Type Of Business:
University, Medical Center
Expertise:
Ms. Nofrada's expertise is in adult transplants, clinical nursing, and the instruction and supervision of new nurses.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education, Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
RN; Journal of Christian Nursing; Family Circle; Sports Illustrated
Hobbies/Sports:
Photography, Gardening, Writing, Cooking, Hiking
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree, Victor Valley Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Secretary, Southern California Chapter, International Transplant Nurses Society; Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Network; American Nephrology Nurses' Association; American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Country of Origin:
California
Date of Distinction:
10/8/2009
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Nofrada hopes to be remembered by her peers as a caring, compassionate and giving person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Ms. Nofrada would eliminate stress.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were earning her degree and becoming an expert in the transplant field.
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the inspiration of her mother, a licensed vocational nurse.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Nofrada has known from a young age that she wanted to become a nurse. She was greatly inspired by her mother, who served as a nurse and helped her get into school. She also accredits her mentors, Pat Folk of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Nancy Stit, from the University of Pittsburgh. She has a passion for educating her patients, bestowing upon them 17 years of experience as a transplant nurse. She considers her greatest professional accomplishment to date becoming a transplant nurse. She advises others who aspire to enter into the nursing profession to show compassion for their patients, have respect for their peers and always remain humble. She would like to dedicate this recognition to her mother, Anne Nofrada.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Precepting New Nurses
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse; Certification in Basic Life Support; Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support