12/15/2025
Why I Teach CPR the Way I Do
I’ve been a critical care flight paramedic for over 25 years.
I’ve worked the scenes you never want to imagine.
And here’s the part people don’t expect…
The scariest emergency I’ve ever been in wasn’t on a call.
It was my dad.
He was struggling to breathe — really struggling.
My family was there. Everyone looked at me.
“Lisa… do something.”
At the time, I was a basic EMT. I had training. I had certifications.
And still… my mind went blank for a second.
I remember thinking, “Okay… breathe. Where do I check for a pulse again?”
Not because I didn’t know — but because when it’s your person, your nervous system hits differently.
That moment changed how I teach forever.
I’ve since been the provider rushing in.
I’ve been the patient needing help.
And I’ve been the family member standing there, heart racing, praying someone knows what to do.
Each role carries its own fear. Its own emotion. Its own kind of pressure.
That’s why my CPR classes aren’t just about skills — they’re about confidence.
About staying steady when things feel chaotic.
About knowing what to do before your brain wants to freeze.
Every class I teach comes with real experience, real stories, and real-life context — so when it matters, your body remembers even if your mind hesitates.
I don’t teach CPR to scare people.
I teach it so you can feel capable.
So your family has a leader.
So your workplace has someone who can take the next right step.
Lisa ❤️🤎
Because I’ve seen it from every side — and I’ve got you.
