COURTNEY CREW
THE COLONY
Summary
Board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 13+ years of comprehensive pediatric nursing experience and current practice as CPNP-PC. Specialized expertise in trauma-informed care for vulnerable populations, hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant, immunology/allergy, and palliative/end-of-life care. Proven educator and mentor with strong foundation in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
Natural Pediatrics
03.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients including health assessments, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions utilizing prescriptive authority and evidence-based guidelines
- Perform well-child examinations and deliver anticipatory guidance on growth and development
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and consult with specialists to optimize patient outcomes
Registered Nurse – Foster Care Clinic
Children's Health System of Texas
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and triage for up to 50 pediatric patients daily in high-risk foster care population
- Implemented trauma-informed care approach, recognizing impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and utilizing sensitive, non-triggering assessment techniques
- Provided anticipatory guidance addressing complex psychosocial needs, attachment issues, and developmental delays in vulnerable children
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, behavioral health specialists, and trauma therapists
- Educated foster parents on trauma-informed parenting techniques and behavioral cues related to past trauma
- Served as clinical resource for nursing staff on foster care protocols and trauma-informed care practices
Registered Nurse – Immunology/Food Allergy
Children's Health System of Texas
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed oral food challenges with comprehensive patient monitoring, assessment, and emergency response protocols
- Administered and monitored complex medication regimens for immunologic and allergic conditions
- Participated in clinical research protocols, gathering data and monitoring patient outcomes for food allergy desensitization studies
- Educated patients and families on allergen avoidance, emergency action plans, and epinephrine administration
- Utilized current research findings to inform evidence-based practice in allergy management
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
Children's Health System of Texas
05.2011 - 03.2018
- Provided specialized care for critically ill hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant patients
- Managed care for immunocompromised transplant patients including infection prevention, graft-versus-host disease monitoring, and complication management
- Administered chemotherapy and complex therapeutic interventions requiring advanced clinical expertise
- Monitored post-transplant patients for rejection, engraftment progress, and multi-system complications
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, facilitating difficult conversations and supporting families through terminal diagnoses and palliative care
- Precepted and mentored new and experienced nurses in complex oncology and transplant care
- Served as subject matter expert for transplant protocols and chemotherapy administration guidelines
- Participated in unit-based performance improvement programs and ensured regulatory compliance
- Collaborated with palliative care and ethics teams to optimize care delivery
Registered Nurse – Inpatient ICU
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Delivered critical care to acutely ill pediatric patients with advanced assessment and intervention skills
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care plans
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Adult Bone Marrow Transplant
University of Michigan Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2008
- Managed care for immunocompromised transplant patients utilizing evidence-based protocols
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Blinn College
Brenham, Texas05.2003
Skills
- Advanced Practice Competencies:
- Comprehensive Health Assessments & Diagnostic Reasoning
- Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision-Making
- Prescriptive Authority & Pharmacological Management
- Patient/Family-Centered Care & Education
- Specialized Clinical Areas:
- Trauma-Informed Care for Vulnerable Populations
- Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Care
- Immunology & Food Allergy Management
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Professional Leadership:
- Precepting in clinical settings
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement & Regulatory Compliance
- Research Participation & Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners | Member since April 2023
Certification
- Professional Licensure:
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Texas Board of Nursing (Valid through July 2027)
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing (Valid through July 2027)
- Board Certification:
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP-PC), PNCB (December 2024)
- Clinical Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (Valid through March 2027)
Timeline
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
Natural Pediatrics
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Foster Care Clinic
Children's Health System of Texas
09.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse – Immunology/Food Allergy
Children's Health System of Texas
03.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
Children's Health System of Texas
05.2011 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse – Inpatient ICU
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
06.2008 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Adult Bone Marrow Transplant
University of Michigan Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
The University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Blinn College
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
The University of Texas At Arlington