Board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, McGowan is not only skilled at patient care, she is also highly skilled at acting as a liaison between physicians and hospitals to ensure the patients receive the highest possible level of care and optimum outcomes. This communication also provides a seamless continuum of care. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she was an intensive care unit nurse providing one-on-one care to critically ill patients. McGowan received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Avila University and her master's degree in nursing from the University of Missouri.