Timeline: Nursing Timeline

2006

Got my first job while in high school

I started working at the age of 16 as a cashier at a taco shop. I worked at that job for 5 years.

2008

Graduated High School

I also started attending Palomar college in 2008, was not sure what I wanted to be. I was just taking my general classes. After a few years of going part time I decided to start working on Criminology and Justice studies degree.

2009

Got a second job as a clerk

I got a full time job in addition to my part time job as a clerk, my job was to make inventory and order food items.

2012

Got hired at Palomar Medical Center

I was hired in 2012 as a cook at Palomar Hospital, I worked as a cook/clerk for 4 years.

2014

Became a home owner

In 2014 I purchased my first house, It was a difficult decision because I moved from Escondido to Hemet CA and all my family stayed behind. I moved over 60 miles away from my family and friends, just me and my dogs.

2016

Graduated from my CNA course

2016 I decided to get my CNA license and get a job as a CNA at Palomar Medical Center. I finish my CNA course in August of 2016, then got a job as a CNA on September of 2016

2017

Graduated from CSUSM/Purchased my 2nd home

In 2017 I got my Bachelors in Criminology and Justice Studies from CSUSM. I sold my first house and I purchased my a house near Menifee, so I was a little closer to Escondido where I wanted to eventually purchased a house.

2019

2019 Undecided on what to do with my degree

I wanted tried to join Law enforcement from 2016-2019 but that didn't workout.

2019

Purchased a house in Murrieta CA

In 2019 I sold my house from Menifee/Hemet and was able to buy a house in Murrieta CA. That was a big deal for me because I commuted to Escondido for work, now my drive was 30-35 mins instead of 1hr+.

2021

Got a better paying job as a discharge planner

2021 I transfer to CSU ( a psych unit ) from my CNA position. It was a great opportunity with better pay and new opportunities.

2021

Made it back to Esco

November of 2021 I was able to purchase my house in Escondido. It was a huge accomplishment for me. I Purchased my first home 2014 in Hemet CA and 2021 finally made it back home to Escondido.