Heather (Msn

Heather Tiftickjian is an experienced healthcare leader currently serving as Vice President for Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, UT LIFESTAR, and Event Medicine at UT Medical Center, where leadership encompasses emergency services, critical care programs, and the establishment of a first freestanding emergency department in Fentress County. Previously, Heather held the position of Director of Emergency & Procedural Services at Centura Health, overseeing multiple emergency departments and cardiovascular services. Heather's career spans various roles, including Assistant Director at HealthONE, Flight Nurse at Med-Trans Corporation, and Emergency Department Director at both Shannon Medical Center and St. David's HealthCare, where notable improvements in patient care and operational efficiency were achieved. Heather holds a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership from Western Governors University and degrees in Nursing Science and Registered Nursing from Angelo State University.