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Leslie Owen MSN, RN has a diverse and extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Leslie is currently serving as the Director of Clinical Operations at Surest, a position they assumed in August 2022. Prior to this, Leslie worked as a Clinical Program Manager at Surest from July 2019 to August 2022.

Before joining Surest, Leslie held several roles at Blue Shield of California. Leslie served as a Senior Manager of ACO Clinical Programs from June 2016 to July 2019 and as an ACO Clinical Program Manager from June 2015 to June 2016. Additionally, they worked as a Clinical Educator from December 2012 to June 2015 and as a Nurse Health Advocate from October 2011 to December 2012.

Leslie also gained experience at Unity Point Health, where they worked as an Inpatient Orthopedic Patient Care Facilitator from September 2010 to October 2011. Prior to that, they served as a Case Management Nurse at Blue Shield of California from August 2009 to September 2010.

Leslie'scareer began at Unity Point Health in 2002, where they held the position of Orthopedic Surgery Care Coordinator, Urgent Care Nurse, and Orthopedic/Department Nurse, demonstrating their versatility and proficiency in multiple areas of care.

Leslie's earliest work experience was at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, where they served as a Pediatric Department Nurse and Operating Room Nurse from September 1999 to August 2002. In this role, they gained extensive experience in pediatric inpatient care, including PICU and NICU, as well as in the operating room, assisting in various surgeries.

Overall, Leslie Owen MSN, RN has a strong background in clinical operations, program management, care coordination, and nursing across a range of healthcare settings.

Leslie Owen holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Leadership and Management, which was obtained from Walden University between the years 2010 and 2013. Prior to that, Leslie earned an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Iowa Central Community College from 1998 to 1999. Leslie also holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which was obtained from Iowa Central Community College from 1987 to 1989. Additionally, Leslie is a Registered Nurse certified by the State of California, obtained in August 2009. There is also an undisclosed certification as a Certified Case Manager, but no specific information about its institution or date of attainment is provided.