Your Instructor
Keanya is a seasoned Licensed Nurse with over 20 years of experience dedicated to patient care and medical education. In addition to her distinguished nursing career, Keanya is a certified American Heart Association/ Red Cross/ BLS CPR/AED Instructor. She is a proud military wife to a very decorated retired U.S. Marine of more than 24 years, a proud mother of four, and a grateful loving grandmother.
Driven by a deep-seated passion for community service, Keanya is an active member of her community and a very active leader in her local church. She leverages the resilience, adaptability, and leadership honed throughout her life—both in the clinic and within the military community—to empower others with life-saving skills. When she is not teaching or serving, you can find her relaxing with a good book or crafting often with her favorite Hot Tamales candy near. Her favorite color is green. She is a firm believer that life-saving skills and compassionate care are for everyone.
HeartStart CPR General Waiver & Disclaimer
1. Educational Purpose Only
Training provided by HeartStart CPR is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While the instructor is a licensed nurse, they are acting solely as a certified CPR instructor; this training does not establish a nurse-patient relationship nor constitute the practice of clinical nursing.
2. Physical Fitness & Assumption of Risk
Participants certify they are physically fit to perform strenuous activities required for CPR training, such as kneeling, bending, and repetitive chest compressions. By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks of physical injury and agree to release HeartStart CPR and its instructors from any liability or damages resulting from the training or future application of these techniques.
3. Guidelines & Compliance
Courses follow 2025 American Heart Association or Red Cross standards. HeartStart CPR does not guarantee that this certification will meet specific third-party employer or licensing board requirements.