School Nurse Consultant-Independent-September 2021 to present.

School Health Coordinator/School Nurse Consultant-Retired August 2021 Texas Department of State Health Services

Summary of Skills: 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the development and presentation of adult centered trainings, workshops
• Ability to think critically and creatively with a strong public health background.
• Extensive experience in organizing and facilitating committees, coalitions, and groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Education

Cisco Jr. College, 1976, Associate of Science (Biology, Physical Education)

Angelo State University, 1983, Associate of Science (Nursing)

Angelo State University, 2001, Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Angelo State University, 2010, Master’s in nursing (Nursing Education)

Certifications and Awards

Registered Nurse in Texas since 1983

Certified Pediatric Nurse by the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, 1990-2010

DSHS-Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section-Outstanding Team

Performance Award, 1^st Quarter 2012

DSHS-Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section-Employee

Acknowledgment Award, March 2011-May 2011

Distinguished Graduate Student, College of Nursing and Allied Health, Angelo State

University, 2010

John P. McGovern School Health Award, Texas School Health Association, 2009

Texas School Nurse Organization President’s Award, 2007, 2015

Fellow of the National American Cancer Society, "School Health Leadership

Institute", 1999-2004

Outstanding BSN Student, Angelo State University, 2001

Sigma Theta Tau-Chi Si Chapter-Nursing Honor Society-Leadership, 2017-Present

Who’s Who in American Nursing 1990-91

Professional Memberships and Committees

American Academy of Pediatrics, Health Education Panel, Member 1999-2001

American Cancer Society, Texas Division, Coordinated School Health Chair, 2001-2004

American Cancer Society, Texas Division, State Board Member, 2000-2005

American Nurses Association, Member, 2011 to present.

American School Health Association, Member, 2003-2008

ASHA Health Behavior Section, Secretary, 2003-2005

National Association of School Nurses, Member 1995-present

National Association of State School Nurse Consultants, Member 2003-present

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2014 to present.

Right Choices for Youth Coalition, Organizing Member, 1999-2003

San Angelo AIDS Foundation, Board Member 1990-2003

Chairperson, 1999   Vice-Chairperson, 1998 Secretary, 1996-1997

San Angelo Safe-Kids Coalition, Member, 1998-2003

Shannon Medical Center, Regional Advisory Committee Member, 1999-2003

Sigma Theta Tau-Chi Si Chapter-Nursing Honor Society, 2017 to present.

Texas Action for Healthy Kids, Member 2003-present

Texas Immunization Stakeholder Working Group, Member, 2010-2021

Texas Nurses Association, Member, 2011 to present.

Texas School Health Advisory Committee (DSHS), Member, 2006-2021

Texas School Health Association, Life-time Member, 1996- present

ASHA Representative 2002-2007    

Past President, 2002-2003

President, 2001-2002

President Elect, 2000-2001  

Vice-President, 1999-2000

Texas School Nurse Organization, Member, 2000 to present.

Related Continuing Education and Training

School Health Index, Trainer, 2014

Evidence Based Public Health, Trainer, 2013

Resiliency Training Program, Trainer, 2001

Refusal Skills and Refusal Skills for Self-Control, Trainer, 2001

DECIDE: Six Steps to Conflict Resolution, Trainer, 2001

Mobilizing for Health: The ABCs of Community Mobilization, 2001

Total Quality Management: Detecting and Solving Quality Problems, 2001

Dupont-Nominal Group Technique, 2000

Dealing with Difficult People: How to Make it a Win-Win, Stephen Covey, 1999

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey, 1998

Building a Quality Physical Education Program (Grades 6-12), 1998

Lighting the Fuse for Tobacco-Free Texas: Awareness, Advocacy and Action, 1995

Related Experiences

Learning and Diffusion Committee for Coordinated Chronic Disease Grant,

Member, 2012-2013

Texas Putting Prevention to Work Committee, Member, 2010-2011

Liaison to Texas School Alliance, Health Services Section, 2005-2021

Continuing Education Nurse Planner, Department of State Health Services, 2010-2015

Lead Nurse Planner for Continuing Education, Department of State Health Services, 2015-2021

Preceptor/Mentor, Angelo State University BSN Program, 1996-2003

Regional Coordinator/Chairman, “Welcome to Wellness” Conferences, 1996-2003

Organizer/Facilitator, Texas Association of School Nurses Region XV, 1990-2003

Regional Coordinator, Statewide HIV Prevention Education Project, Texas

Education Agency and Center for Disease Control, 1990-2003.

Unit School Health Project Coordinator, American Cancer Society, Texas

Division and Center for Disease Control Awareness Campaign, 1997-99

State Coordinator, Center for Education Development for Health and Physical

Education, Texas Education Agency, 1999-2001

Presentations National

Benton, K., Laws L., Wheeler, A., Luna, F., Combe, L., “Student-Centered Systems

    Change: Activating the Framework”, National Association of School Nurses Conference,

    June 2021.

 Ozias, J. & Wheeler, A., “Assisting the Student with Diabetes”, American School Health

      Association Conference, Burbank, CA, October 2005.Hill, M., Smith, M., Wheeler, A., “The Power of Community Collaboration”, Healthy

      Schools Summit, Action for Healthy Kids, 2005. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Coordinated School Health, West Texas Style”, Mid-South Division,

      American Cancer Society, Jackson Mississippi, March 1998 (Invited)

Colwell, B. & Wheeler, A., “The District School Health Advisory Council: Vital

     Community/School/Parent Connection”, American School Health Association

     Conference, Kansas City, MO, October 1999.

State and Regional

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Education Service Center,

    Region 7, June 14, 2023. (Invited).

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Education Service Center,

    Region 6, April 27, 2023. (Invited).

Benton, K., Wheeler, A., Luna, F., Combe, L., “Protecting Students Through Safe

    Delegation Decision-making”, Texas School Nurse Organization Conference,

    November 2022.

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Education Service Center,

    Region 15, August 5, 2022. (Invited).

Wheeler, A., “Delegation in the School Setting”, Cook Ft. Worth Children’s School Nursing

    Symposium, July 12, 2022. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Staying in the Zone: Professional Boundaries for School Nurses”, Education

    Service Center Region 10, June 16^th, 2022. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Education Service Center,

    Region 14, June 9, 2022. (Invited).

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Texas School

      Nurse Organization, November 2021. (Invited).

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Education Service Center,

    Region 7, June 22, 2022. (Invited).

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Region 1 Public Health Department, Annual

      School Nurse Conference, Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas. February 2020. (Invited)

Wheeler, A. “New Rules and Regulations for School Health Services”, ESC Region 15

     School Nurse Conference, November 2019. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “New Rules and Regulations for School Health Services”, ESC Region 18

     School Nurse Conference, October 2019. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Getting Prepared for Back to School”, ESC Region 13, August 2019.

     (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “School Health Update” McClane Scott and White School Nurse

     Conference, June 2019. (Invited).

Wheeler, A., “School Nursing Practice: Updates on Resources”, Texas School

       Nurse Administrators Association Conference, June 2014. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “School Nursing: More than Band-Aids”, Texas State University, Lecture to

     Community Health Nursing Class, February 2019. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “New Rules and Regulations for School Health Services”, DSHS Public Health

     Region 1 Nursing Conference, Amarillo and Lubbock, February 2019. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Staying in the Zone: Professional Boundaries for School Nurses”, Texas

     School Nurse Organization Conference, November 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “MMPs, IHPs, ECPs and IEPs: Planning for Care in the School Setting”,

     ESC Region 18, August 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Legislative Update and New DSHS Resources”, ESC Region 20, August 2018.

     (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Legislative Update and New DSHS Resources”, ESC Region 3,

     August 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Extra, Extra…Learn All About…New Laws and Resources for School Nurses”,

     Keeping our Kids Safe and Healthy School Nurse Conference, June 2018. (Invited).

Laws, L. & Wheeler, A. “Delegation in the School Setting”, McClane Scott and White

     School Nurse Conference, June 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Staying in the Zone: Professional Boundaries for School Nurses” and

     “Legislative Update for School Health”, McClane Scott and White School Nurse

     Conference, June 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Staying in the Zone-Professional Boundaries” and “Jurisprudence and Ethics

     for School Nurses”, ESC Region 6, May 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “School Nursing: More than Band-Aids”, Texas State University, Lecture to

     Community Health Nursing Class, March 2018. (Invited).

Wheeler, A. “Legal Implications for School Nurses”, Texas School Nurse Organization,

     Annual Conference, Houston, Texas.  November 2017. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Education Service Center

     Region 6, Annual School Nurse Conference, College Station, Texas. August,

     2017.(Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Update on School Health Legislation and DSHS Resources”,

       Education Service Center, Region 7, August 2017. (Invited)

Wheeler, A. “Professional Boundaries in School Nursing Practice”, Texas School Nurse

      Organization-ESC 18, August 2017. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Update on School Health Legislation and DSHS Resources”,

      Scott and White 2017 Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2017. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Region 1 Public Health

       Department, Annual School Nurse Conference, Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas.

       February 2017. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Update on School Nursing Practice and DSHS Resources”,

       Scott and White 2016 Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2016. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Region 1 Public Health Department, Annual

      School Nurse Conference, Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas. February 2016. (Invited)

Schwind, K. & Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Texas School

      Nurse Organization Region 13, January 2016. (Invited)

Hester, M. & Wheeler, A., “Jurisprudence and Ethics for School Nurses”, Texas School

      Nurse Organization, November 2015. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Report on Texas School Health Advisory Committee”, DSHS Council Meeting,

       November 2015.

Wheeler, A., “Update on School Nursing Practice and Utilizing Evidence-based Resources”,

       Scott and White 2015 Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2015. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Childhood Obesity: School Nursing Interventions and Outcome Measures”,

       Education Service Center Region 6, Huntsville, Texas. May 2015. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “School Health: Prevention Strategies”, Moderator of Session, Texas Public

      Health Association Conference, February 2015.

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Region 1 Public Health Department, Annual

      School Nurse Conference, Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas. November 2014. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Columbus Local Health Department, Annual

      School Nurse Conference, Columbus, Texas. October 2014. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Education Service Center Region 20: Annual

      Back to School Nurse Conference, San Antonio, Texas. August 2014. (Invited)

Anderson, L., & Wheeler, A., “The Role of School Health Advisory Councils”, HHSC

     Growing Healthy Texas, Learning Collaborative. New Braunfels, Beaumont,

     El Paso, McAllen, Texas. June-August 2014.

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Victoria College: 19^th Annual School

      Nurse Conference, Victoria, Texas. August 2014. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Legislation the Impact School Nursing”, Scott and White 2014

       Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2014. (Invited)

Hester, M., & Wheeler, A., “School Nursing Practice: Standards of Practice”, Texas School

       Nurse Administrators Association Conference, Padre Island, Texas.  June 2014.

Wheeler, A., “DSHS Update: Focus on Food Allergy Guidelines”, Education Service Center

       Region 6, Huntsville, Texas. May 2014. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS Update: School Nursing Practice”, Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas. 

       April 2014. (Invited)

Anderson, L., & Wheeler, A., “Guidelines for the Promotion of Healthy Eating and Physical

       Activity for Schools”, Brownsville, Texas. March 2014.

Wheeler, A., & Young, S., “Continuing Education: Evaluation”, DSHS Event Planner

       Training, March 2014. (Invited)

Karn, S., & Wheeler, A., “Evidence-based Public Health: Collaboration Module”,

       Department of State Health Services Training, Austin, Texas.  February 2014.

Wheeler, A., “DSHS Update: Focus on Food Allergy Guidelines”, Education Service Center

       Region 1, McAllen, Texas. August 2013. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS Update: Focus on Food Allergy Guidelines”, Laredo ISD, Laredo

       Texas. August 2013. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Legislation Process and School Nursing”, Scott and White 2013

       Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2013. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “An Update on School Nursing Practice”, TSNO Leadership Conference, San

       Antonio, Texas. April 2013. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “The Legislative Process and School Nursing Practice”, Plano ISD, Plano,

       Texas. February 2013.

Wheeler, A., “The Starfish: Linking Together to Make Change”, Texas School Health

       Association-Awards Banquet, Austin, Texas. January 2013. (DSHS Representative)

Wheeler, A., Young, S., “Public Health Nursing: Many Roles to Consider”, University of

       Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas. January 2013. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS Update: Focus on Food Allergy Guidelines”, Texas School Nurse

       Organization Conference, Dallas, Texas. November 2012. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS Food Allergy Guidelines, School Health Services Models, and

      Essentials of the Individualized Healthcare Plan”, Victoria College: 17^th Annual School

      Nurse Conference, Victoria, Texas. August 2012. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “IDEA, ARD, IEP, IHP (and LMNOP)”, Education Service Center Region 17,

      Lubbock, Texas. June 2012. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Childhood Obesity and the Link to Diabetes”, Education Service Center

      Region 6, Huntsville, Texas. April 2012 (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “School Nursing: Standards to Practice”, Education Service Center Region 20,

      San Antonio, Texas. October 2012 (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “The School Nurses Role in Building and Maintaining a School Health

      Advisory Council, Breakout Session, Texas School Health Association Annual

      Conference, January 2012. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., Rathbone, M., “Legislative Changes in School Health”, General Session,

      Texas School Health Association Annual Conference, January 2012 (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Now That the Dust Has Settled: An Update from DSHS”, Texas School Nurse

      Organization Annual Conference, November 2011. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Preparing for Children with Food Allergies”, ESC Region 20 School Nurse

      Conference, October 2011.

Dabney, S., Rathbone, M., Hovis, A., Wheeler, A., Panel presentation on agency

      resources, Texas Parent Teacher Association Leadership Conference, July 2011.

Wheeler, A., “TSHAC Working to Promote School Health”, It’s Time School Summit:

      Bringing Together Coordinated School Health Champions, June 2011.

Wheeler, A., “Legislative Update: School Nursing Practice”, Scott and White 2011

      Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2011. (Invited)

Lenz, G., Wheeler, A., Counce, C., “School Health Services”, Texas House Education

      Committee, Interim Hearing on School Health Services, February 2010. 

Wheeler, A., “Putting the School Health Pieces Together”, Texas School Health

      Association Closing Session, January 2010.

Samsel, R., Zapata, L, Barr, G. & Wheeler, A., “Get Fit” Module Webinar, DSHS Family

      and Community and School Health Program, November 2009.

Wheeler, A., “The STATE of the State in Supporting School Health”, Texas School Nurse

      Organization Conference, November 2009. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Legislative Update, Impact on School Nursing”, Texas School Nurse

     Administrator Association Conference, June 2009. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “Legislation: Impact on School Nursing Practice”, Scott and White 2009

     Pediatric Challenges Conference, June 2009. (invited)

Wheeler, A., “DSHS School Health Update”, Texas School Health Association

     Conference, January 2009. (Invited)

Wheeler, A., “LVN-RN: Roles in Autonomy?” Scott and White 2008 Pediatric Challenges

     Conference, June 2008. (Invited)

 Morgan, C., & Wheeler, A., “Texas Pandemic Influenza Preparedness”, Texas

     Association of School Boards Conference, June 2008.

Wheeler, A., & Hill, M., “Movers and SHACer’s”, Texas Parent Teacher Association

     Annual Conference, February 2007.

Publications

Wheeler, A., “An Orientation Guide for Texas School Nurses”, Self-Published on Barnes

     and Nobels and Amazon, May 2023.

Wheeler, A., “Individualized Healthcare Plan Templates and Guide”, 2017.

Wheeler, A., “Guide to Medication Administration in the School Setting: To Implement

     Texas Education Code Chapter 22 Section 22.052”. June 2016.

Wheeler, A. & DSHS Ad-Hoc Committee Members, (Wrote and edited based on input from

     the Ad-Hoc Committee), “Texas Guidelines for Children with Food Allergy At-Risk for

     Anaphylaxis”, May 2012.

Wheeler, A., & Artnak, C., “Collaboration: A Concept Essential to Healthcare Reform”,  

     Poster Presentation, Angelo State University Graduate Symposium, November,

     2009.

Wheeler, A., Hill, M., & Smith, E., “Coordinated School Health Programs: A Guide to

     Texas School Districts”, DSHS Publication, September 2008.

Wheeler, A., Hill, M., & Smith, E., “School Health Advisory Councils: A Guide to

     Texas School Districts”, DSHS Publication, October 2008.

Wheeler, A., Editor of Various School Health Publications-School-based Health Center

     Biennial Report, Other DSHS Publications, 2003-2021.

Wheeler, A., Creator and Editor- “DSHS-School Nurses Notes”, DSHS School Nurse

     publication. 2008-2021.

Wheeler, A., Creator and Editor- “DSHS-Friday Beat” weekly publication. 2005-2021.

Grants and Proposals

Rathbone, M. Wheeler, A., Hill, M., Center for Disease Control and Prevention,

     Improving Health and Educational Outcomes of Young People, 2007 (partial award).

Wheeler, A. & Stoutner, M., Internal DSHS proposals to increase funding to the Texas

      School Health Network (TSHN) from other DSHS Divisions, Awarded funds from

      two programs within DSHS, 2005 and 2008.

Wheeler, A., Texas Cancer Council, Texas School Health Network, 2003.  Rewrote

      and was awarded funds to continue the TSHN after TCC had discontinued funding.

Wheeler, A., Texas Department of Health, Texas School Health Network Grant,

     1995-2003.

 Wheeler, A., Texas Education Agency, HIV Education Grant, 1991-2003.

 Wheeler, A., Texas Cancer Council, Children’s Prevention Grant, (Awarded $50,000 a

     Year), 2001-2003.

 Wheeler, A., Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant, (not awarded) 2003.