Elise Caroline Whalen, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Personal Statement

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

Education

Organizations

Board Certification

Board of Nursing, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Honors and awards

2023

Texas A&M University School of Nursing Outstanding Former Student

2022

Len Slusser Nursing Education Scholarship

2020

2020 Patricia L. Starck Scholarship Fund, The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonOpen configuration options 

* 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

Quality of life interventions in pediatric PH, the role of the interdisciplinary care team in a PH center

Varghese, N. P., Austin, E. D., Galambos, C., Mullen, M. P., Yung, D., Guillerman, R. P., Vargas, S. O., Avitabile, C. M., Chartan, C. A., Cortes-Santiago, N., Ibach, M., Jackson, E. O., Jarrell, J. A., Keller, R. L., Krishnan, U. S., Patel, K.R., Pogoriler, J., Whalen, E. C., Wikenheiser-Brokamp, K., Villafranco, N. M.  Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network (PPHNet) (2024). An Interdisciplinary Consensus Approach to Pulmonary Hypertension in Developmental Lung Disorders.  European Respiratory Journal, 2400639. Advance online publication. 
https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00639-2024
 

Whalen, E.C, Ely, E., & Brown, A. (2020). The role of a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric pulmonary hypertension center. Pediatric Pulmonology. doi: 10.1002/ppul.24761

Parker, C., Whalen, E., McSweeney, J., Raj, U., & Mullen, M. (2022). Perspectives on mental health evaluation in pediatric pulmonary hypertension. Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension.
 
Handler, S. S., Varghese, N. P., Rosenzweig, E. B., Yung, D., Krishnan, U., Whalen, E., Bates, A., Avitabile, C. M., Jackson, E. O., Hirsch, R., Fineman, J., & Abman, S. H. (2022). Building a dedicated pediatric pulmonary hypertension program: A consensus statement from the pediatric pulmonary hypertension network. Pulmonary Circulation.
 

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.

Villafranco, Natalie, Whalen, Elise, & Varghese, Nidhy. (2021). PH Professional Network: 360-degree Care for the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Infant with Pulmonary Hypertension: A Comprehensive Review. Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension. 20. 123-131. 10.21693/1933-088X-20.4.123.