Spotlighting Excellence

We are so proud to congratulate our very own, President-elect, Ira L. Martin, for winning the 2017 PNAA Scholarship Award! This is one of the many benefits of being a member of this prestigious national organization PNAA . As you register and pay your annual membership dues of 80 dollars you become a member of PNANH ( Philippine Nurses Association of North Houston & PNAA ( Philippine Nurses association of America ) . PNAA Scholarship is offered annually for members pursuing graduate school (Masters and Doctorate) . Another perks for members is discounted tuition fees if enrolled in Grand Canyon University.
Please contact the PNANH Executive Board and or Ira Martin , she will be a good resource to help you prepare and apply for next year's scholarship award of $2,000!!! Feel free to check mypnaa.orgwebsite too!
CONGRATULATIONS Ira !  By: Jennilyn Lano

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Spotlighting Teamwork!

PNANH Katy Team

From L to R: Mercedes Napasindayao(ICU/PACU); Robelyn Cadua (MS); Myrtle Hunter (MS); Marites Tanglao(ICU/PACU); Elisa Tahmasebi (ICU); Genevieve Duenas (MS Methodist West); Emilyn Gonzales (Nrng Admin); Jennilyn Lano, PNANH President; Marilou Reyes (MS); Charmie Rebugio (MS); Nonna Lou Aranas (MS); Sybil Gevino (ICU); Maria Dela Paz (ICU); Nielisa Ras (MS); Pilar Paz Rubido (MS); Ludy DeLeon (PACU/PAT); John Corros (MS); Lizbeth Coz (Observation Unit)

When it comes to teamwork and positive outcomes, PNANH Katy team leads the way. As a team, the Katy group, worked together and along with the PNANH Education team lead by Ludy DeLeon and Emilyn Gonzales, delivered an impressive Fall Conference. It was a sight to behold the collaboration that lead to a well attended and successful 2016 PNANH Fall Seminar held at Methodist West Hospital. The Executive Board of PNANH is truly proud to see leadership shine in this team. 

Meet our president

Jennilyn Lano, BSN, RN-BC,  is a  nurse of 22 years. A graduate of  Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mizamiz University, Philippines in 1993, Jennilyn started as an Emergency Room Nurse in Tomball Regional Hospital in 2002. She is presently a relief charge nurse, resource and preceptor of qf a Medical Surgical Unit at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.With specialty in emergency room nursing , medical surgical and telemetry nursing, the organization is blessed to have elected a leader whose commitment to excellence and in inspiring her constituents will truly guide this organization to the right path.  Among the many accomplishments of Jennilyn was serving as shared governance chairman in 2011-2012. Committed to compassionate care, Jennilyn  received ICARE resipient award in 2008. She  also earned a stroke care giver  award in 2015. As part of the 20 original member, Jennilyn served the organization in the capacity of co chairman of membership. Her dedication and talent in recruiting, along with the organzaiton's membership chariman, Delia Bell, PNANH has earned the award of having the 2nd most members at the last national conference in Washignton DC. 
Jennileyn is very passionate in leading and serving. Her commitment in developing members to engage and use the organization in enhancing an dpromoting their individual skills. Philippine Nurses Association on North Houston members have been actively involved in their hospitals' commitees. Supported by her husband German Lano, Jenny will surely need every help she can in this journey. 



 

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Spotlighting         Excellence

Meet Alexander Oliver, RN, BSN, PCCN currently a staff of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Alex, a nurse for 11 years, graduated from University of Perpetual Help System in Laguna Philippines. He finished Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2003 with the honor of Magna Cum Laude. Smart as tack, Oliver worked in Oncology and ICU for 2 years in the Philippines then migrated to the US in 2006. Critical Care Nursing as his passion, Oliver worked in Florida in Step Down Unit then transferred to Texas. He continues to practice in Intermediate Care Unit, showed mastery in his chosen field by becoming a Certified Progressive Care Nurse. He was recently awarded by Good Samaritan Foundation with Bronze Medal Award for his outstanding contribution to nursing and his community. A member of PNA North Houston since 2012, Oliver is one our rising stars. His enthusiasm and friendliness serves as inspiration to other members and officers of the organization. Oliver loves playing chess, watching  movies and taking care of his health. If he is not helping others promote healthy life, he spends his time at the gym developing his muscles for a healthy well being.

Meet Kathleen Bugarin, RN, MSN. A new member, and rising star of PNAMH North and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Kathleen graduated with Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Manila Doctor's College, Philippines in 1995. Sharp as a wit, Kathleen earned a spot in the Top 20 Highest Scorers of the Philippine Nursing Board Examination, besting thousands of Nurses from all over the country. She came to the United States in 2002 and started working for Doctor's Hospital as Medical Surgical Nurse then moved to MD Anderson Cancer Center as Interventional Radiology Nurse. She has since been promoted as Assistant Nurse Manager. Juggling work, family and school, she successfully earned in 2014 a Master of Science degree in Nursing focus on Leadership. Truly a leader, Kathleen also serves the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of Association of Radiology and Imaging Nurses (TGCC-ARIN) as Treasurer. In 2011, Kathleen presented abstract about Rapid Response Team in Diagnostic Imaging at the Radiological  Society of  North America in Chicago, Illinois.
Our members and future leaders continue to shine everywhere. Their dedication to excellence, their contributions to nursing and influence to our community highlight the common goals we cultivate in being a Philippine Nurses Association of America and Philippine Nurses Association of  Metro Houston North .

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Congratulations to the following PNAMH North members for their recent achievements:
Silver Medalist, Good Samaritan Foundation
       Cristina Dimafiles, Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Bronze Medalists, Good Samaritan Foundation
       Gina Milan, Memorial Hermann the Woodlands
       Rowelan Cubelo, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
       Alexander Oliver, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
       Eliza Dioson, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
       Rosie Marquez, St. Luke's The Woodlands
       Delia Bell, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
       Raul Dimafiles, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification
       Myrah Ubas, Houston Methodist Hospital

2nd Place Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Annual Poster Presentation
   " Hemoglycaemia Study" by Elaine Ngitit, RN, BSN, CCRN
3rd Place  Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Annual Poster Presentation
   " Post Craniotomy Care" by Ludy De Leon, RN, BSN, CVRN

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Meet Rosanne Darcera-Castillo, RN, BSN, CVRN. A graduate  of University of Cebu, Philippines in 2006, Rosanne is a staff  of Cardiovascular Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston. Originally a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2001, Rosanne was inspired to go back to school and study Nursing after caring for her sick father. Following the Nightingale footprints, Rosanne completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing to fulfill her passion for service. An intermediate care nurse for 8 years, her dedication for caring to our patients is consistently aligned with excellence. Recently, Rosanne passed the Cardiovascular RN Certification.

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Elaine Ngitit, RN, BSN, CCRN is one of the 6 Outstanding Filipino Nurses of Houston. Besting other candidates all over Houston, Elaine was chosen for her many achievements including a recent poster presentation at the AACN National Teaching Institute on Early Mobility  in Denver Colorado. An ICU nurse at Methodist WIllowbrook, ELaine's humility, great sense of patient focus and consistent quality care to her patients are just a few of her outstanding qualities. She currently serves PNAMH North as Assistant Treasurer,  Elaine brings enormous wealth of  enthusiasm, ideas and friendship.
Outstanding Filipino Nurses awards night was held on  May 31, 2014 at West Chase Hilton in Houston.

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