Heather S. Thornburg Rn, Msn, Jd

Heather S. Thornburg, RN, MSN, JD, is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing and legal education. Currently serving as a Hospital Bill Auditor at CERIS since August 2023, Heather previously held various leadership roles at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, including Director of Quality and Compliance and Clinical Services Director. With earlier positions in hospice and nursing facilities, Heather's career encompasses roles such as Director of Nursing at Life Care Centers of America, where responsibilities included developing and implementing nursing services, and various managerial roles at Union Printers Home, overseeing nursing staff and patient care. Heather holds two Juris Doctorate degrees from Savannah Law School and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida, highlighting a strong commitment to both nursing and legal education.