Heather Clarson

A Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience delivering patient-centric care in hospital environments. Keen diagnostician with a proven history of identifying and treating a variety of conditions in patients of all ages. Exceptional interpersonal skills including cross-functional collaboration, mentoring junior team members, and developing rapport with patients to ensure a positive experience.

NP Hospitalist at Augusta Health via Jackson and Coker (2025-01 – Present)

Provide high-quality patient-centric care including internal medicine, behavioral health screenings, minor injury treatment, and care for acute/episodic medical issues. Assess patient symptoms, order diagnostic labs and imaging as required, determine diagnosis, and develop plans of care including treatments, medications, and specialist referrals. Serve as patient advocate and educate patients and families on ongoing treatment requirements as well as community resources and lifestyle changes.

Coordinate with Physicians, Physician Assistants, RNs, and other FNPs to facilitate complex interdisciplinary care. Developed a CHF Clinic and obtained certification as CHF nurse to provide resources to a rural population. Identify opportunities to improve operations, including recommending certification of associate providers as PICC nurses for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and as Diabetic Educators.

NP Hospitalist at UNC Chapel Hill via Compy Health (2024-09 – Present)

NP Hospitalist at St. Gabriel's CHI Hospital via Wapiti Medical Staffing (2022-05 – Present)

NP Hospitalist at Billings Clinic via Hayes Locums (2024-04 – 2024-07)

NP Hospitalist at Reedsburg Area Medical Center via Interim Physicians (2023-08 – 2024-04)

NP Hospitalist at Jefferson County Health Center via All Star Locums (2022-11 – 2023-07)

NP Hospitalist at Rainy Lake Hospital (2022-05 – 2022-12)

NP Hospitalist at Henry County Health Center (2021-10 – 2022-05)

NP Hospitalist at Froedtert And The Medical College Of Wisconsin (2020-12 – 2021-10)

NP Hospitalist at Marshfield Clinic (2018-04 – 2020-10)

NP Hospitalist at Gunderson Moundview Hospital and Clinics (2017-12 – 2020-05)

NP Hospitalist at Upland Hills Hospital (2015-08 – 2017-12)

NP Hospitalist at Mayo Clinic (2014-10 – 2016-09)

Nursing Professor at Madison College (2015-01 – 2015-06)

Fostered a positive learning environment while developing nursing skills in compliance with established curriculum.

• Coordinated weekly clinical schedules with staff in a nursing home environment to facilitate hands-on learning.
• Maintained accurate student records and ensured student completion of clinical rotations.

ER Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital (2009-05 – 2014-11)

Provided acute care in high-volume ER of 350-bed hospital including supporting colleagues in urgent situations; triaging, assessing, and admitting/discharging patients; and administering diagnostic evaluations and care plans to 3-4 patients at a time.

• Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate care; maintained positive working relationships with emergency medical, fire, and law enforcement teams to facilitate transfer of critical information.
• Earned multiple commendations and awards for leadership and quality of care, including Employee Award for Guardian Angel program and a letter of commendation from Wisconsin Organ Procurement for work with organ donor patients.
• Selected to precept new nursing and EMT staff.
• Contributed to education committee for two years, playing a vital role in creating, reviewing, and disseminating educational policies and procedures throughout the hospital.

M.S. in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner – Concordia University

B.S. in Nursing – Viterbo University

A.S. in Nursing – Southwest Wisconsin Technical College