Curriculum Vitae

Patricia L. Gavilan
12214 Swift Crossing Pl.
Midlothian, Virginia 23112

patricia_gavilan@bshai.org
804-744-1219

EDUCATION
2016 present pursuing BSN Nursing degree at BSMCON
2016 Completed Ministry Leadership Formation Intensive- Bon Secours Center for Ministry leadership
2015
2014
2013
2009
2007
2000
1984

Legacy & Leadership- I yr. Program- Bon Secours Center For Ministry Leadership
National Certification-Spanish Medical interpreter- National Board Certified Interpreters
Notre Dame, Certificate: Advanced Intercultural Management
Trainer Certificate- Medical Interpreter trainer- Northern Va. Health Education Center
Medical Interpreter certificate- Northern Virginia Health Education Center
Registered Nurse- John Tyler Community College
Studied Psychology- Long Island University, N.Y.

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Bon Secours Virginia Health System
2009 - present

MANAGER OFFICE OF CROSSS CULTURAL SERVICES:, Global Education Office

Establish and oversee interpreter training and staff, Diversity & Inclusion efforts to include
ongoing training of staff in Richmond and Hampton Rds markets, coordinate/assist in local
Hospital diversity teams , staff in services, skills fairs and trainings and New Employee
Orientation.
Serve as a resource to Health System in Cultural navigation, medical interpretation and
Translation. Mission Division Liaison to the health System office campus in Richmond.
Resource and assist with Global committees and Peru initiatives as needed.

2003-2009

NURSE-CHARGE NURSE, ST MARYS HOSPITAL- Bon Secours Richmond Health System

Neuro Telemetry Critical Care Nurse
Care for patients recovering from craniotomies, subdural bleeds, ect, unit charge nurse
responsible for appropriate shift scheduling and flow of unit.
Medical Interpreter as needed.

2009-2011

DISCHARGE/EDUCATION NURSE- CARE A VAN- BON SECOURS RICHMOND

Discharge and patient education to a diverse patient population; medical interpreter as
Needed ( Spanish),assist with creation of low literacy patient education aids.

2002-2003

VCU-MCV Pediatric ED Nurse under the guidance of Preceptor first three months.
triage, assessments, care of pediatric ED patients.

2000-2001

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Nurse Extern Program

OTHER RELATED ASSIGNMENTS

Sisters of Bon Secours Young Adult Ministry Advisory Board Member

2014 - present

Bon Secours Health System Office-Diversity & Inclusion Council member

2014 - present

National Association of Hispanic Nurses- member

2012 - present

Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Board Member

2011 2015

Virginia Medical Interpreter Collaborative- Co-Founder and Co-Chair

2012 2014

Sacred Heart Center- Non-Profit Community Center Board Member

2015 - present