Congratulations to Our KKV MAs!

We would like to congratulate our KKV Medical Assistants, Aileen Mamac, Cherrylyn Ramos, Giliane Tasan, Jeremy Raquino, Karen Alcover, Margarette Pagsisihan, and Merlyn Dela Cruz, who recently completed coursework to pass their nursing exam! This group worked together as a cohort to support each other through all the challenges along their journey. “We are like a family, always working as a team,” says KKV Registered Nurse Angie Balbuena, who worked closely with the Medical Assistants. “We're sad seeing them leave, but we are also happy that they're making their dreams come true. MA’s work hand in hand with providers, so their role is very important for our department.” While they are all moving on to become registered nurses at other healthcare facilities, KKV is proud and grateful to have been a part of their journey.  

 

Photo courtesy of Aileen Mamac.

Aileen Mamac has been with KKV for nearly 6 years. As an MA, she says her favorite part of the job was being able to gain a lot of knowledge and experience working in a healthcare facility. “I’m glad I was able to create a positive impact in other people’s lives by aiding their health concerns,” she said. Her favorite thing about KKV was how supportive and flexible her supervisors and colleagues were. Aileen is looking forward to furthering her career and exploring her capabilities as an RN. 

 
 

Photo courtesy of Cherrylyn Ramos.

Cherrylyn Ramos has been an MA at KKV for almost 3 years. Her favorite thing about KKV was how collaborative and supportive her work environment was. “My favorite thing [about being an MA] is the sense of fulfillment I get from knowing I'm making a difference in my community and helping people in need,” she said. Cherrylyn is excited to continue learning and take on new challenges in her career.  

 
 

Photo courtesy of Giliane Tasan.

Giliane Tasan has been with KKV for nearly 2 years as an MA. The thing she loved most about being an MA was interacting with patients and doctors and gaining experience in the medical field. “It was always my goal to pass the nursing exam,” she said. “I’ve failed in the past and decided to apply to KKV while I studied to retake it. KKV was a great stepping stone for me and helped me to achieve my goals.” Giliane is excited to gain experience in a hospital setting and spread her wings as a registered nurse.  

 
 

Photo courtesy of Margarette Pagsisihan.

Margarette Pagsisihan has been an MA at KKV for 10 years. She says there are so many things she loved about working here, especially the people. “Some of my greatest friendships all began at KKV,” said Margarette. “I don’t know what I’d do without them.” Margarette took pride in being an MA, explaining that it’s a very rewarding career that allowed her to make a positive impact in her community. As a new registered nurse, she is looking forward to learning and improving her skills and making a difference in her patients’ lives.  

 
 

Merlyn Dela Cruz has been with KKV for 3 years. As an MA, she loved caring for her patients and helping them with their needs. “Seeing their improvement each day gave me a sense of fulfillment,” she said. Her favorite thing about working at KKV was how much knowledge and experience she gained. She says KKV is the best training ground for aspiring nurses who are looking to take the exam. As she takes on her new nursing career, Merlyn is looking forward to helping more people, making them feel cared for and safe.  

KKV would also like to congratulate former MA’s Karen Alcover and Jeremy Raquino who were unavailable for comment at the time of publication of this article.