Welcome to a new chapter in your journey to optimal health. I'm your dedicated Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, passionate about guiding you toward a vibrant life by uncovering and addressing the underlying causes of your health concerns. My own path to wellness began amidst personal health challenges that conventional approaches failed to resolve. My symptoms ranged widely, from digestive … Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Nursing | 2011 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Doctorate | Doctorate of Nursing - Family Practice | 2017 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner- Palliative Care | Legacy Medical Group Served as a Nurse Practitioner to medically complex individuals suffering from both chronic and acute issues with primary focus on improving quality of life and symptom management.
| 2019 - 2022 |
| Nurse Practitioner- Hospice and Palliative Care | Signature Healthcare at Home Served as a Nurse Practitioner to terminally ill and medically complex patients with the goal to improve quality of life and symptom management.
| 2017 - 2019 |
| Registered Nurse | UNC Hospitals Float pool RN covering medical-surgical, oncology, geriatric, and step-down units serving acutely ill individuals.
| 2016 - 2017 |
| Registered Nurse | WakeMed Primarily full time RN on med-surg unit transitioning to per diem float pool RN when entering DNP school.
| 2012 - 2016 |
| Registered Nurse | Johnston Medical Center Started as full time RN on medical unit and transitioned to per diem in order to take a full time RN position closer to home.
| 2011 - 2013 |
| Owner and Nurse Practitioner | Vital Journey Wellness | 2021 - Present |
Dr. Christine Simons, FNP-C, DNP has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 16 (started in 2009)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Simons specializes in treating the following types of patients:
