Lorrie Perez
Lakewood,California
Summary
Experienced Trauma System Program Manager for Los Angeles County EMS with more than 20 years of experience in high-volume emergency department and Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality patient care. Extensive expertise in EMS and trauma systems, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and prehospital care coordination. Proven ability to collaborate across agencies to improve patient outcomes and system-wide performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trauma System Program Manager
Los Angeles County EMS Agency
Santa Fe Springs, California
10.2016 - Current
- Coordinate trauma quality improvement initiatives across the Los Angeles County trauma system
- Lead data validation and compliance activities related to ACS requirements, state requirements, and local EMS requirements
- Collaborate with trauma centers, receiving centers, and EMS providers to improve system performance
- Coordinate/Lead all trauma related meetings, Trauma Hospital Advisory Meeting (THAC), THAC Data Subcommittee, THAC QI Subcommittee, QI Regional Meetings
- Provide oversight for LA EMS policies relating to trauma, stroke, and base hospitals
- Monitor and verify compliance with the LA EMS Trauma Agreement
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN)
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2011 - Current
- Provided real-time base hospital medical control to EMS personnel, delivering clinical guidance for high-acuity medical and trauma patients in the prehospital setting.
- Applied advanced nursing judgment to authorize treatments, interventions, and destination decisions in accordance with EMS protocols and physician direction.
- Supported EMS crews during complex, time-sensitive calls, including cardiac arrest, stroke, STEMI, trauma, and pediatric emergencies.
- Served as a critical liaison between EMS providers, receiving facilities, and base hospital physicians to ensure continuity of care and effective communication.
- Facilitated accurate and timely EMS-to-hospital notifications, including trauma, stroke, and STEMI activations.
- Collaborated with EMS agencies to clarify protocols, address field questions, and support safe patient care decisions.
- Ensured adherence to local, state, and regional EMS policies, scope of practice, and treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
07.2005 - Current
- Provided high-quality nursing care in a high-volume emergency department and trauma center, managing critically ill and injured patients across the lifespan.
- Delivered rapid assessment, stabilization, and ongoing care for trauma activations, including blunt and penetrating injuries, multisystem trauma, and medical emergencies.
- Managed simultaneous high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient safety, accuracy, and compassion.
- Performed advanced clinical interventions, including airway management support, massive transfusion protocol initiation, and continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimized cross-contamination risks.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Maintains full compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality and security of protected health information.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Trauma System Management
- Clinical leadership and mentorship
- Policy and protocol development
- Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking
- Prehospital medical control and base hospital communication
- Trauma and high-acuity patient management
- Rapid prioritization and decision-making in time-sensitive situations
- EMS protocol interpretation and application
- Destination decision support and diversion management
- Quality improvement (QI) and performance improvement (PI)
- Regulatory compliance (EMS, ACS, state requirements)
- Data review, validation, and trend analysis
- Corrective action planning and follow-up
- HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
Timeline
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
08.2019 - 05.2021
Trauma System Program Manager
Los Angeles County EMS Agency
10.2016 - Current
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN)
Los Angeles General Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
07.2005 - Current