Michael Simmons

Michael A. Simmons, DHA, MSN, RN, PCCN, NEA-BC, FACHE Associate Director, Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) since July 2022.

In his role, Dr. Simmons provides strategic leadership and oversees operations for Nursing, Social Work, Sterile Processing, and Chaplaincy. Prior to this, he held the position of ADPCS/CNE at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, a first-of-its-kind partnership between the VA and DoD facility. He played a crucial role in leading the integrated delivery of healthcare services to Veterans, military recruits, active-duty military, and their dependents, including pediatric services.

Dr. Simmons has held various key positions throughout his career, including Deputy ADPCS and Chief Nurse at VAGLAHS, Nurse Manager at Jesse Brown VA, and management and staff roles at Edward Hines Jr. VA and private sector facilities. He has expertise in multiple specialties, including cardiac step-down, medical-surgical oncology, case management, long-term care, and executive nursing leadership.

Dr. Simmons holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Virginia University, Lynchburg, a Master of Nursing in Executive Leadership from Benedictine University, a Bachelor of Nursing from Governors State University, an Associate Degree of Nursing from Triton College, and a Practical Nursing Diploma from Capital Area School of Practical Nursing. He maintains board certifications in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Progressive Care Nursing, Nurse Executive, Advanced, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Passionate about advocating for improved healthcare policy, Dr. Simmons actively participates in professional nursing and healthcare associations. He is a native of Chicago and enjoys traveling, cooking, and family gatherings.