Kourtney Richards, RN, BSN – Quality Operations Specialist

As Quality Operation Specialist, Kourtney supports RHC clinics and hospitals by providing direct assistance to program, clinic, and hospital staff. She will develop and support operations and infrastructure within the clinic and hospital settings as well as provide technical assistance to practices ensuring compliance is being met for various state and federal rules and regulations to assist clinics and hospitals in remaining a viable and sustainable point of care.

Kourtney has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse) as well as an Associate of Arts in Visual Communications (graphic design). In her 20 years as a nurse, Kourtney has worked in several different roles from floor nurse to clinic nurse to Director of Nursing. Rural Health has always been Kourtney’s passion as she spent most of her life in the small town of Eads, Colorado.

In her spare time, Kourtney enjoys doing graphic design, photography, spending time with her three kids and traveling.