Nancy Pusser
Summary
Experienced medical professional in senior leadership role. Proven track record in clinical management, patient care, and team collaboration ensuring high standards and impactful results. Skilled medical protocol development, and staff training. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer
NICU Academy
07.2008 - Current
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex theories through engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
Assistant Medical Director NICU
Christus Trinity Clinic
07.2008 - Current
Overview: Christus Trinity Mother Frances Medical Center Level III with Gastrointestinal, Neurologic including Whole Body Cooling and Pediatric Surgical capabilities
- Christus Trinity Mother Frances Medical Center
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand healthcare services and resources available to patients.
- Providing care for infants 22 weeks gestation and above
- Experience with respiratory management including Conventional Ventilation, CPAP, NIPPV, HFOV and iNO
- Daily management of premature and Term babies, those with birth defects and and those requiring immediate surgery
- Coordination with physicians, specialists, and other medical professional to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
Neonatologist
Christus Good Sheperd Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Locums
- Locums
Neonatologist
Santa Barbara Neonatology Medical Group
10.1996 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: Santa Barbara Cottage Medical Group
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital NICU
- Santa Maria Medical Center- Director of Newborn Services
Neonatologist
Ventura County Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Locums
- Locums
Neonatologist
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Locums
- Locums
Neonatologist
Northridge Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Locums
- Locums
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
OliveView Medical Center
07.1995 - 10.1996
- Company Overview: Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare and Leadership
University of Texas at Dallas
01.2019
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Neonatology
UCLA Medical Center
07.1995
Pediatric Residency -
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas07.1992
M.D. -
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Lubbock, Texas07.1989
B.S. - Zoology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas12.1983
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Healthcare management
- Medical Knowledge
- Quality improvement
- Direct patient care
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Experienced in attending daily deliveries including high-risk deliveries of premature infants.
- Experienced in collaborating with Neonatologist, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Nursing staff and Ancillary services.
- Average patient load of 25 mixed acuity infants in a Level III Neonatal intensive Care Unit with Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist.
- Experienced in Umbilical Line Placement, Peripheral Arterial Line Placement, Intubations, Chest Tube Placement, Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters, Interosseous Line Placement and and Lumbar Punctures
- Ground Transport Experience and Supervisory Experience
- Electronic Medical Record Experience with EPIC and NEODATA superuser
Teaching - Courses
NICU Academy Lecture Series, 07/01/08, Current
Certification
- Federal Licensing Exam, Texas Medical License Number H8340
- California Medical License Number A50958
- American Board of Pediatrics Board Certification
- American Board of Neonatal/Perinatal Board Certification
- N.R.P Instructor
- S.T.A.B.L.E Instructor
- P.A.L.S Instructor
Additional Information
Master of Science in Healthcare and Leadership, University of Texas at Dallas, 2019
Family
Richard, 26, Alexandra, 24, Isabella, 22, Timothy Sherwood, Spouse, Tai Chi Instructor
Publications
- 1993, Urinary Nitrate Excretion by Human Newborns Requiring Intensive Care, N.L. Pusser, V.Z. Wong, D. Segall, L. Nathan, G. Chaudhrui, M.P. Sherman, AAP-SPR, Washington, D.C.
- 1993, Urinary Nitrite versus Nitrate Excretion by Preterm Newborns, Term Newborns and Adults, N.L. Pusser, V.Z. Wong, L.J. Ignarro, M.P. Sherman, 10th Annual Mead Johnson Neonatal Nutrition Symposium
Professional Organizations - Extracurricular Activities
- 1989-90, Medical House Staff Officer-Secretary, Medical House Staff Officer-Vice President
- 1990-91
- 1991-92, Medical House Staff Officer- President
- 1992, Pediatric Chief Resident
- 1994, Neonatal Fellowship Schedule Coordinator, Neonatal-Perinatal Monthly Conference Schedule Coordinator
- 1995, Neonatal Fellowship Schedule Coordinator, Neonatal-Perinatal Monthly Conference Schedule Coordinator
- 1996, Pediatric Interest Group, Pediatric Intern Interview Committee
- 1999, Perinatal Committee Chairperson
- 2000, Director of Newborn Services Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Neonatal Medical Group
- 2001-2008, Perinatal Committee Chairperson
- 2004-2008, Director of Newborn Services Marian Medical Center, Santa Barbara Neonatal Medical Group
- 2006-2008, Medical Director of Newborn Services Marian Medical Center, Santa Maria, Clinical Instructor LPCH at Stanford, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
Affiliations
- NANN( National Association of Neonatal Nursing)
- ANN( Academy of Neonatal Nursing)
- Academy of Pediatrics Fellow
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Pediatric Society
Languages
English
Timeline
Neonatologist
Christus Good Sheperd Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2024
Lecturer
NICU Academy
07.2008 - Current
Assistant Medical Director NICU
Christus Trinity Clinic
07.2008 - Current
Neonatologist
Ventura County Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Neonatologist
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Neonatologist
Northridge Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Neonatologist
Santa Barbara Neonatology Medical Group
10.1996 - 07.2008
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
OliveView Medical Center
07.1995 - 10.1996
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Neonatology
UCLA Medical Center
Pediatric Residency -
University Medical Center
M.D. -
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Master of Science - Healthcare and Leadership
University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. - Zoology
Texas Tech University
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