LAURA L. LERMA CURRICULUM VITAE Laura L. Lerma, MSN, RN, BC, CNA (Clinical Specialist/Instructor) License: Licensed in Texas (2-52329) as a Registered Nurse since 1980. Renewed and in good standing through January, 2006. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND May, 1989 University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Master of Science in Nursing Major: Medical Surgical Nursing Minor: Nursing Administration; Nursing Education May, 1980 University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Bachelor of Science in Nursing Major: Nursing Activities: Continuing education is extensive and varied including hospital sponsored and community sponsored seminars and other educational activities. CERTIFICATIONS Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support / CPR Instructor for the American Heart Association since 1985. Renewed and in good standing through March, 2006. Certified in Nursing Administration through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 1995, 1995-2000,2000-2005. Certified in Nursing Professional Development through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 1992-1997, 1997-2002, 2002-2007. Developmental Dimensions International (DDI) Instructor since June 1995. HONORS Sigma Theta Tau Inducted April, 1989 into the Delta Kappa Chapter of the University of Texas at El Paso. Current, active member in good standing. Nurse of the Year Texas Nurses Association, District 1-2001.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD Clinical Specialist/Instructor Sierra Medical Center Jul, 1995-present and School of Nursing University of Texas at Director /Coordinator/ Columbia Medical Jul, 1989-Jul, 1995 Education Consultant Center West Manager, Clinical Staff Providence Memorial Dec, 1987-Jul, 1989 Education Nurse Manager, Border Providence Memorial Jan, 1987- Dec, 1987 Children s Health Center Staff/Patient Educator Providence Memorial Oct, 1985-Jan, 1987 Staff Nurse/Team Leader/ Sun Towers Jul, 1982-Oct, 1985 Charge Nurse/Clinical Educator Staff Nurse Student Health Center Apr, 1982-Jul, 1982 University of Texas At
Assistant Head Nurse Sun Towers Apr, 1981-Apr,1982 Graduate Nurse/Staff Nurse/ Sun Towers May, 1980-Apr, 1991 Charge Nurse COURSES TAUGHT Course Credit Institution Level Term N4307: 3 UTEP Undergraduate Spring, 2004 Coordinator Fall, 2003 of Care Spring, 2003 Fall, 2004 Summer, 2004 N4612: 6 UTEP Undergraduate Spring, 2004 Senior Practicum Fall, 2003 Summer, 2003 Spring, 2003 N4771: 6 UTEP Undergraduate Spring & Fall Nursing Leadership 2002, 2001, and Management 2000,1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, Fall, 1995 PUBLICATIONS Friesen, M.A., Flahive, C., Jones, L., Kraus, K. Student-Orientation: A City-Wide Effort, Journal of Nursing Staff Development. 10 (6): 331-3332. November/December, 1994. PRESENTATIONS University Course Presentations: The Role of the Nurse Manager: Team Building and Delegating; Interviewing skill Skills; Critical Thinking; Nursing Practice Act; Change. In-service Presentations: Nursing Ethics; Confidentiality; Customer Service; Adult Learning Principles; Conflict Resolution; Communication; and others.
Orientation Presentations: Accuchek Blood Glucose Monitoring Device; Professional Standards; Legalities of Documentation; Emergency Codes; I.V. Therapy/Blood Administration; and others. Management Presentations: Making the Transition into Management; Employee Evaluation; Effective Meetings; Time Management; Mentoring and Coaching; and others. LOCAL PRESENTATIONS What s New with the BNE TAPAN District 7 Annual Conference,. May 3, 2003. Documentation Update TAPAN District 7 Annual Conference,. May 4, 2002. Legalities in Nursing: So You Want to Get Sued TAPAN District 7 Annual Conference,. May 5, 2001. SERVICE - ACADEMIC University of Texas at El Paso Committee Program Evaluation Member 2001-2003 1999-2001 SERVICE - HOSPITAL Committee (Current) El Paso ACLS Task Force Chair Skin and Wound Coordinator Member. Traffic/Bed Control Committee- Facilitator. Graduate Nurse Program Planning Committee-Co Chair. Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Planning Committee Primary RN Planner. Nursing Development Council-Member. Committee (Past) Nursing Administration Policy and Procedure Committee; Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee; Safety Committee; JCAHO Preparation Committee; Nursing Competency Committee; Employee Activity Committee; Quality Assurance/Improvement Committee; Product Evaluation Committee; Nurse s Week Planning Committee; Community-Wide Student Orientation Committee; Medical-Surgical Certification Examination Preparation Planning Committee; Basic Nursing Management Planning Committee; Hospice Pain Management Symposium Planning Committee; TNA District 1 Nurse of the Year Committee; TNA District 1 Scholarship Committee; General Orientation Task Force; Today s Nurse: The Challenges Seminar Planning Committee; CPR Committee (Chairperson); Continuing Nursing Education Committee; (Chairperson); Educational Resources Committee (Secretary). Nursing Practice and Procedure Committee; Standards, Nursing Care Plans, Acuity, and Costing Committee; IV Committee. Patient Education Committee (Secretary); Code Blue Committee.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Nurses Association/Texas Nurses Association 1980-1981; 1988 to present. TNA District 1 Board Member 1991-1994; 1996-1998, 1998-2000. House of Delegates 2001. Sigma Theta Tau Inducted April, 1989 into the Delta Kappa Chapter of the University of Texas at El Paso. Current, active member in good standing. El Paso Nurses Educators Council (EPNEC) 1988 to present. Corresponding Secretary 1989-1990. President 1990-1993; 1996-2000. Texas Nurses Association Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Committee member 1993 to present. FAX (915) 747-2237. E-Mail Me@laura lerma@tenethealth.com 1625 Medical Center Drive. 79902 Phone (915) 747-4000