Hali Thomas, MSN, NP-C

Hali Thomas, MSN, NP-C, is a Nurse Practitioner with specialized experience in general neurology, cognitive neurology, sleep medicine, and autonomic disorders. Throughout her career, she has cared for patients with a wide range of neurologic conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive disorders, sleep disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and general neurologic conditions. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has practiced in both academic and community-based neurology settings.

Ms. Thomas has held advanced practice roles within multiple neurology subspecialties. She previously practiced with Riverhills Neuroscience in Cincinnati, providing care in a general neurology setting, and with Sentara Neurology Specialists, where she worked in both Cognitive and Sleep Medicine and the Sentara Autonomic Center. Her clinical responsibilities have included patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, patient education, and coordination of multidisciplinary neurologic care.

Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Ms. Thomas worked as a registered nurse on a dedicated neurology and stroke unit, where she gained extensive experience caring for patients with acute neurologic conditions. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to education and mentorship, serving as a preceptor for nursing, medical, and high school STEM students interested in healthcare careers.

Ms. Thomas earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Science in Rural Community Health from the University of Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Alabama A&M University. She has maintained active involvement in professional nursing organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.