Heather Thomas
About Heather Thomas
Heather Thomas is a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville, where she has worked since 2016. She also serves as a Group Fitness Instructor at the Jewish Community Alliance and the YMCA of Florida's First Coast, with a background in nursing from Clemson University.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Heather Thomas has been employed at UF Health Jacksonville since 2016, serving as a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation to support patient care and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Surgical / Trauma ICU staff nurse at the same institution from 2006 to 2016, accumulating a decade of experience in critical care nursing.
Current Roles in Fitness Instruction
In addition to her work in clinical documentation, Heather Thomas is actively involved in fitness instruction. She has been a Group Fitness Instructor at the Jewish Community Alliance since 2013 and at the YMCA of Florida's First Coast since 2014. Through these roles, she contributes to community health and wellness by leading fitness classes and promoting physical activity.
Education and Expertise
Heather Thomas earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Registered Nursing from Clemson University, where she studied from 1999 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in nursing principles and practices, which she applies in both her clinical and fitness roles.
Background in Nursing
Heather Thomas has a strong background in nursing, having worked in various capacities within the healthcare field. Her experience as a Surgical / Trauma ICU staff nurse at UF Health Jacksonville for ten years has equipped her with extensive knowledge in critical care. This experience informs her current role in clinical documentation improvement.