Stacy Wheeler, DNP, RN,  has worked in the acute care setting throughout her more than 35 years in nursing. The primary focus of her career has been emergency nursing. She is passionate about improving patient outcomes and providing the best possible nursing care. Dr. Wheeler’s research interests include the readability of patient information and, most recently, improving door-to-CT scan time for trauma patients.

When not working, Dr. Wheeler enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, reading, and playing with her two rescue dogs, Lucy and Oskar.

EDUCATION

MSN, Valdosta State University
BSN, Valdosta State University
Diploma in Nursing, Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
DNP, Executive Health Systems Leadership, Florida State University 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse, Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Instructor
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, Instructor
Trauma Nursing Core Course, Instructor

HONORS and AWARDS

DAISY Faculty Award, Florida State University College of Nursing (2016)
FSU Outstanding DNP Student, Sigma Theta Tau, August 2024