Tim Adkison, RN

Tim Adkison, RN, is an experienced nursing professional with more than three decades in the healthcare field. His journey into nursing began after serving as a medic in the U.S. Army, where he developed a strong commitment to helping others. After completing his military service, he pursued higher education and earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in 1994. Since then, Tim has built a career marked by leadership, clinical expertise, and a dedication to improving patient outcomes.

Throughout his 30-plus years in healthcare, Tim has worked primarily in cardiology and physical rehabilitation within hospital settings. He currently serves as Nursing Manager at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, where he focuses on team building, collaborative leadership, and high-quality patient care. Earlier in his career, he held roles at several healthcare institutions, including Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida, Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Kennesaw Stone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. His background also includes leadership experience as a Cath Lab Director, along with extensive work in cardiovascular and rehabilitation nursing.

Tim attributes his long and successful career to a lifelong desire to help others and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Known for his compassion and dedication to patient care, he finds the greatest reward in positively impacting the well-being of those he serves. As he looks toward the future, Tim plans to continue working in rehabilitation nursing while considering opportunities in new locations, with hopes of retiring within the next five years after a fulfilling and impactful career in healthcare.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University

• BSN

• Arizona Rehabilitation Nurses Association

Tim Adkison is a Nursing Manager at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona, bringing expertise in clinical operations and patient care. With a Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State University, they have cultivated a career dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery across diverse clinical settings.

Their background reflects a strong focus on rehabilitation and cardiac care. At the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona, Tim also served as a Registered Nurse, contributing to a facility recognized for its stroke and brain injury rehabilitation programs. Prior to this, they were a Staff Registered Nurse at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center, which specializes in short-term and long-term rehabilitation services, including 24-hour nursing care.

Tim's experience in cardiac care is extensive. They served as Cath Lab Director at Minimally Invasive Vascular, overseeing critical aspects of vascular diagnostics and treatment. Earlier in their career, Tim held positions at The Cardiac & Vascular Institute as Staff Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab, providing specialized cardiology and vascular care. Their experience also includes roles at Idaho Heart Institute as Staff Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab, supporting cardiac health needs within a large cardiology group.

During their tenure at Mountain View Hospital, Tim progressed from Clinical Team Leader, coordinating care for cath lab patients, to Manager of the Post-surgical Department, and ultimately to Director of Inpatient Services, overseeing daily operations across multiple departments. Their work history also includes roles at Flagler Health+ as Staff Nurse, HCA Healthcare as Staff Nurse, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center as Staff Nurse, Kennestone Internal Medicine Associates as Staff Nurse, and Wellstar Cobb Hospital, where they began as a Nurse Intern II. These roles have provided a comprehensive understanding of clinical environments and patient needs