My mission is to provide clear, compassionate, and research-backed health information that bridges the gap between medical complexity and everyday understanding. I strive to empower people of all ages to make informed decisions about their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By addressing the whole person—not just their symptoms—I am committed to reducing fear, combating misinformation, and offering practical steps that foster healing, resilience, and quality of life.
About
Heather Collins, MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, is a registered nurse with more than 27 years of clinical experience and advanced certifications in perioperative nursing and nursing leadership. Throughout her career, she has cared for patients at their most vulnerable, supporting people of all ages through post-surgical recovery, managing complex conditions, and guiding families through difficult long-term care decisions.
Heather believes that true healing goes beyond physical recovery. She has seen firsthand how illness, surgery, and chronic conditions can impact mental and emotional well-being, not only for patients but for their loved ones. Her mission is to translate complex medical information into clear, compassionate guidance that empowers people to make informed decisions about both their physical health and mental wellness.
An accomplished health and wellness writer whose work has been featured on several different platforms, Heather blends research-backed, evidence-based information with empathy. Her writing helps readers navigate the challenges of aging, chronic disease management, and caregiving with confidence and clarity.
expertise
- Aging and geriatric care
- Caregiver support and education
- Chronic disease management
- Evidence-based health education
- Surgical and perioperative services
- Mental health and emotional well-being
education
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Chamberlain College of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Texas Arlington
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
- Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC)
highlight
- The 1st BRAVO award for CHI St. Luke’s Health- The Vintage Hospital
- Department of the Year Award, CHI St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital
- Leader of the Year, CHI St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital
- Leadership Mission Award, CHI St. Luke’s Health- The Vintage Hospital
- Big Impact Leader Award, CHI St. Luke’s Health- The Vintage Hospital
- Best of the West Award, Texas Children’s Hospital- West Campus
- Houston Chronicle Top 150 Nurses
- Good Samaritan Award