Kristen Turner

Kristen Turner has a diverse and extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Kristen started their career as a Staff RN and Charge Nurse at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in 1985, specializing in cardiac catheterization labs. Kristen then became a Senior Cardiac Catheterization RN at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute in 1988. In 1990, they transitioned into management roles at the same institution, first as an Assistant Manager and later as a Manager of Clinical Operations in the Cardiac Catheterization Labs. In 1997, they joined St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute as an Administrative Director in the Cardiology department before moving up to become an Administrative Director of Diagnostic Testing & Therapeutic Services. From 2002 to 2006, they served as an Assistant Vice President and continued to provide leadership in labs, contract negotiations, and quality program oversight. In 2006, they joined CHI St. Luke's Health as Vice President of Operations, where they provided executive leadership for various departments, such as Transplant Service Line, Cardiovascular Service Line, and Ambulatory Clinics. In 2016, they joined HeartFlow, Inc as a Clinical Account Manager and quickly moved up the ranks, holding roles such as Clinical Account Director, Vice President of Strategic Commercial Programs, and currently as Vice President of Implementation.

Kristen Turner obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Baylor University from 1981 to 1985. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Houston-Clear Lake from 1990 to 1994. Prior to their higher education, they attended Sam Rayburn High School, although no specific dates or degrees were mentioned.