GRIELY PERSIA, MSN,CMSRN
President Elect
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Currently assumes the position of Assistant Patient Care Manager at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC).
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She had been an advance Clinical Nurse from 2003-2018 at JHBMC.
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Former PNAMC Secretary (2016-2018) and Assistant Secretary (2018-2020).
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Speaker in nursing and other health care system conferences such as the Philippine Nurses Association Maryland Chapter General Assembly 5/18/18; The American Heart Association Conference at San Antonio, Texas 6/11/19; The Premiere Conference in Nashville Tennessee 6/19/18; University of Northern Philippines, Balikturo 2/6/20.
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Received the following awards: Bronze Award from Armstrong Institute; Star Honoree, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing; Rosenwald Star Innovator Award. JHU, School of Nursing.
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Actively participates in social as well as fundraising activities of PNAMC. In 2019, she initiated and led a fundraising campaign to provide school supplies to school children in two far flung areas in Ilocos Sur.
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She said that she is committed to create and support a positive, inspiring, and productive environment within and outside of the organization.
ERNA GONZALES MSN, BSN, CNEcl, PCCN, CMSRN
Secretary
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Patient Care Coordinator/ Nursing Supervisor for 16 years
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Lead Coordinator of the JHBMC Diversity Fair for 2 years
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CUSP Champion- Nursing Staffing Office
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Armstrong Institute Scholar- Project Bed Assignment Reduction
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Lead Coordinator "PPE for Nurses," a community Outreach
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Participant: Healthy Nurse Initiative; The Taal Victim Fund Drive; PNAMC Education & other PNAMC related events
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She expressed that with her 20 years of professional experience, her background in community health and clinical teaching, her background as a PNA Iloilo Chapter, Board of Director and her authentic commitment to support the Filipino nurse, makes her a great candidate for this position.
LEDHEA OMBAO, BSN, RN
Assistant Secretary
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Clinical Nurse at University of Maryland Midtown Campus
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PNAMC Secretary 2018-2020
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Participated in the PNAA Eastern Regional Conference held in Baltimore in 2017
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Active participant in PNAMC related projects such as continuing education, social events, fund raising activities and others
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Obtained her BSN degree from Cebu Doctors College
JOAN LUGTI, BSN, MAN,Ed.D
Treasurer
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Clinical Nurse II at University of Maryland Midtown Campus
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PNAMC member since 2015. Participated in the 2017 PNAA Eastern Regional conference
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PNAMC treasurer 2018-2020
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Represented PNAMC in various Health Fairs in DC & MD
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Active participant in PNAMC’s projects and activities
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A Graduate of Santa Rita College of Nursing 1991; Olivarez College 2001 for her MAN and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 2014 for her Ed.D
ANN ROSELLE AQUINO, BSN, RN
Assistant Treasurer
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Service Line Coordinator for General Surgery MIS, Bariatrics & Surgical Oncology
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OR Nurse since 2005
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PNAMC member since 2005
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Participates in PNAMC activities such as the New York bus trip fund raising activity and also the PNAMC Christmas Party.
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She recognizes the important role that the PNAMC does to the Filipino- American nurses and expressed her willingness to support the organization.
MERCY BOWERMAN, CNOR
Candidate for Board Member
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Recently retired as an OR Nurse from Mercy Medical Hospital.
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Received several clinical recognition/awards for leadership and charge nurse role
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Two time winner of the AORN excellence in Poster Award
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Co-author AORN Journal Article on Surgical Smoke
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PNAMC member since 2012. Active participant in various PNAMC activities and social events.
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Positions held in PNAMC: Assistant secretary 2014-2016; Secretary 2016-2018; Board Member 2018-2020
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She expressed her commitment in supporting and advocating for Fil-Am Nurses in Maryland and the United States and the fulfilment of the PNAMC goals and mission.
LOVE EUGENIO, CNOR
Candidate for Board Member
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Senior Clinical Nurse I, General OR UMMC, Midtown and Downtown and at Northwest Hospital
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A graduate of Saint Paul College of Manila and an RN at Makati Medical Center for 26 years
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Magnet Champion in the OR and hospital wide
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Brain child of the series, “Magnet Champion Workshop” at UMMC System
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Active member of PNAMC & PNAA for 16 years and a former PNA, Philippines member
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Served on various positions on the PNAMC Executive Board such as Committee Chair, Assistant Secretary, Board Member, President-Elect and the 6th PNAMC President
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Active participant in PNAMC activities such as continuing education, health fairs, fund raising and others.
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Represented PNAMC in various Fil-Am organizations, religious and social Groups.
JOSEFINA JARINA, BSN, CEN
Candidate for Board Member
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taff Nurse at Franklin Square Hospital
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PNAMC Member since 2010. Former Executive Board member 2012
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Unit representative for the Magnet Committee 2010-2016 and Evidence Based Practice Research Council 2014-2016
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Co-chair Nursing Grand Rounds 2014-2016
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Participant in PNAMC social functions as well as PNAMC sponsored medical missions
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Awarded a Leadership Excellence Award ENA 2011
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A graduate of The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in 1982
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She expressed her commitment for PNAMC to be the frontline organization in support of all Filipino Nurses, their values as well as their well-being.
LIL SALADA, CNOR
Candidate for Board Member
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OR Charge Nurse at UMMC
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PNAMC member since 2003 up to the present
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Initiated UMMC Annual Christmas for the Homeless project
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Part of the General OR Help Me Help You COVID 19 Project
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Member UMMC GOR Schedule Committee; Member Employee of the Month Committee
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PNAMC social committee Chair; Board Member 2018-2020; Operations Chair 2007 PNAA Eastern Region Conference; Operations Chair 2010 PNAA National Conference; Operations Chair 2018 PNAA Eastern Region Conference
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Her passion is to make sure that PNAMC attain its vision and mission.