Since 2022, she has been the Associate Director of Patient Care and Nurse Executive at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the Black Hills of SD.
FORT MEADE, SD, November 27, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Karen Simms, DNP, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Simms, distinguished for her work in nursing, has dedicated over a decade to advancing patient care and nursing leadership. Since 2022, she has been the Associate Director of Patient Care and Nurse Executive at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the Black Hills of SD. Dr. Simms's responsibilities include ensuring that all nurses operate to the full scope of their practice. She also leads her team to deliver top-notch care for veterans, effectively utilizing all available health care resources.
Before relocating to SD, Dr. Simms was the Deputy Nurse Executive at the VA El Paso Healthcare System (TX) from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, she was instrumental in enhancing patient care services and nursing operations. She also served as the Associate Chief of Nursing Services at the Lebanon VA Medical Center (PA) between 2019 and 2020, focusing on improving nursing practices and patient outcomes. Earlier in her career, Dr. Simms was the Patient Safety Manager at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center (PA) from 2015 to 2019, where she was pivotal in implementing safety protocols and ensuring high standards of patient care.
Possessing a rich educational background, Dr. Simms received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Misericordia University. Subsequently, she attended Loyola University New Orleans, where she acquired a Master of Science in nursing with a focus on leadership and health care systems management and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in executive leadership. Additionally, Dr. Simms holds several certifications that further attest to her expertise and dedication to her profession. She is board certified as a nurse executive by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, holds a certification in basic life support for health care providers from the American Heart Association and is a registered nurse licensed by the State of Pennsylvania.
Active in her professional community, Dr. Simms is a member of several industry-related organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. She also chairs the VA Black Hills Health Care System Organizational Health Council. Her involvement in these organizations underscores her commitment to professional development and leadership within the nursing community.
Dr. Simms's success can be primarily attributed to her unwavering passion for her profession and relentless dedication to providing exceptional care for others. Inspired by her family's experiences with health care, she has made it her mission to improve the quality of life for veterans through compassionate and effective care. Eager for future opportunities, Dr. Simms aims to assume the role of chief nursing officer and oversee operations across multiple health care facilities, continuing her journey of leadership and excellence in nursing.
About Marquis Who's Who®:
Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who's Who in America®, Marquis Who's Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Who's Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world. The suite of Marquis® publications can be viewed at the official Marquis Who's Who® website, www.marquiswhoswho.com.
# # #