Type Of Business:
Technical Education Facility
Major Product/SVS:
Adult and Secondary-Level Programs, Continuing Education Programs
Favorite Business Publication:
Nursing-Related Journals
Hobbies/Sports:
Camping, Reading, Knitting, Crocheting, Playing the Violin
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Central Connecticut State University
Affiliations Awards:
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund; American Legion Auxiliary; Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians; Handyman Club of America; Bethlehem Fair Society Inc.
Place of Birth:
New Britain, CT
Industry:
Nursing Education
Children's Names:
Anthony, Judith, Sandra, Joseph, Steveann
Date of Distinction:
10/28/2008
Work History:
Instructor, Learning Disadvantage, Bilingual Adults Certified Nursing Assistant Program; Certified Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator; State of Connecticut Expert Witness for Certified Nursing Assistant Program; Registered Nurse, Head Supervisor, Long Term Care Hospital; Registered Nurse, Head Nurse, Convalescent Home; Registered Nurse, High-Risk Maternity and Delivery Unit; Developer, Refresher Course and Test Materials for Lapsed Registration Registered Nurse's; Developer, Refresher Course and Test Materials for Lapsed Registration Licensed Practical Nurse's; Director, Arts and Crafts for Two Campgrounds; Director, Bingo Program for Two Campgrounds
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mrs. Centurelli's life-threatening experience, attention to detail and consideration for little and less-significant things separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Mrs. Centurelli's greatest personal and professional accomplishment was balancing her career, education and the upbringing of her five children.
Expanded Biography:
Something done 'good enough' is never really done good enough. Something worth doing, is worth doing well the first time.
Charity:
Volunteer, Three Indian Schools, United States; Sacred Heart League Food Share; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Americans Helping Americans; Volunteer, Annual Bethlehem Fair
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she saw a need for well-trained caregivers in the medical field and enjoyed teaching as well as nursing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Centurelli has rendered counseling services pertaining to continued education, domestic violence and those undergoing alcohol and drug rehabilitation. She was resuscitated after being listed as dead on arrival from an auto accident as a teenager and was told to enter a long-term care facility as she would never walk again because they wanted to amputate one leg. She was also told that she would lose the use of her left arm and be unable to speak clearly again. She decided that she needed to enter the medical profession and become a registered nurse and refused the operation, never gave up and made a complete recovery. Her 'never-give-up' attitude is something she encourages her patients and certified nursing assistant students to utilize.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Utilizing her Experience as a Registered Nurse to Educate Adults in the Medical Program by Teaching Bilingual Students Geriatric, Rehabilitative, Orthopedic and Neurological-related Medical Care
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse, New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing; Professional Educator, State of Connecticut