Patty Howard Msn

Patty Howard MSN, RN, NEA-BC has a comprehensive work experience in nursing operations and leadership roles. Starting in 2008 with HCA Healthcare, they held various positions including Critical Care Director, Emergency Department Director, Director of Nursing Services (Trauma & Stroke Program Facilitator), Associate Chief Nursing Officer, and ultimately Chief Nursing Officer. In 2015, they transitioned to HCA Houston Healthcare where they took on the roles of Chief Nursing Officer and later Division Vice President of Nursing Operations.

Patty Howard obtained their Associate of Science in Nursing Science from San Jacinto College in 1998. Patty then went on to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science from The University of Texas Medical Branch in 2006. In 2014, they completed their Master of Science in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing from Western Governors University.