Teri Flynn, BSN, MSN, ANP, is a highly experienced healthcare educator, American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor-Trainer, and nationally recognized clinical researcher. With more than 15 years of experience teaching AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), CPR, AED, and First Aid courses, Teri has trained thousands of healthcare professionals, first responders, students, and community members throughout Massachusetts.
As a senior Instructor-Trainer for CPRBoston.org, Teri specializes in evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care education, helping healthcare providers develop the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively to cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, choking incidents, and other life-threatening situations.
Teri’s extensive clinical background includes more than a decade of service in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Massachusetts General Hospital. She also spent over 10 years conducting cardiac research through collaborative programs involving Massachusetts General Hospital and the National Institutes of Health.
Her distinguished research career includes more than 15 years coordinating groundbreaking HIV/AIDS research studies at Massachusetts General Hospital and the National Institutes of Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Teri served as Research Coordinator for one of the first U.S. clinical trials leading to FDA approval of Remdesivir.
A nationally recognized speaker for Educational Development Associates and an inductee into the Northeastern University Nursing Hall of Fame, Teri is respected for her ability to translate complex medical concepts into engaging, practical learning experiences.