Deanna M. Savo, MSN, APRN, PNP-PC, DNP
Deanna Savo is an Assistant Professor/Clinical in the School of Nursing and is board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in primary care (PNP-PC). She has dedicated her entire professional career to improving the health and well -being of pediatric patients and families. Dr. Savo has over 30 years’ experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations in both acute and chronic settings. Her passion is in pediatric oncology/bone marrow transplant. She has practiced in some of the top institutions in the nation in this specialty area and has received national certification. Research interests include immunization compliance focusing on increasing human papilloma vaccine rates among adolescents, childhood obesity, and bridging access to care by improving patient centered mental health services in pediatric primary care. Dr. Savo has precepted both undergraduate and graduate students throughout her career. Her teaching focuses on meeting the individual learning needs of each student, encouraging life-long education, and preparing students for the future of health care.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2020 - Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) - Leadership Track - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2015 - Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 1991 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
Highlights
Licensure and Certifications
- APRN- PNP-PC, Pediatric
- Nursing Certification Board
- RN, Texas Board of Nursing
- BLS, American Heart Association
- Chemotherapy Certification
- Hematology/Oncology (CPHON)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Spinal/Vision/Hearing Certified
Honors and Awards
- 2017 Employee of the Quarter, (Centro Med)
- 2015 Profession leadership Award, (UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing)
- 2015 Inductee, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Appointments
- 2022 - Present - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2021 - Adjunct Assistant Professor - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
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Instruction & Training
- 2022 - present , NURS.4211 Child & Family Health: Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2022 - present, NURS.4533 Disease Management III: Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2022, NURS.6320 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice “The Importance of Theory as Advanced Practice Nurses”, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2021, NURS.6320 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice “HPV and Adolescents” DNP Quality Improvement Projects, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2020 - present, NURS.3305 Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice: Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
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Service
Institutional
- 2022, White Coat Ceremony, Volunteer
- 2020 Centro Med Quality Improvement Project/Vaccine Rates
Professional Affiliations (memberships)
- 2022, Committee member International Association of Latino Nurse Faculty (IALNF)
- 2018 – Current USADA Ambassador for Clean Sport (True Sport)
- 2015 - Current National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NAPNAP)
- 2010 - 2014 National Association of School Nursing (NASN)
Service to the Profession
- 2015 - Current Member Reach Out & Read (ROR)
- 2011 - 2021 Nursing Preceptor UT Health S.A. School of Nursing, Incarnate Word University, University of Texas El Paso (UTEP)
Community
- 2021 COVID Testing Centro Med SA, TX
- 2020 Back to school vaccine drive Centro Med SA, TX
- 2017 - 2018 Running Coach/Mentor Haven for Hope
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Publications
- 2021 “How to increase HPV vaccine rates in primary care pediatrics”. Texas Association Of Community Health Centers (TACHC), Virtual Presentation
- 2015 “How does peer supported running groups impact addiction”. MMIRA Conference PCORI, Qualitative Participatory Research Study. UT Health, San Antonio, TX
- 2015 The importance of follow up in cancer survivor’s. American Cancer Society, San Antonio, TX
- 2014 “Folic Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects in the Neonate”. Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Peer Reviewed Podium Presentations
Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations
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Clinical
HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
- 2020 – 2021 Centro Med, SA Committee Member, grant writer (MD Anderson HPV Grant)
- 2019 - 2021 Centro Med, SA Committee Member (ACS Grant)
- 2019 - 2021 Centro Med, SA Organizational liaison (TACHC)Texas Assoc. of Community Health Centers
- 2018 - 2021 Centro Med, SA Organization liaison American Cancer Society (ACS) grant