Leslie Rhodes
DNP, PPCNP-BC
Memphis, TN
Specialties
Pediatric
Clinical Subspecialties
Orthopedics
Details
Professional Achievements:
PUBLICATIONS:
Nelson, K.L., Locke, L.L., Rhodes, L.N., Mabry, W.A., Sawyer, J.R., Warner, Jr., W.C., Jones, T., Spence, D.D., & Kelly, D.M. (2020). Evaluation of outcomes before and after implementation of a standardized postoperative care pathway in pediatric posterior spinal fusion patients. Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, 39(4), 257-263.
Davis, M., Scroggins, I., Bellflower, B., Tucker, J., Rhodes, L.N., & Knight, T. (2019). Sacred cow university: Revealing the evidence about IM injections by pediatric nurses in a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 48, 123-126.
Rhodes, L.N., Mabry, W.A., Scott, D.C., Sawyer, J.R., Warner Jr., W.C., Harrell, C., Locke, L. & Kelly, D.M. (2018). A prospective, double-blind, randomized study comparing polyethylene glycol 3350 to mineral oil for the prevention of early constipation after posterior spinal fusion in adolescents. Campbell Orthopaedic Journal, 5: 61-64.
Sheffer, B.W., Kelly, D.M., Rhodes, L.N., & Sawyer, J.R. (2017). Perioperative pain management in pediatric spine surgery. The Orthopedic Clinics of North American. 48(4): 481-486.
Rhodes, L.N., Loman, D. G., & Butlas, M. W. (2016). Comparison of two post-operative bowel regimens in children with scoliosis repair. Orthopaedic Nursing Journal. 35(1): 13-17.
Rhodes, L.N., Weatherford, B., Locke, L. N., Chung, H. S., Tidwell, C., Paton, E. and Lee, S. (2015). A multidisciplinary approach to providing care to adolescents with spinal cord trauma resulting from all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents. Journal of Trauma Nursing. 22(1): 23-27.
Rhodes, L. N., Nash, C., Moisan, A., Scott, D. C., Barkoh, K., Warner, Jr. W. C., Sawyer, J. R. & Kelly, D. M. (2015). Does preoperative orientation and education alleviate anxiety in posterior spinal fusion patients? A prospective, randomized study. The Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 35(3): 276-279.
Nawaf, C. B., Kelly, D. M., Warner, Jr., W.C., Beaty, J. H., Rhodes, L. N. & Sawyer, J. R. (2012). Fat embolism syndrome in an adolescent before surgical treatment of an isolated closed tibial shaft fracture. The American Journal of Orthopedics, 41(12): 565-568.
Hines-Dowell, S., Lee, S., Baskins, S., Janecek, A., Rhodes, L. & Gresham, F. (2012). Osteogenesis imperfecta type VIII: A case report. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 18(6): 217-220.
Sawyer, J.R., Kelly, D.M., Rhodes, L.N., Beaty, J.H., Canale, S.T., & Warner, W.C. (2010). Use of a “kickstand” modification for external fixation of lower extremity fractures in children. Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics, 5, 63-67.
Rhodes, L.N., Huff, A.L., Kelly, D.M., Warner, W.C., & Sawyer, J.R. (2009). Pediatric fracture clinics: Current status and future directions. Pediatric Health, 3,439-444.
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS:
Mid-south Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses, June Member Meeting, June 2020. “How to Eat an Elephant.”
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, 40th Annual Conference, March 2019. “Lower Limb Extremity Development: In-toeing, Out-toeing, Bowed legs and Knock-knees.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Pediatric Neuromuscular Symposium, October 2018. “Community Resources.”
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, 39th Annual Conference, March 2018. “My Kid Falls All the Time: Common Causes of In-toeing.”
14th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, POPS: In the Know for the APP: Pediatric Orthopaedic Roundtable, Session Moderator, December 2017. “Professional Development.”
14th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, POPS: The Limping Child, Podium Presentation, December 2017. “Radiographic Evaluation of the Limping Child.”
13th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Fracture Care and Casting 101 for the Advanced Practice Provider Breakout Session, December 2016. “Commonly Missed Elbow Fractures.”
Society of Pediatric Nurses 26th Annual Conference, April 2016. “Sacred Cow University: Revealing the Evidence about IM Injections by Pediatric Nurses in a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital.”
Union University, Guest Lecturer, January 2016. “The Importance of a Neurovascular Exam.”
University of Tennessee Martin School of Nursing, Guest Lecturer, November 2015. “Pediatric Orthopaedics.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Certified Pediatric Nurses Review Course, October 2015. “Musculoskeletal Disorders.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Innovative Practice Council, October 2015. “IRB Board Review: What to Expect.”
Mid-South Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses, May 2015 meeting. “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Providing Care to Adolescents with Spinal Cord Trauma Resulting From All-Terrain Vehicle Accidents.”
Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society 10th Annual Conference, April 2015. “Do Pre-Op Hospital Tours Alleviate Anxiety in Posterior Spinal Fusion Patients?: A Prospective, Randomized Study.”
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, 36th Annual Conference, March 2015. “Let the Games Begin: How to Identify and Treat ACL Injuries.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Certified Pediatric Nurses Review Course, September 2014. “Musculoskeletal Disorders.”
Pre-Brandon Carrell Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium for Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals, 16th Annual Conference, May 2014. “Do Pre-Op Hospital Tours Alleviate Anxiety in Posterior Spinal Fusion Patients?: A Prospective, Randomized Study.”
DNP Scholars Day, St. Louis University, May 2014. “Comparing Bowel Regimens in Post-Operative Orthopaedic Patients: A Retrospective Review.” Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Certified Pediatric Nurses Review Course, April 2014. “Musculoskeletal Disorders.”
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, 34th Annual Conference, April 2013. “Overuse Injuries: A Pain in My Knee.”
Mid-south Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses, March 2013 meeting. “Pediatric Sexual and Physical Assault.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Nursing Grand Rounds, November 2012. “Does a pre-operative tour alleviate anxiety in patients having posterior spinal fusion surgery?”
Southwest Community College, Guest Lecturer, September & November 2012. “Pediatric Sexual Assault.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Orthopaedics: Common Conditions and Injuries of the Lower Extremity in Children and Adolescents, November 2011. “Office orthopaedics: What to do for the child with a foot problem.”
Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society, 6th Annual Conference, May 2011. Roundtable Discussion Facilitator: “Pediatric Sports Medicine.”
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Pre-Brandon Carrell Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium for Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals, April 2011. “Current Management of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.”
Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology, February 2011. “A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.”
LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, Nursing Grand Rounds, December 2010. “Managing Perthes in Children and Adolescents.”
Society of Pediatric Nurses, July 2010 meeting, “Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.”
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses/American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2010 Nursing and Allied Health Program, March 2010, “Managing Perthes in Children and Adolescents.”
LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, November 2009. Nursing Inservice: “Post-Operative Care of the Posterior Spinal Fusion Patient.”
LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, June 2009. Nursing In-service: “An Overview of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.”
POSTER PRESENTATIONS:
Rhodes LN, Romer KR, Spence DD, & Warner WC. “Implementing Influenza Vaccinations in a Multi-Disciplinary Cerebral Palsy Clinic.” Presented at American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. October 2020.
Long H, Freigner L, Rhodes LN, Romer KR, Spence DD, & Warner WC. “Pre-speech and early speech development of young children with cerebral palsy.” Presented at American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. October 2020.
Galvan F, Owens A, Rhodes LN, Romer KR, Spence DD, & Warner WC. “Motor Learning Labs: Connecting Developmental Movement with Academic Achievement.” Presented at American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. October 2020.
Romer, KR, Rhodes LN, Spence DD, & Warner WC. “Barriers to Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy in Patients with Government Insurance in a Tri-State Area.” Presented at the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Conference. October 2019.
Davis M., Rhodes LN, & Turner, J. “Keepin’ Em Straight! Educating nurses on a change in practice.” Presented at the Society of Pediatric Nurses, 29th Annual Conference. April 2019.
Rhodes LN, Locke LN, Nelson K, Mabry W, Bobo K, Kelly DM, Spence DD, Warner W, & Sawyer JR. “Evaluation of outcomes pre & post implementation of a standardized pathway in PSF patients.” Presented at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Research Day. March 29, 2017.
Locke LN, Rhodes LN, Myers B, Davis M, & May A. “Evaluation of nursing education on the utilization of a pain algorithm.” Presented at the 2016 Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society Annual Conference. April 26, 2016. Indianapolis, IN.
Rhodes LN, Scott DC, Mabry W, Sawyer JR, Warner WC, Kelly DM, & Harrell C. “A prospective, double-blind, randomized study comparing Polyethylene Glycol 3350 to Mineral Oil for the prevention of constipation following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in adolescents.” Presented at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Research Day. March 30, 2016. Memphis, TN.
Rhodes LN, Scott DC, Mabry W, Sawyer, JR, Warner WC, Kelly, DM, Harrell C. A prospective, double-blind, randomized study comparing Polyethylene Glycol 3350 to Mineral Oil for the prevention of constipation following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in adolescents. E-poster Presented at: The International Pediatric Orthopaedic Society, 12th Annual Conference: 2015 Dec 8-12; Orlando, FL.
Rhodes LN, Scott DC, Mabry W, Sawyer, JR, Warner WC, Kelly, DM, Harrell C. A prospective, double-blind, randomized study comparing Polyethylene Glycol 3350 to Mineral Oil for the prevention of constipation following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in adolescents. Poster presentation at: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Innovation in Clinical Practice Expo. 2015 Oct 19-26; Memphis, TN.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society, 6th Annual Conference, May 2012. “Post-operative constipation in pediatric orthopedic patients: A pilot study comparing miralax to mineral oil” and “Anxiety in posterior spinal fusion surgery for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.”
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Conference. April 2012. “Anxiety in posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Does pre-operative hospital orientation alleviate fears?”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Nursing Innovation and Excellence Day, October 2011. “Improving orthopedic follow up appointments at discharge.”
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Research Day, November 2010. “Anxiety in posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Does pre-operative hospital orientation alleviate fears?”
Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society, 5th Annual Conference, May 2010, “Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in Children and Adolescents” and “Pediatric Fracture Clinic: Current Status and Future Directions.”
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center’s Pediatric Research Day, September 2009. “Pediatric fracture clinics: current status and future directions.”
CURRENT RESEARCH:
GRANTS:
Co-author: “Sacred Cow University: Revealing the Evidence about IM Injections by Pediatric Nurses in a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital” Submitted to: Society of Pediatric Nurses, Chicago, Illinois, March 2015 Funding requested: $2,500 Grant approved and funded
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner — February, 2007 to present
Education History
St. Louis University
May, 2014
