Background
Helms, Mary Ann was born on June 26, 1944 in Tulsa. Daughter of Ray Ira and Binnie Dale (Dilday) Smith.
Helms, Mary Ann was born on June 26, 1944 in Tulsa. Daughter of Ray Ira and Binnie Dale (Dilday) Smith.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, 1966. Master of Religious Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1971. MSN, Medical College Georgia, 1976.
Orthopedic/psychiatric nurse, Veterans Administration Hospital., Oklahoma City, 1966-1968; operating room nurse, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, 1968-1971; instructor nursing, Norton Hospital School Nursing, Louisville, 1971-1972; nursing coordinator Child Development Center, U. Louisville, 1972-1974; neonatal intensive care nurse, University Hospital, Augusta, 1974-1977; instructor nursing, Medical College Georgia, Augusta, 1977-1978; assistant professor nursing, U. Louisville, 1978-1979; assistant professor nursing, Tennessee State University, Nashville, 1979-1986; coordinator education, Tennessee Christian Medical Center, Madison, since 1986. Cpr instructor American Red Cross, 1987- preparation for parenthood instructor, 1979-1987. Member Venezuelian medical missions team Southern Baptist Convention, 1989.
Member Community Disaster Planning Council, Nashville, since 1990, PTO, Hendersonville, since 1990. Active Little League, Henderson, since 1990, Boy Scouts American, since 1990. Captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1968-1975.
Member American Nurses Association, American Association of University Professors, American Association Colleges Ob-Gyn., American Hospital Association, American Association Healthcare Education and Training (regional representative 1989-1990), National Nursing Staff Development Organization, National Association Miniature Enthusiasts, International Guild Miniature Artisans.
Married Arvel L. Helms, April 29, 1972 (divorced 1984). Children: J. Hunter, Benjamin Alan.