- David Bouffard Leadership Award, 2017
- Nursing Excellence Award, 2017
- BLS
Timeline
Wellness Nurse with Work and Campus Care
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
04.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Follow-Up Provider/Quality Resource Nurse Adult Emergency Department
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
04.2011 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
Davis Medical Center
06.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson-Broaddus College