Wendy Quiroz Nasser, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
- Critical Care
Associate Division Chief, Critical Care Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Advanced Practice Providers, Baylor College of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English, Spanish
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Get to know Wendy Quiroz Nasser, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Personal Statement
I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to work at the Texas Medical Center with pediatric patients and their families. I became a nurse in 2000 and throughout the years have sought to improve my ability to teach and serve as a role model for individuals seeking to learn more about the advanced practice provider profession. My experience has included PICU bedside and transport nursing. A strong believer in being a life-long learner, I became a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2005, a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2008, and I completed my Doctorate in 2018. Today, I am an Associate Chief in the Section of Critical Care Medicine.
The talented group of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) I lead, known as Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Providers (CCM APPs), provide patient care and learning opportunities for Baylor College of Medicine Residents, Nurse Practitioner Students, and PA Fellows. Additionally, the group supports observerships for individuals interested in becoming Physician Assistants. Within my role, I collaborate with the Advanced Practice Leadership at Texas Children’s Hospital and work towards common goals within the organization. Overall, working to improve the health of critically ill children alongside colleagues from multiple disciplines who are dedicated to delivering quality, innovative care is extremely rewarding.
Clinical Interests
I am interested in quality improvement through evidence-based practice. My clinical interests include tracheostomy education, infection prevention, and narcotic and iatrogenic withdrawal prevention.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Houston Cizik School of Nursing | DNP | Doctorate of Nursing Executive Track | 2018 |
| Rush University | Postmasters | Post-Master of Science in Nursing in Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program | 2008 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing | 2005 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2000 |
| Texas A&M University at College Station | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science | 1998 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| Sociedad Latino Americano de Cuidado Intensivos Pediatricos (SLACIP), Capitulo de Enfermeras | Member |
| Society of Critical Care Nursing | Member |
* 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.
Research interests
Optimization of methods for iatrogenic withdrawal prevention