Type Of Business:
University, Medical Center
Expertise:
Ms. Nofrada's expertise is in adult transplants and clinical nursing.
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 and compassionate person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Nofrada would like to eliminate stress and promote wellness.
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:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance and to the support she received from her mentors Pat Folk and Nancy Stit, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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 a passion for educating her patients, bestowing upon them 17 years of experience as 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 and Supervising New Nurses
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse; Certification in Basic Life Support; Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support