Meet Our Instructors
Chuck Jiardina, MS, CNMT, RT(N), NMTCB(CT)
My name is Chuck and I am an Instructor Trainer with both American Heart Association and ASHI. I have done educational talks in Nuclear Medicine, CT, and PET. Currently, I work as a PET/CT and CT Technologist. I enjoy education and running Illinois CPR Pros.
We always work towards the best practices in education and make classes a learning environment. We are always open for questions and will provide follow up when needed.
Taylor Knight, BSN, RN, CVRN
My name is Taylor Knight I have been a RN since 2013 and worked in a variety of roles including ED, Cardiology, and Psychiatric Nursing. I enjoy instructing students and traveling. I was also a travel nurse and worked in Vermont, Missouri, and Colorado for 3 years.
I enjoy traveling with my family and being creative with my personal endeavors. I try to make CPR and ACLS classes exciting and a supportive environment for students and staff.
Charlie Jiardina, RN
My name is Charlie, and I am an instructor with Illinois CPR Pros, LLC. I have been in Nursing in several capacities over the years including, such as, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Outpatient Cardiology, and Military Nurse.
The one thing I like about being a CPR Educator is teaching others and seeing them grow.
Julie Coe
My name is Julie Coe, I have taught CPR for 11 years, it is my favorite hobby. Along with instructing, I am an EMT, Mother to 4 and 1 with 4 legs, Wife, and home improvement master.
I travel all over Indiana to Instruct you, your staff, or your friends how to push hard and fast. I lost both my parents to heart disease and feel that everyone should know how to help someone in need. I can customize your lesson and make it fun; I look forward to working with you soon!
Deena Kerschner Johnson
I have taught CPR for many years and strive to educate people through education, inspiration and support, to reach a level of confidence and skill that they willingly, and effectively, respond in case of emergency.
I instruct areas near and around the Kansas City, MO and surrounding areas!
Veronica Moran
I have taught EKG and Stress Test Courses for local colleges in the Chicago Area for several years and joined Illinois CPR Pros to elevate my abilities in the Healthcare setting.
Seeing student success is what drives me to be successful when instructing CPR.