Teresa Lyle, DNP

"Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you"—Mother Teresa

• Teaching & Education

  (DNP) University of Tennessee,Chattanooga; (PNP) University of Texas, Arlington; (MN) Emory University, Atlanta; (BSN) University of Florida.

  Assistant Professor: Florida Southern College, Lincoln Memorial University, Tampa; Nursing Instructor: University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

  Health Science: Advisor, Internship Coordinator.

• Professional Experience

  Advanced Practice Nurse (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): TX,GA,FL,ME,TN.
  Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery; Neonatology; Homeless Outreach Clinics; Pediatric Primary Care/Rural Health; Summer Camp Nurse & Nurse Practitioner.

  Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist: GA,TX,NC.
  Pediatric & Adult Heart Transplant; Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care; Pediatric ER/Fast Track

• Selected Publications

  Books:
  Lyle, T. (Author*, Consultant, and Reviewer) Pritchett & Hull, Inc. Atlanta, GA

  CV Patient Teaching Books:
  Balancing Your Life with Congenital Heart Disease* – (2009, rev. 2012)
  The Beat Goes On (Guide for Young Adults with Pacemakers/ICD )- (2005)
  How to Mend a Broken Heart (Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Guide) – (1996, rev. 2006)
  Roberts, M, Lyle, T., Lynch, J. (2017) Chapter 2: Concussions & Interdisciplinary Teams in the Academic Setting. Concussions in Athletics: Assessment, Management, & Emerging Issues. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Scientific Publishers, pp. 13-26.
  Lyle and Hartman, (2018) Adult congenital heart disease physical activity recommendation form: a feasibility study. Journal of Congenital Cardiology. 2:8
  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40949-018-0021-2
  Lyle, Teresa (guest editor/article author) Patchwork hearts: a new generation in heart failure. The Connection: official newsletter for American Association of Heart Failure Nurses. (Issue 23: Winter 2010)
  Alderson, A, McCartney, R, Book, W, Lyle, T, Jennings, S (2010). Neurocognitive outcomes in adolescents and adults with congenital heart defects: A pilot study. Poster presented at the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology: Chicago, Illinois.

  Multiple Other Research Pulications as co-author (Emory University)

• My Network

  Emory University
  University of Florida
  Adult Congenital Heart Association
  Special Olympics
  National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
  American Heart Association
  National Down Syndrome Congress
  Camp Laurel South
  Falling Creek Camp

• My Story

  My home/roots were in North Georgia in Metro Atlanta. Although I enjoyed my time in Florida for college and later returned there to be near special friends… my heart has always been living near mountains and enjoying my favorite Fall season. My first nursing job was at Duke in North Carolina, thus always loved the mountains and had a desire to return to live in NC. Always enjoyed spectator sports and have enjoyed attending student and pro competitions everywhere that I have lived and taught. Mentoring Health Science Students and drawing from my many years in healthcare to help inspire students and explore many career paths is a true joy. The field is broader and inspires me to stay physically active and strive for a healthy lifestyle as we talk about it daily in classes. Maintaining pediatric clinical practice expertise is important and staying current with certification and knowledge base enhances my teaching. Thankful for God’s gift of mercy/compassion in serving daily, and helping one person at a time to the best of my ability.

• Related Links

  ACHA
  NAPNAP
  Special Olympics