Patricia Mazzaotta

Patricia Mazzotta, graduate of the Registered Practical Nursing program in 1997 and the Practical Nursing program in 2002, has shown a true commitment to nursing and the preparation of the next generation of nurses. Through her extensive clinical experience and pursuit of education she has excelled in both her professions as a registered nurse and teacher. Currently serving as a nursing professor and program co-ordinator at Centennial College, Mazzotta is responsible for developing and implementing orientation for new faculty and providing instruction and evidence-based practice for students in classes such as nursing research, health assessment and pathotherapeutics. Prior to joining Centennial, she worked in several units at the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in Toronto, Ontario. This included time with the Emergency and Trauma unit, Coronary Intensive Care unit and Telemetry/Angioplasty unit. Mazzotta has also maintained her commitment to education during her established career, completing her bachelor of science (nursing) degree at Ryerson University and her master of science (nursing) degree at York University. She is currently set to begin her PhD in nursing through the University of Victoria in September 2013. Her hard work in nursing care and the classroom have both been recognized. She has received several awards including the Board of Governor’s Teaching Excellence Award from Centennial College. As well, she was recently one of only six recipients from across Canada to receive the John and Suanne Roueche Award for Excellence from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Mazzotta gives back to the community by assisting with local soup kitchens and elementary school events and she has volunteered with the Strong Girls, Strong Women campaign educating young girls on the importance of education though positive role models.