Nursing Instructors in Los Angeles, California

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Estela A. Gregory

POSITION: CEO / PRESIDENT

I am Estela A. Gregory, currently the CEO/President of International Career Institute DBA L.A School Nursing Career College since 2013. Presently, I am the owner of Health Care Plus Nursing Services Corp founded in 2019. Also, I became the Owner/Marketing Director of Shiprotectors International in Los Angeles, CA. Became an Administrator of Wilshire Healthcare Group LA. Physical Therapy / Massage Therapy Instructor in California School of Medical Sciences. Office Manager in Beverly Hills Orthopedic Medical Group Beverly Hills CA. Nursing Assistant at Southern California Nursing Services.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Business Management in University of Baguio, Baguio City Philippines. Successfully completed 1.5 Contact Hours of Targeting Intracellular Signaling Molecules in the Pursuit of Disease Remission and Comorbid Management of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis at Ultimate Medical Academy/Complete Conference Management. Completed 2.0 Contact hours of an Evidence-based Individualized Approach to the Management of Gastrointestinal Malignancies from Ultimate Medical Academy/Complete Conference Management.

I had the following Certifications/accomplishments in California:

• Stratford Career Institute (Business Management)
• International Association of Homeopathy
• The Alignment Technique
• Kinesiology Technology
• Touch for Health Body Workers
• Somatic Education
• Sports Injury Care & Prevention
• California School of Medical Sciences ( Beverly Hills, CA)
  Physical Therapy Aide /Massage Technician (Instructor)
• Massage Technician
• Certified Nursing Assistant- Good Samaritan Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)

Philippines:

Work Experience:

• Bureau of Internal Revenue (Baguio City, Philippines)

I have over 20 years in health care in both In-Home and Clinical settings. I have an extensive responsibility in Business Management as a successful owner and operator of a Home Health Care Agency and Administrator/Manager of the Doctor’s offices in Beverly Hills, CA. I am a results-oriented, marketing, and sales professional with a successful track record in closing cases for In-Home Private Duty Care. I am also self-motivated, with a proven track record in building organizations and assisting in increasing profit goals. I have been managing and directing all aspects of operating a privately owned Medical and Nursing Schools in Los Angeles, CA.

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Rafael Tolentino, MAEd, MAT, MD, PhD

Education Consultant

His work experience includes:

• Teaching in both traditional and online teaching environment at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Development of healthcare courses, programs, and curriculum in all levels
• Healthcare education and leadership in both degree and vocational programs.
• Administration and management of allied health programs at the traditional and online academic environments
• Assisting schools in getting approvals, accreditations, on-site visit surveys, facility improvement, state and federal compliance
• Development of program policies and procedures
• Writing books, modules, handbooks, catalogs, syllabi, lesson plans, newsletter, feasibility study and business plans
• Marketing and advertising

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Corazon De Vera, RN, BSN

Director of Nursing Program

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Oct. 2016 to Present
LAUSD – School Nurse
– Identifies health problems that could impact a student’s ability to learn and provide intervention by helping families find resolution to identified health barriers to learning.
– Conducts immunization programs of the students.
– Assess and evaluates the health appraisals of the students including vision, hearing, dental, orthopedic and developmental status.
– Refers students and parents to special programs or appropriated community resources for necessary services related to physical or mental health.
– Responds to emergency needs of students, accidents, emergency illnesses and crisis situations at the school.
– Provides inservice education to school personnel and children on first aid, communicable disease control, growth development and disease prevention.

2015 to Present
Director of Nursing Program
L.A. School Nursing Career College

2014 to Present
PromptCare Health Services Inc.
– Functioned as field Nurse
– assess, evaluates patients for admission to homehealth, made referrals to other ancillary workers as needed, updated PMD w/ Pt ‘s. condition. and clinical findings, VS/BSL.
– Performed skilled nursing procedures- IVF administration as ordered, wound care, medication administration (PO, subQ and IM)
– Educated and instructed Pt., family or CG on disease process, prevention and management, medications and diet restrictions, fall and safety precautions, regimen compliance and pain mgt.

2009 to 2014
Star Homehealth
– Worked as Nurse supervisor in the field.
– Functioned as Case Manager- Conducted team conference with nurses on Patient care, informed MD on changes in. Patient’s condition and carried out MD’s orders.
– Initiated the plan of care of Patients and validated nurses in its implementation.

2012 to 2014
St. John of God Retirement Home
– Works as Nursing Supervisor 3-11 shift with at least 60-80 patients. Coordinates with MD for admitted. discharged or transferred Patients. Supervises staff with Patient care

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Violeta Z. Thiam, RN

Instructor

PROFESSIONAL GOAL

To work in a health care setting where I will give individualized care to patients across the life span focusing on their emotional and physical needs. To expand my managerial skills by accepting positions and assignments that will allow me to work with others in the organization. Engage in lifelong learning and the professional development of self and others.

WORK EXPERIENCES

2016 to Present
Instructor
L.A. School Nursing Career College

2013 to Present
Palos Verdes Health Care Center
Skilled Nursing Home
Functions:
– Assesses residents and analyzes obtained information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline.
– Administers medications and treatments to residents; places orders for medication with the pharmacy.
– Responds to emergencies; assesses the condition of the resident; decides on the type of medical attention required.
– Maintains resident clinical files; keeps charts updated; documents.
– Supervises the certified nursing assistants and determines work procedures; prepares work schedule, expedites workflow, evaluates, counsels and disciplines.
– Ensures that certified nursing assistants adhere to standard job requirements.

2013 to Present
Home Health Nurse
Sierra Home Health Care Services, Inc.

2014 to Present
Prompt Care Health Services, Inc.

*The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

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Mariles C. Rosario, FNP-C,MSN, RN

Instructor

EDUCATION

December 2011
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science,
Mervyn Dymally School of Nursing, Los Angeles, California

March 2006
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Saint Dominic Savio College, Caloocan City, Philippines

April 1981
Doctor of Medicine
University of Santo Tomas, Manila City, Philippines

April 1975
Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology
University of Santo Tomas, Manila City, Philippines

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2016 – present
Instructor
L.A. School Nursing Career College

April 2012 – Present
Assistant Professor
Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

June 2015 – Present
Nurse Practitioner
SL Mercado M.D, Inc Clinic

February 2014 – Present
Nurse Practitioner (per diem)
Barton Associates Inc

November 2013 – Present
Nurse Practioner (per diem)
Health Essentials

November 2014 – 2015
Hospice Nurse
Graceful Palms Hospice & Palliative Care Corp

February 2010 – 2014
Registered Nurse
Shriners Hospitals for Children

January 2010 – October 2010
Registered Nurse — Supervisor
Windsor Gardens Cheviot Hills

November 2009 – March 2010
Registered Nurse — Charge Nurse
Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center

June 2008 – November 2008
Registered Nurse
Allwest Nursing Svc

2006-2007
Head Nurse – Charge
Pira Hospital. Cabugao, Philippines

1996-2006
Anesthesiologist and General Practitioner
Suero Hospital. Cabugao, Philippines

1992-2007
Manager
Rosario Home Care. Magsingal, Philippines

1989-2006
Anesthesiologist and General Practitioner
Lahoz Clinic. Vigan City, Philippines

1989-2006
Anesthesiologist and General Practitioner
Vigan Polyclinic Hospital. Vigan City, Philippines

1985-1989
Resident Physician (Anesthesia)
Rizal Medical Center. Pasig City, Philippines

1984-1985
Resident Physician (Internal Medicine)
Medical Center Manila Manila City, Philippines

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

2013-Present
Family Nurse Practitioner — Certified

Up to present
Registered Nurse (California and Nevada)

Expires February 2018
PALS by AHA

Expires July 2017
ACLS by AHA

Expires July 2017
BLS by AHA

October 2015
Director of Staff Development Course

January 2016
Principles and Methods of Teaching, Adult Learners

2006
Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination

1989
Department of Health Anesthesia Board Exams

1982
Physician Licensure Examination

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2015 – Present
Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association

2014 — Present
California Association of Nurse Practitioners

2012 — Present
Charles R. Drew University Alumni Association

2012 — Present
American Nurses Association

2012 — Present
California Nurses Association

2011 — Present
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

2006 — Present
Philippine Nurses Association

1990 — Present
Society for Obstetric Anesthesia of the Phil.

1988 — Present
Ilocos Sur Medical Society

1986 — Present
Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists

1984 — Present
Philippine Medical Association

1981 — Present
University of Santo Tomas Medical

Alumni Association

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Elma Ruden, RN

Instructor

GRADUATE PRE-NURSING – 1967
ST CATHERING SCHOOL OF NURSING PHILIPPINES – 1967
INDUSTRIAL NURSE PHILIPPINES – 1967 TO 1968

WORK EXPERIENCE – U. S. A.

1969 – 1971
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – GLENDALE CA : DIRECTOR OF NURSING

1971 – 1973
SUNLIGHT TROPICO SKILLED NURSING – GLENDALE CA : D.O.N.

1974 – 1985
PARK VIEW ACUTE HOSPITAL – LA SKILLED – D.O.N. (12 YEARS)

1984 – 1986
SUNRISE REST HOME – OWNER ADMINISTRATOR (SOLD)

1986 – 1994
STAR GROUP HOME – OWNER DEVELOPMENTALLY
ADMINISTRATOR DISABLED ADULT

1983 – 1993
DELMAR GROUP HOME DEVELOPMENTALLY OWNER ADMINISTRATOR

2018 TO CURRENT
LA SCHOOL NURSING CAREER COLLEGE – ADMINISTRATOR

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Myrna General

Marketing Manager

Worked in Dubai for over 25 years as a Nurse.

Worked for a Nursing Registry in Westwood California as Marketing Administrator and Collection for 10 years to present.

Working at L.A School Nursing Career College as the Marketing Manager, 2019 to present.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying new students.
• Supporting sales and lead generation efforts.
• Creating promotions with advertising managers.
• Understanding and developing budgets, including expenditures, research and development appropriations, return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
• Compiling lists describing our organization’s offerings.
• Developing and managing advertising campaigns.
• Organizing company conferences, trade shows, and major events.
• Building brand awareness and positioning.
• Evaluating and maintaining a marketing strategy.
• Directing, planning and coordinating marketing efforts.
• Communicating the marketing plan.
• Researching demand for the organization’s products and services.
• Evaluating competitors.
• Handling social media, public relation efforts, and content marketing.

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Elizabeth Marie Roxas Santos

POSITION: ADMISSION DIRECTOR

EDUCATION: DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY – Major (Business Management) Minor (Accounting)

• GLENDALE COLLEGE – Computer Software

My background includes supervising recruitment and admission processes for the school to meet—or exceed—admissions goals and quotas. From driving enrollment initiatives and establishing beneficial relationships to developing marketing campaigns and communicating with prospective students, my experience and success are certain to render me an immediate and positive contributor to the school. I assist in admissions documentation and student registration and have experience in product and service education and high-impact presentations. I am dynamic and professional, bringing expertise in recruiting and admitting qualified students. I also have excellent interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations and an exceptional ability to make administrative and procedural decisions. I am knowledgeable when it comes to targeting recruitment principles, procedures, and resources, and also have a thorough knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.

Work Experience:

1992 – 1997 – Marketing Supervisor
Ex Calibur Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

1997 – 2002 – Administrative Assistant
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

2002 – 2016 – Administrative Associate
Epione (Plastic Surgeon)
Beverly Hills, CA

2016 – present – Executive Assistant
United 26, Western Capital, The Myers Estate
Real Estate / Property Management
Vernon CA

2018 – present – Admission Director
L.A. School Nursing Career College
Wilshire CA