Heather Crites
About Heather Crites
Heather Crites is a Trauma Surgical Acute Care Nurse Practitioner currently working at Envision Healthcare in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. She has extensive experience in various nursing roles, including administrative and clinical positions at Texas Health Resources and IPC Healthcare.
Current Role at Envision Healthcare
Heather Crites serves as a Trauma Surgical Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Envision Healthcare. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in trauma care within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In this role, she is responsible for providing advanced nursing care to patients with traumatic injuries, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at Texas Health Resources
Prior to her current role, Heather Crites worked at Texas Health Resources in various capacities. She served as an Administrative Supervisor and Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Trauma Nurse Clinician from 2016 to 2020 and an ED RN from 2012 to 2016. Her diverse experience at Texas Health Resources has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of acute care nursing.
Experience at IPC Healthcare, Inc.
Heather Crites worked as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at IPC Healthcare, Inc. (TeamHealth) from 2019 to 2020. This role involved providing acute care services and managing patient care in a fast-paced environment. Her time at IPC Healthcare contributed to her development as a skilled practitioner in acute care settings.
Educational Background
Heather Crites completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the same institution in 2013. Earlier, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from El Centro College, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. This educational foundation supports her clinical practice and leadership in nursing.
Nursing Leadership Roles
In addition to her clinical roles, Heather Crites has held leadership positions at Texas Health Resources. She served as the SANE Manager for 8 months in 2016 and as SANE Supervisor from 2014 to 2016. These roles involved overseeing the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, demonstrating her commitment to specialized nursing care and leadership in sensitive clinical areas.