Cardiothoracic surgery
Comprehensive perioperative plans and management for complex cardiac and thoracic procedures.
SURGICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER
Better care. Smarter teams. Stronger outcomes.
I’m Katherine Fowler, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with more than a decade of cardiovascular nursing experience. I make complex post-operative care clearer for clinicians, patients, and families.
Healthcare education
Practical learning for the moments that matter
Clear, experience-led education designed to strengthen clinical judgment, team confidence, and patient understanding.
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Post-operative recovery
Home preparedness. What to expect. How to prepare
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Cardiothoracic care
Clinical education tailored for nurses; informed by coronary, valve, aortic, and thoracic surgery experience.
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Clinical team development
Practical mentoring for nurses and advanced practice clinicians building confidence at the bedside.
Credentials
A clinical record, plainly stated
- Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- 8+ years of advanced practice experience
- More than a decade in cardiovascular nursing
- MSN, University of Central Florida
- Advanced Life Support and BLS certified
About Katherine
Calm expertise from bedside to recovery
Katherine Fowler is a nurse practitioner experienced in managing complex surgical patients from pre-operative assessment through post-operative recovery and discharge. Her work includes wound assessment, chest tube and pacing wire management, complication recognition, and multidisciplinary care planning.
She is also an educator and mentor who believes stronger teams create safer, clearer care. The Post-Op NP brings that same practical, supportive approach to healthcare education and a limited number of concierge consult requests.
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Where the work happens
Complication recognition
Calm, timely response to post-operative concerns.
Education & transitions
Staff mentoring, education, planning, and clinically appropriate follow-up.
Limited concierge consults
A request, not an instant booking
A limited number of private consult appointments are considered by request. Share a brief overview of the support you are seeking, and Katherine will respond regarding fit and availability.
This website provides general education and does not replace care from your treating clinician. It is not for emergencies. If you have urgent symptoms or believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.