Amy Gower
Oklahoma City
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with specialization in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Skilled in providing critical care to premature and sick newborns, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating families on infant care. Strong communication skills, adept at working in high-stress environments, and committed to improving patient outcomes. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in neonatal health outcomes and family satisfaction levels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill newborns in NICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for infants.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
Nurse Intern
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support.
- Practiced strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Nurse Technician
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma HSC College of Nursing
Oklahoma City, OK 08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 08.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK 08.2018 - 07.2020
Skills
- Care plan development
- Respiratory equipment management
- Patient assessment techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Critical care knowledge
- Communication with families
- Infection control practices
- Collaboration with teams
Certifications
- Basic Life Support - RQI + NRP
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training: Botox + Dermal Filler
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Nurse Technician
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma HSC College of Nursing
08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Oklahoma
08.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Tulsa Community College
08.2018 - 07.2020