DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Faculty

Ms. Leslie Lowry Instructor, Nursing Health Sciences Building, Room 215 918-343-7710 llowry@rsu.edu

Education

M.S., Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OKC, OK
July 2012

B.S., Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OKC, OK
May 2003

Certifications and License

• Oklahoma Board of Nursing License- Active
• Basic Life Support
• ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Basic Dysrhythmia
• Neonatal Resuscitation  Program
• STABLE

Skills

• Public speech and lecture experience
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of Microsoft Word,  Microsoft Power Point, and Microsoft Excel
• Typing speed: 80 words/minute

Professional Memberships

• Sigma ThetaTau International Member since May 2012

Honors and Awards

• Academic Achievement Award- May 10, 2012
• Outstanding Clinical Nursing Practice Award- May 7, 2012
• Outstanding Academic Achievement Award- April 25, 2012

Continuing Education

• CANE Conference- July 2012
• Aligning Nursing Education with Practice- November 2012

Employment

August 2012-present, Instructor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

• Develop classes and teach first and second year nursing students. Lead clinicals for second years students. 

October 2011-present, Postpartum Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital South, Tulsa, OK

• Assess and care for patients in the postpartum period as well as occasionally caring for the newborn infant. Provide patient education regarding breastfeeding, postpartum complications, infant safety, etc. Frequently serve as charge nurse.

December 2008-October 2011, Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital South, Tulsa, OK

• Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions including assessment of patients' conditions and needs, administration of medications, maintenance of patient charts, response to medical emergencies, and preparation of patients for surgery. Provided patient education regarding illnesses, medications, surgeries, etc. Frequently served as charge nurse and often had student nurses accompanying me.

September 2008-December 2008, Sales Associate
Kenmark Homes, Broken Arrow, OK

• Assisted customers in finding and/or building a home.  Organized Kenmark Homes community event benefiting Habitat for Humanity.

September 2007-September 2008, Registered Nurse
Child Neurology of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

• Roomed patients, obtained vital signs and health history, and assisted with therapeutic botox injections.  Performed telephone assessments and provided parents with answers and suggestions.

September 2006-September 2007, Registered Nurse
Owasso Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Owasso, OK

• Assisted with the opening of a new pediatric office including organization of charts and office development.  Roomed patients, obtained vital signs and health history, administered vaccines and antibiotic shots, performed EKGs, administered breathing treatments, provided breastfeeding education, and performed telephone assessments.

May 2003-September 2006, Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital Children's Hospital, Tulsa, OK

• Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions including assessment of patients' conditions and needs, administration of medications, maintenance of patient charts, response to medical emergencies, and preparation of patients for surgery. Provided patient education regarding illnesses, medications, surgeries, etc. Assisted with conscious sedation procedures on the unit. Frequently served as charge nurse and often had orientees and student nurses accompanying me.