Curriculum Vitae
Laura Rutledge, R.N., M.N., C.R.N.I.
3M Center, Medical Division
Clinical Research Specialist
Building 270-4N-01
St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000
Education
Emory University- Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Nursing – Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist
Thesis: Relationship of Stressful Life Events to the Frequency of Sickle Cell Crisis
University of Nebraska College of Nursing-Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Honors and Awards
Rated as a Top Professor by students, Midland Lutheran College
Anonymous Scholarship Recipient
Graduated with Highest Honors, University of Nebraska
Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship Recipient
Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Sorority, Omaha Nebraska
Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Sorority, Atlanta Georgia
Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Sorority, Fremont Nebraska
Certification
2002 - Present Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy (CRNI)
1993- 1996 Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Employment
2006- Present Clinical Research Specialist
3M Medical Division-Clinical Research Department
St. Paul, Minnesota
2000-2005 Senior Technical Services Specialist (Tegaderm and Infusion Therapy)
3M Skin Health Care- Medical Division
St. Paul, Minnesota
1999-2000 Risk Management Specialist
United Hospital/Allina Health System
St. Paul, Minnesota
1997-1999 Operations Leader, Emergency Department
United Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota
1996-1997 Staff Development Coordinator, Medical Units
United Hospital-St. Paul, Minnesota
1990-1995 Clinical Nurse Administrator
CCU, Telemetry, Cardiac Cath Labs
Edward Hines V.A. Hospital-Hines, Illinois
1990 Pulmonary Educator/Clinical Specialist
Research and Development Department
Rhode Island Hospital-Providence, Rhode Island
1989-1990 Manager, Emergency and Trauma Services
St. Anthony Medical Center-Rockford, Illinois
1988-1989 Manager, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
St. Anthony Medical Center- Rockford, Illinois
1986-1987 Staff Development, Critical Care Centers
St. Anthony Medical Center-Rockford, Illinois
1981-1986 Assistant Professor of Nursing- Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Midland Lutheran College-Fremont, Nebraska
Professional Memberships
2000-present Infusion Nurses Society, 2006 Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice Reviewer
2000-present National Association of Vascular Access Networks, Journal Committee Member
1993-1996 American Association of Critical Care Nurses
1996 Minnesota Organization of Nurse Leaders
1994-1995 American Association of University Women
1985 Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Society
Publications
McCormick, R and Rutledge, L “New IV Guidelines, What’s Most Critical To Know” Infection Control Today, January 2003.
Kubala, J and Rutledge, L “CRBSI: A Deadly, Yet Preventable Infection” Managing Infection Control, February 2004.
Professional Presentations
2006 “I.V. Dressings—Evolution and Troubleshooting” (Roundtable)
March 14 – Suncoast I.N.S. Chapter
2005 “How to Become a Better C.S.I.--Catheter Site Investigator”
February 3 – A.V.A. Twin Cities Chapter
2004 “Enhancing Barriers to Reduce Catheter-Related Infections”
June 17- Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles CA
2004 “Tips for the Appropriate Use of Tapes and Transparent Film Dressings”
May 21- Coram Health Care, Mendota Heights MN
2004 “Solutions for Protecting and Securing an I.V. Site”
March 18 – Northern Virginia INS Chapter
2003 “The New CDC-HICPAC IV Guideline- What’s Most Critical to Know”
April 9 – Long Island, NY INS Chapter
2000 “Basics of IV Therapy”
A 3M Workshop
St. Paul, Minnesota
1998 “Documentation Do’s and Don’ts” & “New Laws in Health Care”
Monthly Competency Day presentations
United Hospital-St. Paul, Minnesota
1990 Critical Care Course: Pulmonary System Assessment
ABG Interpretation, Understanding A-a gradient
Rhode Island Hospital-Providence, Rhode Island
1986-1990 Presentations for Critical Care Course:
Fluids and Electrolytes, IV Fluids, ABCs of ABG interpretation,
Pulmonary Assessment Skills
Basic ECG Interpretation & Actions- Monitoring Techs, Pediatric and OB nurses
St. Anthony Medical Center-Rockford, Illinois