Monaliza Boado, LVN

Monaliza Boado, LVN is a dedicated nursing professional with eight years of experience serving some of the most vulnerable populations in health care. She currently works in a step-down care facility, providing compassionate support to patients facing drug addiction, alcoholism, and psychotic disorders. Her seven-year tenure with the same organization reflects her professional loyalty and deep investment in the community she serves, where she plays a vital role in helping patients stabilize, recover, and regain dignity during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Boado’s path into nursing was shaped by personal experience, as witnessing her father’s battle with cancer instilled in her a profound sense of compassion and desire to help others. Initially pursuing engineering, she ultimately followed her passion for caregiving, encouraged by her husband, and became the first member of her immediate family to enter the nursing profession. While she once envisioned a career in labor and delivery, the rise in mental health challenges following the pandemic inspired her to focus on mental health nursing, where she addresses the lasting emotional and psychological impacts of these crises on her patients.

Committed to professional growth, Boado is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nightingale College in Utah and holds a certificate in residential care for the elderly, demonstrating her versatility across patient populations. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys cooking, holding a certificate in culinary arts, and often prepares Filipino cuisine for her family. Above all, she credits her success to the unwavering support of her husband and children, striving to lead by example as both a nurse and a mother. Her journey embodies the evolving face of modern nursing—defined by empathy, adaptability, and a deep commitment to healing.

• Nightingale College - BSN