About Rena’ Hartley
Rena’ Hartley, LPN, is Director of Clinical Affairs at Executive Medicine of Texas (EMTX) in Southlake. A member of the team since 2018, she brings nursing experience in pediatric, geriatric, and primary care settings to her leadership role.
Patients may meet a physician or other provider during an appointment, but their experience also depends on the people coordinating care around that visit. Rena’ helps support the clinical team behind EMTX’s concierge medicine programs, where attention to detail and communication matter at every step.
Learn more about our team and the people who help make EMTX’s approach to care possible.
Director of Clinical Affairs and Licensed Practical Nurse
Rena’s nursing background gives her a practical understanding of what patients and clinical staff need throughout the care process. Her experience spans different ages and care settings, from pediatrics to geriatrics and primary care.
In her leadership role, she brings that perspective to the day-to-day work of supporting the clinical teams and clinical operations. She understands that a well-coordinated visit depends on preparation, clear communication, and attention to the details patients may never see.
Education, Training, and Credentials
Nursing School
Rena’ completed nursing school in 2012. Her subsequent experience in pediatric, geriatric, and primary care has exposed her to patients with different needs and expectations.
That range of experience is valuable in a practice where patients may visit for preventive care, ongoing health concerns, or a detailed assessment. Rena’ brings an understanding of both clinical workflows and the importance of making patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
B.S. in Healthcare Management in Progress
Rena’ is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. The degree complements her nursing background and her responsibilities as a clinical team leader.
Her continued education reflects an interest in how care is organized as well as how it is delivered. At EMTX, those two areas meet in the daily work of helping a team stay prepared, communicate clearly, and support patients through their appointments.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Rena’ is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Lean Six Sigma is an approach to examining processes, identifying problems, and improving how work gets done.
In a healthcare setting, attention to processes can help a clinical team work more consistently. Rena’ brings this perspective to a role that requires both an understanding of patient care and attention to how the team operates.
Awards and Recognition
In 2014, Rena’ received the Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher, bestowed by the United States Field Artillery Association.
Clinical Experience and Areas of Expertise
Nursing Experience
Rena’ has experience in pediatric, geriatric and primary care settings and worked at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for two years. Her nursing background informs her leadership of clinical operations and the support she provides to the EMTX team.
Primary Care Support and Patient Coordination
Rena’ also has experience in primary care.
At EMTX, ongoing primary care is available through a concierge program, which includes a detailed annual executive physician exam. Patients can also purchase an executive physical without enrolling in a concierge program, but the exam alone does not include ongoing primary care.
Patients may come to EMTX with several related questions, from preventive health to services such as Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Rena’s role supports a clinical environment in which those questions can be directed to the appropriate provider and addressed within a coordinated care experience.
Rena’s Role at Executive Medicine of Texas
Clinical Operations and Team Leadership
As Director of Clinical Affairs, Rena’ helps lead the people involved in the clinical side of the patient experience. Her nursing experience and healthcare management studies give her a perspective on both patient needs and team operations.
An appointment involves more than the time a patient spends with a provider. Preparation, communication among team members, and follow-through all shape how smoothly a visit goes. These behind-the-scenes details are especially meaningful when patients come in for comprehensive services such as EMTX’s executive physical exams.
Rena’s leadership helps the clinical team provide attentive, organized support in a warm and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for.
The Concierge Care Experience Behind the Scenes
EMTX’s concierge programs are designed around ongoing relationships and individualized care. Physicians and providers guide medical decisions; clinical staff help make each interaction feel coordinated and considered.
Rena’ plays a leadership role within that broader team. Her work helps connect the operational details of a visit with EMTX’s goal of giving patients time, attention, and a clear path through their care.
Personal Interests
Rena’ is a native Texan from Mansfield. Before joining EMTX, she lived in Kansas for 10 years while her husband served on active duty in the Army. She is also the mother of two children.
Her path has taken her from nursing school and work in several care settings to a leadership role in Southlake. She has been part of the EMTX team since 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Director of Clinical Affairs do at a concierge practice?
A Director of Clinical Affairs supports the clinical team and the processes surrounding patient care. At EMTX, Rena’ brings her nursing experience and operational training to this leadership role. Providers remain responsible for evaluating patients and making medical recommendations.
How long has Rena’ been with Executive Medicine of Texas?
Rena’ has been a member of the EMTX team since 2018. She completed nursing school in 2012 and has experience in pediatric, geriatric, and primary care settings.
What is an LPN, and how do they support patient care?
An LPN is a licensed practical nurse. Practical nurses provide nursing care within their licensed scope, working with other members of a healthcare team. Rena’s nursing experience informs her current role leading clinical staff at EMTX.
Connect with Our Clinical Team
The quality of a care experience depends on the whole team. Rena’ brings nursing experience, a commitment to continued education, and an eye for clinical operations to her leadership role at EMTX.
To learn more about EMTX or arrange a visit in Southlake, request an appointment online or call 817-670-9448.