Kati Alley, PhD, MSN, RN, CEN, NREMT-P, Hereford Regional Medical Center’s emergency department director/trauma program coordinator, was honored by the Texas Nurses Association as a top 25 nurse in the Panhandle. Alley accepted the award November 2 during TNA’s seventh annual Panhandle Great 25 Nurses celebration event.

“The level of expertise and dedication Kati brings to our community is a credit to the excellent quality of care patients can expect from our hospital and clinic,” said Candice Smith, RN, interim CEO, Deaf Smith County Hospital District. “Kati’s commitment to great care and her contributions to the field of nursing and nursing education are a benefit to our staff, patients, and community.”

Alley is as passionate about delivering high-quality care for her patients as she is about contributing to advancements in nursing and nursing education. Alley is a published author and demonstrates her dedication to her community through her tireless efforts working in the hospital’s emergency room and ICU. She also helps to arrange advanced education opportunities for Hereford Regional Medical Center staff and works with the hospital’s community paramedicine program that delivers care to patients in their homes following a hospital visit.

Alley has worked at Hereford Regional Medical Center since 2021, bringing more than 17 years of health care experience and expertise to the facility. In addition to her management and nursing duties, Alley serves as a part-time instructor for Aspen University’s Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.

The Texas Nurses Association 2023 Panhandle Great 25 nurses recognizes registered nurses from all practice areas for their contributions to the communities in which they live and practice. The annual award is part of a collaboration between the Texas Nurses Association and the Panhandle Organization of Nurse Executives.