KYLEE LOWES
O'Fallon
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in pediatric operating room, oncology/hematology/BMT, and perioperative nursing at a Level 1 pediatric trauma center. Core services include general and trauma surgery, robotic surgery, and abdominal transplant surgery. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration, sterile technique, patient advocacy, and intraoperative patient safety. Recognized for strong critical thinking, adaptability, and compassionate patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis
07.2022 - Current
- Circulate and scrub in a Level 1 pediatric trauma operating room across 10+ surgical specialties.
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
- Assist surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff during complex operative cases.
- Administer medications and monitor patient condition during intraoperative care.
- Document intraoperative events accurately and efficiently within the EMR.
- Advocate for patients through proper positioning, safety checks, and adherence to surgical protocols.
- Precept and mentor new operating room nurses and team members.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes.
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for pediatric oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant patients.
- Administered chemotherapy, biotherapy medications, and supportive treatments.
- Monitored and documented changes in patient conditions and communicated findings to providers.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and symptom management.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with hospital standards.
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care on oncology, medical-surgical, and palliative care units.
- Obtained vital signs, assisted with activities of daily living, and supported patient mobility and repositioning.
- Performed phlebotomy, Foley catheter care, linen changes, and other essential patient care tasks.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2017
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Sterile Technique
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Patient & Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Trauma & Surgical Support
- Patient safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Louisville