Summary
Carrie Breakell, RN, MSN, IBCLC, is a registered nurse, nurse educator, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who is passionate about advancing nursing education, fostering a love of learning, and promoting compassionate patient care. She teaches across the undergraduate nursing curriculum and is dedicated to preparing future nurses to provide safe, high-quality, patient and family-centered care. Her teaching emphasizes clinical judgment, effective communication, and the development of confident, compassionate nursing professionals.
With a strong commitment to health and wellness, Carrie embraces a holistic approach to care and is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities throughout rural Nevada. Through education, mentorship, and community engagement, she strives to inspire future nurses to lead with compassion, serve with purpose, and make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of those they care for.
Courses taught
- NURS 301L – Health Assessment of the Individual Laboratory
- NURS 301 – Health Assessment of the Individual
- NURS 318 – Nursing Care of the Individual Practicum
- NURS 353 – Maternal Newborn Nursing
- NURS 434 – Nursing Care of the Individual Practicum
- NURS 346 – Nursing Care of the Individual Practicum
- NURS 347 – Nursing Care of Families, Children and Childbearing Individuals Practicum
- NURS 454L – Nursing Care of the Individual III Laboratory
- NURS 457 – Dimensions of Health and Wellness
Professional service
- Orvis School of Nursing Student Nurse Association, Co-Chair
- Orvis School of Nursing Simulation Committee
- Orvis School of Nursing Awards and Recognition Committee
- Community Health Advisory Group, Truckee Tahoe Region
Education
- Master of Nursing Education, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
- Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
- Associate in Nursing, Community College of Rhode Island, Newport, RI
Professional certifications
- Nevada Registered Nurse
- California Registered Nurse
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- NRP, Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- IBCLC, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, American Heart Association