Brad Runzel - Biography
Brad has been with the University of Colorado Denver since 2005 and was promoted to the role of Simulation Technical Coordinator at the WELLS Center in June 2007. Before transitioning to the WELLS Center, he was involved in the initial design and development of the Faculty Development Initiative. This two-year, $1 million effort was funded by the Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment was designed to train practicing nurses to become "clinical scholars" who can provide classroom instruction and oversee clinical rotations.
As Simulation Technical Coordinator for the WELLS Center, Brad is responsible for all audio/visual equipment and programming, operating, and maintaining the eleven simulators currently in use at the Center. Brad has attended manufacturer lead training on the following products:
- Gaumard – Noelle 575 and Baby Hal
- Laerdal - SimMan and SimBaby
- METI - ECS (adult and pediatric), HPS, and BabySim
Brad is available as a consultant for simulator operation, programming, and troubleshooting. Brad keeps current with simulation technology and trends by attending national simulation conferences, assisting with poster presentations, and actively participating in simulation list-serves.
In addition to working directly with the simulators, Brad assisted in the development and presentation of the Critical Care Nursing Course, and the facilitation and debriefing workshops.
Brad holds a BA in communications from the University of Colorado and has a strong work history in management and leadership. Brad is currently enrolled in the Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing CHOICE BSN program. He will graduate in May 2010 and hopes to work in psychiatric or gerontologic nursing after graduation.
