Carissa Coccimiglio, DNP FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
Carissa Coccimiglio, DNP, FNP-BC is a Clinical Assistant Professor. She started her career as a registered nurse in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Dr. Coccimiglio then moved into the hospital setting, working in Hematology-Oncology and Medical-Surgical Nursing in various roles from staff nurse to charge nurse, over the last ten years. She currently still practices as a registered nurse in a Medical-Surgical unit. Dr. Coccimiglio implemented her DNP quality improvement project at SUNY Downstate's Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease clinic. The focus of her quality improvement initiative was medication reconciliation in older adults. Dr. Coccimiglio presented her quality improvement project in April 2025 at the 37th Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions. Dr. Coccimiglio aspires to work as an FNP with the geriatric population.
Expertise
- Critical Care
- Geriatrics
Research Focus
Medication reconciliation in older adults
Academic Qualifications
- DNP SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
- BSN College of Staten Island CUNY
- AASN College of Staten Island CUNY
Licensure/Certification
- Nurse Practitioner in Family Health, State of New York
- ANCC Board Certified in Family Nurse Practice
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of New York