Great Plains Health
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Shea Simmons, Great Plains Health RN and manager of wound care, is the Great Plains Health Caring Kind Award recipient for 2024.
A longstanding tradition of the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA), the award pays tribute to outstanding healthcare employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with coworkers and dedication to excellence in the role they play at their facility.
Each year, NHA member hospitals and health care systems select one person from their organization to recognize at the NHA's annual convention and special awards luncheon, held October 18 in La Vista.
"Shea's genuine dedication to patient care shines through in everything she does," says Misti Hutchison, chief provider network officer, at Great Plains Health. "Her expertise in wound care, combined with her compassionate approach, creates an environment where patients feel truly cared for and understood."
Known for her collaborative spirit, Simmons works closely with providers, long-term care facilities, and home health services to ensure comprehensive patient care. She has developed resources for staff and consistently stays current with the latest wound care therapies to improve patient outcomes.
Her nomination read in part, "From a warm welcome in the morning to late evening discussions surrounding best practice, Shea's dedication to the patient, as well as the community, is second to none."
2024 marks the 45th anniversary of the NHA Caring Kind Awards. Since its inception, the program has honored nearly 2,900 of Nebraska's most dedicated hospital and health system employees. Each year, NHA member institutions select one outstanding individual to be recognized at the annual convention.