University of Hawaii at Hilo

I've always felt like caregiving has been my calling. Ever since I can remember I've always had the need to help. If it was a friend or a complete stranger that I encountered on the side of the street. I find extreme happiness in providing a sense of relief to patients and their family's. My mom was diagnosed with psoriatic RA about 15 years ago. She fell very ill in 2017 and had to be hospitalized for a few months. At the beginning stages of her stay some of the providers weren't very kind to her. It made me feel very uneasy, like all control was out of my hands. A few weeks into her stay, the staffing changed and a brand new batch of providers came in. To say that I was relieved is an understatement. Being able to go home after our visits knowing that she was in great care gave me a feeling that I can't describe. This is the feeling that I strive to provide with each family that I come into contact with. A few of my most notable personality traits are that I'm compassionate, patient, understanding and find the joys out of the smallest things in life.

My mom's health has been quite a rollercoaster for her. She's currently in the hospital. Been hospitalized since January of this year. After helping her over some years with her business and caring for her, it's made love serving others even more. I've been by my mother's side for the last so many months. Still managing to work, do online schooling and be the for her makes me want to help others even more. I've attended workshops and seminars regarding health issues. With the skills and knowledge I've gained from helping nurses and caring for my mom, I can use it towards caring for others especially the elderly.

I am a kind hearted, dependableI, trustworthy and competent nurse. My experience includes working in home assisting a diverse population of clients. I professionally communicate needs of patient to appropriate parties in addition to carrying out a coordinated care plan. Experienced assisting in transfers, personal care, meals, chores, transportation, operation of wheel chair lift, and shopping. I was certified in 2003-2004, as a certified nurses aide then I had a career change for a bit. When I came back to nursing I worked as a home health aid through the care agency's in Hilo and Kona. I also have a Bachelors in Psychology and a Bachelors in Communication from the UH of Hilo. I live in Volcano, Hawaii and look forward to helping your family.

What makes me a great caregiver is I Love what I do. I have always wanted to be a nurse and help people and becoming a nurse aide allows me to do that. A personal achievement that I am proud of is becoming a Mom and now a Grandma. My Family means the world to me.

I love working with elders, my grandma has alzheimer's and I take care of her at home. I am a very Good communicator when it comes to elders along with my stellar organization. I have the ability to work under pressure and I am very patient with people. I am very good at time management, I work well with others, and I am a fast learner.

Personable, adaptive, alert

I am currently active duty but have a flexible schedule in the afternoon, nights and available on weekends. Prior to the Army I worked as a behavioral therapist in a in home care agency in Columbia, SC.