Alyson Lowery
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Master of Science in Nursing–prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with experience providing comprehensive primary care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Experienced in evaluating and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic reports, ordering and evaluating imaging, and promoting preventive healthcare. Previous registered nursing experience in pediatric cardiac and renal care, including transplant management, medication administration, patient monitoring, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care and supporting positive health outcomes across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group
La Plata
12.2025 - Current
- Prescribed and implemented individualized care plans for children, adults, and geriatrics to address specific health needs
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations to establish baseline health and identify potential health issues
- Provided care in pediatrics and family medicine settings
- Educated and counseled families on health management and preventative care
- Review and interpret diagnostic reports
- Weight management
Family Nurse Practitioner
La Plata Pediatrics and Family Health
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Evaluate, diagnose, treat patients as a newborn up to 70 years old with acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated health maintenance and illness prevention through patient education and routine screenings
- Prescribed medications to optimize patient treatment plans and improve health outcomes
- Ordered and analyzed imaging to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
Float Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Cared for patients across gastrointestinal, medical surgical, hematology/oncology, and surgical care floors, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Administered TPN and lipids to support nutrition for patients unable to tolerate feeds
- Assess patients hourly for acute changes
- Administered medications to patients.
- Facilitated daily living activities to promote patient comfort and independence
Registered Nurse and Team Leader
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Manage heart and kidney transplant patients
- Administer medications, including transplant rejection infusions such as IVIG, Milrinone, and Rituximab
- Monitored heart rhythms to detect any abnormalities and respond promptly.
- Assess patients for changes in status
- Initiate, manage, discontinue peritoneal dialysis
- Communicated patient status to attending, fellow, and resident physicians to coordinate timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated in Heart and Kidney Unit to deliver comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Precepted nursing students, providing guidance and support to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.
Intern
La Plata Pediatrics and Women's Health
La Plata, MD
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner in conducting physical assessments to support accurate diagnoses
- Maintained documentation to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
- Collected laboratory samples
- Acquired knowledge of medication administration to improve patient care delivery
Education
Master of Science - Nursing FNP
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Towson, MD05-2016
Skills
- Primary care assessment
- Physical examinations
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Medication prescribing
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Weight management
AWARDS
Daisy Award Nominee, Children's National Medical Center January 2016
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner – Maryland- September 2020- current
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner – Virginia – January 2026- current
- Registered Nurse - Compact State June 2016- current
- Drug Enforcement Administration November 2020-current
- Controlled Dangerous Substance October 2020-current
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Summer 2020-current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association October 2020- current
VOLUNTEER WORK
University of MD St. Joseph Medical Center, Labor and Delivery Volunteer, Baltimore, MD, 2013-08, 2013-12, Gathered necessary supplies for doctors and nurses, Assisted in daily patient care, Organized supply cabinets
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group
12.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
La Plata Pediatrics and Family Health
07.2020 - 12.2025
Float Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse and Team Leader
Children's National Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2020
Intern
La Plata Pediatrics and Women's Health
06.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Nursing FNP
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University