Carolyn D. Hightower

Background

Hightower, Carolyn D. was born on January 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John William and Anna Mary Parkinson.

Education

Student, Mercer Hospital School Nursing, 1960-1961; Associate of Applied Science, Jefferson Community College, Louisville, 1977; Bachelor of science in nursing cum laude, Spalding U., 1984; MSN, U. North Carolina, Charlotte, 1991.

Career

Assistant DON, Kings Daugs. and Sons Home, Louisville, 1977-1980; staff nurse, Institute Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisville, 1980-1981; interim director health care, Spring Meadows Childrens Home, Middletown, Kentucky, 1981; staff nurse, Louisville Lutheran Home, Jeffersontown, 1981; DON, Louisville Lutheran Home, Jeffersontown, 1984; staff nurse, Humana Hospital-University, Louisville, 1981-1984; clinical instructor, Asheville (North Carolina)-Buncombe Technology Community College, since 1986; staff nurse, Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville, since 1984. Instructor Jefferson State Vocational School, Louisville, 1978-1979. Consultant LyndonLane Nursing Center, Louisville, 1981.

Achievements

• Carolyn D. Hightower has been listed as a noteworthy Critical care nurse, nursing educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member AACN (certified), Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Epsilon Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: church choir, cross-stitch, crochet, contra and square dancing.

Connections

Married Harry H. Hightower, January 22, 1963 (divorced 1979). Children: Elizabeth A. Hightower Pohl, JoAnna L.

Father:

John William Parkinson

Mother:

Anna Mary Parkinson

Spouse:

Harry H. Hightower

child:

JoAnna L. Hightower

child:

Elizabeth A. Hightower Pohl Hightower