Heather Vaughan MSN, CRRN, RN

Heather Vaughan serves as the Director of Nursing Operations at Vered at San Gabriel, where she provides strategic and clinical leadership for nursing services within a residential substance use treatment setting. She brings extensive experience in behavioral health and inpatient rehabilitation, with a strong background in building high-performing teams, developing clinical programs, and ensuring regulatory excellence.

In her role, Heather oversees nursing operations, medication management systems, infection prevention programs, and staff competency development. She is known for creating structured, survey-ready environments that align with accreditation standards and state regulations, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and quality outcomes. Her leadership style emphasizes accountability, education, and sustainable systems that support both staff performance and patient care.

Heather is deeply committed to a whole-person approach to treatment, recognizing the importance of integrating physical health, mental health, and social factors in recovery. She is passionate about reducing barriers to care, supporting underserved populations, and fostering an environment where patients feel respected, informed, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.