Nurse Immigration USA, Bayani Consulting Network and
DaVita Dialysis were saddened to learn of the tragic death of
Bernardita Pumakis on May 12, 2003. Bernardita interviewed with DaVita
in February 2003, during a Bayani job fair in Manila and was offered a
position as a staff RN with this prestigous dialysis company. Over 80
qualified RNs interviewed for only 20 positions. The candidates offered
positions were experienced RNs, who presented themselves exceptionally
well, both professionally and personally.
Bertnardita received her RN in 1982 in Manila. Her nursing career
spanned working on a medical ward, a postnatal ward and then, most
recently, in her specialty, kidney dialysis. She had over 7 years
experience in dialysis, working on a Nephrology Ward, in a Kidney
Transplant Clinic and then on an Artificial Kidney Unit. She worked over
12 years abroad in both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Bernardita was looking
forward to her next adventure of immigrating to the United States with
her daughter and working as a teammate for DaVita in Los Angeles,
California.
During the breakfast meeting held the day following her DaVita
interview and job offer, Bernardita’s warm and sincere personality was
apparent. She sparkled with enthusiasm and was quoted as saying, “Just
get me there, Sir”.
Bernardita leaves a 12 year old daughter, who
lives with her Grandmother and aspires to be a RN like her Mother. She
said she was proud of her Mother’s ambition and courage, which is why
she wants to follow in her footsteps.
The loss of Bernardita is
felt by all of us, because of who she was and because of the dreams she
had, which will never be realized.
Nurse Immigration and Bayani
Consulting are forming a trust fund for Bernardita’s daughter’s college
education. This will allow her to fulfill her dream of becoming a RN
like her Mother.
Please contact Bayani for assistance in making
contributions.
Bayani Consulting Network
(02)
893-6567/68
(02) 818-1111 loc. 219
Email –
contactus@bayaninurse.com
Suite 505 Greenbelt Mansion,
106
Perea St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Philippines
1229