DeAndrea Jordan
Owner/Director/Compliance Trainer
Supplemental Registered Nurse/Extern
American Heart Association - CPR Instructor

Ms. Jordan is a healthcare & childcare compliance trainer, an American Heart Association-CPR & First Aid Instructor, and a Supplemental Registered Nurse/Extern.  She has been organizing and conducting a wide variety of face-to-face trainings for 30+ years.  She is also a professionally trained and certified Criminal Justice Practitioner and has worked with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Children's Protective Services as a CPS Investigator conducting forensic investigations.  Also, while working for Carnival Cruise Line / Carnival Corporation, Ms. Jordan utilized her healthcare skills triaging sick and injured patients while they were in-patient, out-patient, and in emergency rooms.  She worked in (ICU) - Intensive Care Unit taking care of crew members and passengers in the ship's onboard medical center.  She also used her emergency skills to help manage overboard search & water rescue recovery efforts.  Ms. Jordan was also given the opportunity to help many patients while working in the Medical-Surgical Unit at HCA Hospital in Cypress, Texas.  Ms. Jordan has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree and has completed a registered nurse program. She has previously taught school-aged children on elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as those on college levels in the Houston area.  Ms. Jordan previously taught high school / college preparatory coursework in "Principles of Nursing Science".  The Texas Education Agency approved this first of its kind program for IDEA Public Schools / College Preparatory Schools, and Ms. Jordan was selected as the school's first Nursing Instructor.  Her goal was to help prepare students for a future career in nursing while simultaneously helping them to earn early college credit while attending high school.  She also has a specialized certification for individualized treatment in (ABA Therapy) as a "Registered Behavorial Technician" and plays a vital role in engineering behavior for children.  She is also a certified (TESOL) instructor - "Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages" as a Foreign Language.  She has introduced students to 100% online, hybrid, and virtual-platform didactic learning for coursework completion opportunities.  Her expertise is public relations, securing business contracts, and childcare curriculum design for learning.  Ms. Jordan also offers consulting services for personal care homes and assisted living facilities as well as childcare facilities.  Ms. Jordan's tenacity, creativity, and organizational skills as well as her zestful approach toward education and business will get you on the road to your educational pathway and help lead you to success. 
                                             Participation & Accomplishments 
* Texas Children's Hospital - Transplant Olympic Games of America...
* Domestic & International Humanitarian Efforts... 
* Induction into the National Society of Leadership and Success...
* Active Associate Member of the Texas Public Employees Association... 

Patrice Simmons RN
Registered Nurse

Mrs. Simmons is a dedicated and patient-focused nurse with proven strength in acute patient care, staff development, family advocacy, and patient education.  She is a high-functioning multi-tasking nurse with a strong background in enrollment and retention. She is widely recognized as an excellent care provider, advocate, and educator.  She has a strong ability to facilitate and lead in both healthcare and childcare settings with outstanding communication skills. Ms. Simmons has managed day-to-day operations, hired as well as trained healthcare staff.   

Lena Cooper LVN 
Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Heart Association - CPR Instructor

Ms. Cooper is one of Life Saver Academy's most exceptional nurses as well as CPR instructor, and has a strong background in pediatric nursing.  She has a special niche for finding ways to help improve our training, and she is committed to providing a positive mind-stimulating environment that allows for a strong foundation for life-long learning.  She is one of the most pleasant and favorable team members aboard.  She is also one of the most requested instructors for training.  It is our hope that you will have an opportunity to join us and experience her sweet spirit and unique as well as fun teaching styles...We love her, and we know you will too.    

Xoichi Laragetti RN
Registered Nurse

Mrs. Laragetti has previously worked as an elementary school registered nurse and also has experience in hearing and vision screening.  She is currently working with Life Saver Academy as one of our instructors.  She has a great reputation with her nurse counterparts and/or co-workers.  She is extremely knowledgeable and highly educated in areas of nurse management and healthcare administration.  She has a high-level of interest in providing care for children of all age-groups and geriatrics.  She is excited to be a part of the training team, and we are excited to have her with us.  We hope you too will have an opportunity to meet such an awesome nurse educator.  We are very happy to have her on our team.

Ethel Harrison RN BSN
Registered Nurse

Byron Harrison 
Career Development Advisor & Resume Writer

Mr. Harrison holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from DePaul University, and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield. With over 20 years of experience in public service, he has dedicated his career to helping people and providing the information and tools needed to reach their educational and professional goals. He has worked in various positions in the public sector in social services, and education, including as a GED instructor, career counselor, and academic advisor. Mr. Harrison has real-world experience, and data driven research to help with your career development in resume/cover letter, interviewing skills, job search strategy, and workplace etiquette. He has also organized and executed several career fairs for many students.