Michelle Gladys P. Ragasa, RN, BSN
3 NEWS, Medical Surgical
Why did you choose to work at LUHS?
My aunt, who works in the Blood Bank, encouraged me to work here. I also got attracted by the benefits that Loyola is offering.
Loyola, being a level III trauma hospital, gives me the everyday challenge of taking care of patients with multiple medical problems. There's never a dull moment, and I learned so much since I started here.
How many years have you been working at LUHS?
Since 2002
Where did you attend nursing school?
Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines
Was your first job here at Loyola?
No
What do you like most about your job?
What I like most about my job is taking care of the sickest patients and seeing them progress to wellness.
What is something that you are doing today that you never imagined you'd be doing when you first began your career?
Be in charge of a 67-bed telemetry floor
What's the nicest thing a patient has ever said to you?
"You're an angel.";"Can you be my nurse again tomorrow?";"Thank you for saving my life."
What qualities do you believe are necessary to be a successful nurse?
Compassionate, conscientious, team player, versatile, knowledgeable, well-skilled, and, most of all, patience