Carla Hay-Perdue

Carla Hay-Perdue has an extensive career at Palo Pinto General Hospital, starting as an RN in the ICU and House Supervisor from 1976 to 1985, progressing to various roles including Health and Wellness Educator, Certified Nurse Coach, Family Nurse Practitioner, Director of Education and Development, and Quality Assurance, Risk Management Director from 1985 to the present. Carla holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and has received additional certifications, including Integrated Nurse Coach Certification from the International Nurse Coach Association. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and a Master's in Nursing Education from Texas Woman's University, as well as a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner from The University of Texas at Arlington.