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Texas Medical Center
Phone: 832-822-3300
Fax: 832-825-3308
Address
6701 Fannin Street
9th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
Elise Caroline Whalen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CPN
Nurse Practitioner
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing | 2018 |
About
As an advanced practice provider, I believe that clinical practice is both an art and a science. Patients and families come from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and it is important to understand their beliefs and values when approaching their healthcare management. I seek to provide evidence-based care and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team. I strive to be my patient’s greatest advocate and work to empower families and patients with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to reach their goals.
Clinical Interests:
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Patient and family support in the setting of a chronic illness
Research Interests:
The multi-disciplinary team in a PH center
Cardiopulmonary testing in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Certified Pediatric Nurse |
| Pulmonary Hypertension Association | Pulmonary Hypertension Professional Network Member, Steering Committee Member, Review Committee Member |
| Pulmonary Hypertension Association | PH Clinicians and Researchers Member |
| Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | Member |
Selected Publications
Whalen EC, Ely EE, Brown A. The role of a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric pulmonary hypertension center. Pulmonary Circulation 2020, doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.24761.
Morales‐Demori, Raysa, Mallory, George, Chartan, Corey, Coleman, Ryan, Ruiz, Fadel, Villafranco, Natalie, Whalen, Elise & Varghese, Nidhy. (2021). “Outcomes of COVID‐19 Infection in pediatric pulmonary hypertension: a single‐center experience”. Pediatric Pulmonology 10.1002/ppul.25650.
Awards
2021 Texas Children’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the Year
2021 Good Samaritan Award Bronze Medalist
* Texas Children's Hospital physicians' licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician's office and were not verified by Texas Children's Hospital.