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Maria C. Woosley

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210-562-5816

woosleym@uthscsa.edu

Departments & Divisions

Maria C. Woosley, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC/PC

Assistant Professor

Associate Chair for Advanced Practice Providers

Maria Woosley is an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with the Division of Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics. She has worked in the PICU since 2004 alongside intensivists, and takes an active role in the education of fellows, residents, medical students, and nurse practitioner students. Dr. Woosley is the appointed Associate Chair for APPs in the Department of Pediatrics, and is also active in the local pediatric nurse practitioner organization.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2014 - DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Vanderbilt University
    • 2008 - Post Masters Certificate - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Vanderbilt University
    • 2004 - MSN - Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1998 - BSN - Registered Nurse - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1994 - BS - Psychology - University of Arlington

    Highlights

    2018 Best Nurse Practitioner, voted by Pediatric Residents

    2019 Best Nurse Practitioner, voted by Pediatric Residents

    2019 Commitment to Excellence in Organ Donation, presented by the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

    Appointments

    • 9/2015 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Instructor, Clinical, Non-Tenure Track - UT Health, Pediatrics, San Antonio
    • 9/2019 - Associate Chair for APPs in Department of Pediatrics - UT Health, San Antonio
    • 5/2020 - Assistant Professor - UT Health, San Antonio

  • Service

    Community

    Active member of the local chapter of South Texas Alamo Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurses in Advanced Practice (STAC NAPNAP).  

    Board positions with STAC NAPNAP: Membership Chair (2014-2015), Legislative Chair (2015-2016),  Education Chair (2016-2017), President (2018-2019)  

    Conference Planning Committee Chairperson for inaugural local PNP Symposium (2017)

  • Publications

      Brain Death in Pediatrics. In: Kline-Tilford, A. and Haut, C. Cases in Pediatric Acute CAre: Strengthening Clinical Decision Making. Hoboken: Wiley.

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 2008 - Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certiification Board
    • 2004 - Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certiification Board