Heather Shimkus

Nurse Manager · Franciscan Health Crown Point

Registered Nurse Cedar Lake, IN

Overview

Level
Manager
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years
since Jan 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Heather Shimkus is a Nurse Manager specializing in Registered Nurse. Currently working at Franciscan Health Crown Point in Cedar Lake, IN. Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians across hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.

Nurse ManagerCurrent
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Since Jan 2015 · 11 years · Cedar Lake, IN

Education

University of Saint Francis
Bachelor's degree
2020 – 2022
South Suburban College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
2000 – 2003
Creative hairstyling academy
Cosmetology degree
1994 – 1995

Skills

Hospitals Healthcare Patient Safety Inpatient Nursing Acls Bls Cpr Certified Microsoft Excel Acute Care Patient Education Leadership Healthcare Information Technology Pediatrics Medical Terminology Medical Surgical

About Franciscan Health Crown Point

Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Office Location
Cedar Lake, IN

Position in NurseSend Database

  • 783,895 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Registered Nurse specialty. Heather Shimkus is one of them.
  • 13,126 Registered Nurses are based in IN (out of 17,333 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4 contacts at Franciscan Health Crown Point are tracked in NurseSend.
  • Typical Registered Nurse compensation in IN: $66,000 – $120,000 (median $79,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Registered Nurses in IN: Indiana University Health (669), Community Health Network (476), Parkview Health (342).
  • 7% of Registered Nurses in IN hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
  • 65% of Registered Nurses in IN have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026 · Compiled from NPI registry public licensing data and public LinkedIn profile data. Methodology & sources.

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Heather Shimkus is based in Cedar Lake, IN and is a Registered Nurse.

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Heather Shimkus is currently at Franciscan Health Crown Point in Cedar Lake, IN.

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What is the average salary for a Registered Nurse in IN?

Registered Nurses in IN typically earn $66,000 to $120,000 annually, with a median of $79,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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