Nurse Practitioners

Robyn Etzel, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., C.S., A.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Etzel completed her undergraduate work (B.S. in English) at Austin College in Sherman TX in 1973. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Texas (Austin TX) in 1987. She then completed two other degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington TX): her Masters of Science in Nursing degree in 1992 and a Graduate Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner degree in 1999.
Ms. Etzel's medical experience includes:

Critical Care/Trauma Nurse Intern at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas TX (1987-1988)
Staff Nurse for a Surgical and Cardiovascular/Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at Parkland Memorial Hospital (full-time from 1988-1990 and part-time from 1993-2000)
Assistant Head Nurse in Cardiovascular/Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at Parkland Memorial Hospital (1990-1991)
Nurse Specialist in Cardiac Laboratories at Parkland Memorial Hospital (1991-1993)
Research Nurse for the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas (1993-2000)
Ms. Etzel has received these honors when she was in school:

Outstanding Graduating Senior at the School of Nursing in the University of Texas (Austin)
Scholarship from the Sigma Theta Tau for the Epsilon Theta Chapter at the University of Texas (Austin) in 1986
Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Texas (Austin)
Sigma Theta Tau for the Epsilon Theta Chapter at the University of Texas (Austin)
Sigma Theta Tau for the Delta Theta Chapter at the University of Texas at Arlington
She has co-authored the following journal articles, poster presentations at annual meetings, and abstracts:

Babb, T.G., O'Kroy, J.A., Etzel, R.A., and Fitzsimmons, G. CO2 Loading Fails to Increase Ventilation During Maximal Exercise in the Aged [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise; 1995; 27(5) Suppl.: S243.
Crandall, C.G. and Etzel, R.A. Caratoid Baroreflex Responsiveness During the Hypotensive Phase of Hyperthermia. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise; 1998; 30(5):Abstract #1209.
Crandall, C.G., Etzel, R.A., and Farr, D.B. Cardiopulmonary Baroreceptor Control of Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity in Heat-Stressed Humans. American Journal of Physiology (Heart Circulation Physiology 46); 1999; 277:H2348-H2352.
Crandall, C.G., Etzel, R.A., and Farr, D.B. Rapid Saline Infusion During Whole-Body Heating Does Not Decrease Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity (MSNA). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise; (in press).
Crandall, C.G., Etzel, R.A., and Johnson, J.M. Evidence that Cardiopulmonary Baroreceptor Unloading Coincident with Hyperthermia Attenuates the Elevation in Skin Blood Flow [Abstract]. The FASEB Journal; 28 February 1997; 11(3): A253, Abstract #1469.
Crandall, C.G., Etzel, R.A., and Johnson, J.M. Evidence of Funcitonal beta-Adrenoreceptors in the Cutaneous Vasculature. American Journal of Physiology (Heart Circulation Physiology 42); August 1997; 273: H1038-H1043.
Crandall, C.G., Etzel, R.A., and Johnson, J.M. Evidence of Funcitonal beta-Adrenoreceptors in the Cutaneous Vasculature. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise; August 1997; 29(5) Suppl.: S134, Abstract #771.

Danise Petticrew, R.N., M.S.N., C.F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Petticrew has over a decade of nursing experience. Her medical interests include family and community health with an emphasis on health promotion. Ms. Petticrew received her undergraduate degree (B.S., Nursing) from the University of Texas, Galveston, and her graduate degree (M.S., Nursing) from Arizona State University in Tempe.
Prior to joining the Advanced Heart Care medical team, Ms. Petticrew served in a community health center located in Honey Grove, Texas, just south of Paris. She also served in community outreach programs at a rural health clinic and Indian reservation located in Arizona.

Ms. Petticrew's professional experience includes:

CHRISTUS-St. Joseph's Hospital
Paris, Texas
US Public Health Service / Indian Health Service
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
Sacaton, Arizona
Maricopa County Health Department
Phoenix, Arizona
Ms. Petticrew enjoys family life with her husband and two children, engaging in horseback riding, hiking, camping, boy scouts, and various sports activities.

Ramona L. Clawson MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN Alumnus, APRN,BC
Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Clawson received her masters in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in December of 2005 where she graduated with honors from the Family Nurse Practitioner program. Other degrees include a Bachelors degree in Nursing from the Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, May 1997; Associates degree in Nursing from Texarkana College, May 1993; and an Associates degree in Science (Math) from Carl Albert State College, May 1991.

Her past work experience has included:

• Emergency room staff nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Paris TX from 6/93 to 4/95.
• Intensive care nurse at McCurtain Memorial Hospital, 10/94 to 7/03.
• Critical care specialist for the United States Army Reserve from 02/99 until 6/04.
• Emergency room and intensive care unit nurse at Christus St. Michael 08/02 until 07/03.

Ms Clawson has been a Certified Emergency Nurse since 1994. She has also been a Critical Care Registered Nurse and/or Alumnus since 1996. She has taught CPR and PALS since 1994.

She is a member of the Oklahoma Nurses Association , the Emergency Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for nurses.

Ramona lives on her ranch outside Idabel Oklahoma and has been a part of that community for over 27 years. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, First United Methodist Church and a member of the advisory board for Southeaster State University McCurtain County Campus. She enjoys being a part of her community and is proud to serve the people of McCurtain County.