I believe in taking the time to explain complex medical conditions and treatment plans in clear, understandable language. I strive to empower families, reduce anxiety and help them feel informed, supported and involved in their child's care and throughout their PICU journey.
About Coy E. Oliver, PNP
Coy E. Oliver, PNP-AC, is a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in critical care medicine at Phoenix Children's. Coy works in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and provides a wide range of treatments and medical interventions for children who have experienced a traumatic injury or organ transplant surgery. She also cares for children with neurological disorders and acute life-threatening illnesses. Her clinical interests include trauma care, toxicology treatment and transplant recovery.
Coy earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Arizona in Tucson and a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She is board-certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Coy is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
Coy received the Phoenix Children's Advanced Practice Provider Shining Star Budding Leader Award. Coy is passionate about guiding families through sudden, unfamiliar and frightening medical emergencies by listening to their concerns, providing compassionate support and instilling confidence in the PICU team. Prior to becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner, Coy spent 17 years as a registered nurse in the PICU.
Outside the hospital, Coy enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her partner and their three Labrador retrievers.
Medical School / Education
(BSN) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
(MSN) Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Advanced Practice Provider Shining Star Budding Leader Award, Phoenix Children's
Professional Affiliations
Member, Society of Critical Care Medicine
Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
