2023 COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS
BYLAWS & RESOLUTIONS/GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Chair - Deb Spann
This committee facilitates resolutions and bylaws amendments to the ENA General Assembly.
NOMINATIONS
Chair - Dawn McKeown
This committee has the responsibility to recruit and monitor the ENA General Assembly delegate selection and BOD election process. Committee members assist with review and revisions to application forms and assist in confirmation that all applicants meet the eligibility criteria. The committee engages in member outreach to improve voter participation in National and State ENA elections.
CONFERENCE PLANNING/FUNDRAISING
Chair - Tammy O'Connor
Co-Chair - Michael Dexter
This committee facilitates the annual Education Conference.
TRAUMA/TNCC
Chair - Dawn McKeown
This committee monitors the dissemination of TNCC courses throughout the state and is a resource regarding trauma care throughout the state.
PEDIATRICS/ENPC
Chair - Tina Dauzat
This committee aims to provide subject matter expertise related to pediatric emergency care and to identify and recommend resources for the care of the pediatric patient in emergency care. Oversight is provided in the administration of ENPC courses across the state.
MEMBERSHIP
Chair - Hollye Briggs
Co-Chair - Vickie Stagg
This committee assists the chairperson in implementing strategies to recruit and maintain ENA members across the state.
EDUCATION/NURSE PRACTICE
Chair - Sarah McLelland-Mendoza
Co-Chair - Michael Dexter
WEBMASTER/SOCIAL MEDIA
Chair - Lauryn Allgood
This committee oversees the various social media platforms of LA ENA (website, twitter, facebook, instagram, LinkedIn).
IQSIP
Chair - Jamin Rankin
This committee supports initiatives that support the mission of the ENA Institute for Quality, Safety, and Injury Prevention (IQSIP).
This committee is working with the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) to offer 'Stop the Bleed' information and training statewide.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Chair - Taylor Hinson
This committee is informed on national and state-wide emergency nursing issues. Committee members work to advance emergency nursing through interaction with state officials. Committee members will be required to enroll in ENA 411 and instructs will be provided. This committee is planning for National's ENA Day on the Hill, coming April 28-29, 2020. For more information, please use link on the home page.
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Chair - Missy Wafer
This committee recognizes ER nurses across the state at the annual Education Conference. Committee members review applications for selection of awards recipients.