Brandy Wells, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, NEA-BC
Assistant Director, Neonatology
Advanced Practice Provider, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Service
Phone:
832-824-6242
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Brandy Wells, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, NEA-BC
Personal Statement
As the Assistant Director of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP’s) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP’S) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), my role is to guide, support and advocate for each Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the NICU. Providing leadership support and guidance of their clinical practice, to yield the greatest outcomes in our patients, is my primary focus as I advocate for the NP’s and their role within the organization and the Newborn Center. Equivalently, I support each NNP and PNP as they advance their professional practice through education, conference attendance, quality improvement and research. Collaboration with the physicians and our extensive interdisciplinary teams is paramount as we strive to advance care of the neonatal population through innovative and evidence based care within our organization as well as across the realm of neonatology.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center Houston | Postgraduate Education | Nursing Education | 2021 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center Houston | DNP | Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Emphasis in Executive Leadership | 2020 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | 2007 |
| Texas Woman's University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2005 |
| San Jacinto College | Associates | Associate in Nursing | 2001 |
* 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.
Norman, L., Wells, B., & Edwards, A. P. (2021). From policy to practice: A DNP student perspective. Nursing Forum, 2021 (1-5). DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12582.
Texas Board of Nursing (2021). “The Future of Nursing in Texas: Stakeholders Moving Towards Alignment” 2021. https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/publication_pdfs/The%20Future%20of%20Nur….
“Panel demonstration of World Café Model” & Summit Planning Committee Member." Invitational Nursing Summit hosted by Texas Board of Nursing & Texas Organization for Nursing Leaders titled “The Future of Nursing in Texas: Stakeholders Moving Towards Alignment” 2020.