Katie Tower MSN, APRN-CNP, AGACNP-BC
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of registered nursing experience and extensive graduate-level clinical training across urgent care, family medicine, oncology inpatient, and medical intensive care settings. Strong clinical foundation in advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and management of complex, high-acuity adult and geriatric patients. Proven ability to function effectively within interdisciplinary teams, manage rapidly changing patient conditions, and deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. Seeking a competitive AGACNP role in acute care, hospitalist, or critical care settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Rotation, Medical Intensive Care Unit
MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations on critically ill adult patients
- Assessed patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and multi-organ dysfunction
- Developed differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans for critically ill patients
- Presented patients during daily multidisciplinary rounds to intensivists and critical care teams
- Participated in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care decision-making
- Documented daily progress notes, assessments, and plans in electronic medical record
Clinical Rotation, Leukemia Inpatient Unit
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed daily inpatient histories and focused physical examinations for hospitalized oncology patients
- Assessed complex medical conditions and treatment-related complications
- Formulated assessment and management plans for acute issues including infection, sepsis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and electrolyte abnormalities
- Presented patients during interdisciplinary rounds to oncology and hospitalist teams
- Documented inpatient progress notes, assessments, and plans in the electronic medical record
- Participated in symptom management, care coordination, and goals-of-care discussions
Clinical Rotation, Family Medicine
Dr. Yousef Addan
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive histories and physical examinations for adult and geriatric patients
- Assessed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions under physician supervision
- Developed differential diagnoses and longitudinal management plans
- Presented patients to the supervising physician and participated in shared clinical decision-making
- Documented clinic visits including history, physical exam, assessment, and plan
- Provided preventative care counseling, health maintenance, and patient education
Clinical Rotation, Urgent Care
UTMB Texas City
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations for adult patients presenting with acute complaints
- Synthesized assessment findings to develop differential diagnoses and diagnostic reasoning
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies to support clinical decision-making
- Created and implemented evidence-based assessment and treatment plans
- Presented patient cases to supervising provider with clear clinical rationale
- Documented encounters in the electronic medical record, including H&P, assessment, and plan
- Provided patient education and discharge and follow-up instructions
Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
01.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients across multiple surgical specialties including gynecology, obstetrics, urology, gastrointestinal, general surgery, and plastic surgery
- Perform focused and comprehensive postoperative assessments, identify complications, and initiate timely interventions
- Manage airway support, hemodynamic monitoring, pain control, nausea/vomiting, and postoperative recovery
- Collaborate closely with anesthesiology, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced, high-acuity recovery environment
- Educate patients and families regarding postoperative expectations, symptom management, and discharge instructions
Registered Nurse – Level I Emergency Center
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to a diverse, high-acuity patient population in a busy Level I Trauma Center
- Conducted rapid and comprehensive nursing assessments for medical, surgical, and trauma patients
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in diagnosis, treatment, and stabilization of critically ill patients
- Assisted with procedures, emergency interventions, and complex care delivery in a high-volume environment
- Provided patient and family education and maintained accurate, timely medical documentation
- Served in triage and charge nurse roles within the pediatric emergency department
- Demonstrated advanced prioritization, critical thinking, and decision-making skills under pressure
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Galveston, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Texas Woman University
Houston, TX12.2015
Skills
- Advanced Assessment & Diagnosis
- Comprehensive history and physical examinations
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinical decision-making
- Interpretation of diagnostic studies
- Acute & Critical Care Management
- Ventilator management
- Pain management
- Symptom control
- End-of-life care and Goals-of-care discussions
- Arterial and central line insertion training
- Airway management
- Endotracheal intubation training
- Suturing training
- Staple placement/removal
- Splinting training
- Wound management
- Ultrasound Point-of-care testing training
- EKG acquisition and interpretation
- Prescribing medications
- Therapeutic interventions
- Medication reconciliation
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- EMR/EHR proficiency (experience with multiple servers including Cerner, Meditech, Epic, and Atehna)
Certification
- AGACNP-CNP, TX License #: 1193008, Expires 01/31/2028
- ANCC AGACNP Board Certified Expires February 2, 2030
- RN, TX License #: 891437, Expires 01/31/2028
- ACLS Certification, Expires 06/2026
- BLS Certification, Expires 08/2026
Timeline
Clinical Rotation, Medical Intensive Care Unit
MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Rotation, Leukemia Inpatient Unit
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Rotation, Family Medicine
Dr. Yousef Addan
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Rotation, Urgent Care
UTMB Texas City
06.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse – Level I Emergency Center
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Texas Woman University