Lesley Gower BSN, RN, CPAN
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Accomplished PACU and critical care nurse proudly offering more than 25 years' expertise in the acute care setting. Strong capacity to work with health care providers and customers to achieve successful patient outcomes. Roles have included clinical manager, charge nurse, preceptor and mentor.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Epic Travel Staffing
01.2025 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
St Clare's Denville Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Phase 1 recovery in a 10 bed PACU in a community hospital.
- Recovery of surgical patients including urology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, podiatry, vascular, breast/plastics, pediatrics and thoracic.
- Epic EMR Super User and Preceptor to new employees.
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Cross coverage to Ambulatory Treatment Unit, Interventional Radiology and Corporate Health Departments.
- Cross Coverage to Critical Care Unit during the Covid Pandemic.
PACU Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Phase 1 recovery in a 32 bed PACU in a Level II regional medical center.
- Recovery of surgical patients including trauma, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, plastics, oncology, pediatrics, thoracic, and special needs oral surgery.
- Preceptor to new employees.
ICU Registered Nurse
Banner Gateway Medical Center
09.2007 - 06.2015
- Primary care RN in a 12 bed med/surg ICU with cross coverage to SWAT, Pre-op and PACU. Infusion RN at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- ICU RN and Relief Charge RN. Patient population included general med/surg ICU, Stem Cell Transplant and Oncologic crises'.
- SWAT RN responding to code blues and rapid responses. Collected data for Early Warning Alerts to prevent deterioration in condition. Hospital clinical resource for new RN's. Inserted IV's via ultrasound.
- Pre-op and PACU RN. Prepped and recovered Phase 1 and Phase 2 patients. Population included general surgery, endoscopy and interventional radiology procedures.
- Infusion RN. Administered chemotherapy, biologics, hydration and transfusions to oncology patients in the out-patient setting.
- Preceptor to new employees
- Super-user for Cerner Millenium EMR and GORT (Gateway Operational Readiness Team) testing prior to opening of facility.
- Super-user for other Banner facilities as each went live with complete EMR.
ICU Clinical Manager
Banner Mesa Medical Center
01.2002 - 09.2007
- Day shift manager responsible for the daily operations of 16 bed ICU with 12 direct reports.
- Responsible for staffing, scheduling, annual staff performance evaluations, staff meetings, cost containment, hiring and staff mentoring, adherence to national standards and hospital protocols.
- Assisted in staff and units transition during closing of hospital and opening of Banner Gateway Medical Center.
- Recipient of Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award 2004
- Achieved 98% success rate in preventing VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia).
ICU Registered Nurse
Banner Mesa Medical Center
10.1998 - 01.2002
- Primary care RN and relief charge RN in a 16 bed med/surg ICU.
- Member of hospital wide Multidisciplinary Practice Council
Sub-Acute Registered Nurse
Maryvale Samaritan Medical Center
06.1997 - 10.1998
- Primary care RN in a 24 bed Sub-acute rehab and Skilled Nursing Unit.
- Member of the Admission Improvement Process Committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1997
Skills
- NJ/Multistate Compact RN License #26NR18213600
- Oregon RN License #10024453
- California RN License #95381913
- Epic and Cerner Millennium EMR Super User
- Preceptor Education
- Leadership Training
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Member, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
- Secretary, Mountain Lakes Sailing Association
Certification
- CPAN 2022-current
- CCRN 2003-current
- ACLS 1998-current
- PALS 2008-current
- BLS 1997-current
- ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider 2013-2017
- Ultrasound Guided IV insertion 2014
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Epic Travel Staffing
01.2025 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
St Clare's Denville Hospital
08.2018 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
ICU Registered Nurse
Banner Gateway Medical Center
09.2007 - 06.2015
ICU Clinical Manager
Banner Mesa Medical Center
01.2002 - 09.2007
ICU Registered Nurse
Banner Mesa Medical Center
10.1998 - 01.2002
Sub-Acute Registered Nurse
Maryvale Samaritan Medical Center
06.1997 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University