Carolyn Strimike RN, MSN, APN is a board certified nurse practitioner specializing in health and wellness.  As a leading expert she has counseled and cared for thousands of patients over the years.  Carolyn is presently practicing in northern New Jersey caring for and educating patients about risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and health promotion.  She translates the latest medical and nursing research into practical tips to motivate people to adopt healthier lifestyles or educate healthcare professionals about prevention, early detection and treatments.  Carolyn has been teaching and speaking professionally for 19 years. 

Carolyn obtained her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nursing from Rutgers University.  Her certifications include: critical care nursing (CCRN), adult acute care nurse practitioner (ACNPC and ACNP-BC) and advanced cardiac life support. 

Carolyn's 22 year nursing background includes medical intensive care, cardiac surgery, invasive cardiology, coronary intensive care, progressive care, nursing education and disease prevention.

Carolyn also is the co-founder of Heartstrong, LLC a healthcare education and consulting business.

 

Recent Awards/Recognitions:

Outstanding Research Abstract Award presented at the 2009 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2009 National Conference, Nashville TN, June 2009

Circle of Excellence Award for Community Service presented by American Association of Critical Care Nursing, May 2008

Women’s Heart Advocate Award for Nurse Executive Leadership from The Women’s Heart Foundation, February 2008

“Go Red for Women” award/recognition from the Northern New Jersey Regional Board of Directors of the American Heart Association (June 2007)

William C Gates Health and Human Services Award, Presented by Paterson Rotary, Paterson, NJ, June 2006

Women of Vision Award, William Paterson University, Women’s History Month Closing Ceremony: Red Dress Dinner, March 2006

 

 

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