Her Story
About Lorena
Lorena Robles is a registered nurse with 33 years of experience specializing in cardiology and critical care. She currently works in the coronary care unit at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, where she has been for 17 years, including seven years in the CCU and 10 years in telemetry. Robles earned her nursing education at Far Eastern University in the Philippines, where she also taught as an instructor and coordinator for two years before moving to the United States. In the US, she began at Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center as a supervisor for five years before joining St. John's. She holds CCRN and CMC certifications and belongs to the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Nurses Association. Her achievements include being named a 2017 Nurse of Distinction awardee while in telemetry and winning second prize for a poster presentation on heart failure patient education. Robles attributes her success to her passion for nursing and continuous learning, and she values leaving a legacy by mentoring young nurses while supporting her Catholic church and school community.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lorena
01What do you attribute your success to?
My success comes from passion for being a nurse. If you have that in your heart, everything comes naturally - your patience, understanding, smile, and joy. I never stop studying and apply theories and research to patient care, encouraging continuous learning in my team.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be a good role model because young nurses learn by seeing your empathy, advocacy, and dedication rather than just hearing instructions. Plant seeds by mentoring, show resilience, and never stop learning one thing every day. Fight for proper staffing and patient safety without burning bridges.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
At this stage in my career, leaving a legacy by supporting young nurses to be the best they can be is most important. Nursing is about helping patients, families, and the community, making them cope and become part of the community again. Empathy and being part of a village of caring people are key.
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