Yvette Masaoka has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Yvette started their career as an RN at Hilo Medical Center in September 2010 and eventually became the Nursing Supervisor in March 2016. Later on, Yvette served as the Director of Nursing from January 2019 and continues in that role currently.
In addition to their work at Hilo Medical Center, Yvette also had a significant role in the US Army. Yvette joined the army in 1995 as a Senior Medical Advisor and served in that position until June 2016.
Overall, Yvette Masaoka has over two decades of experience in the medical field, with expertise in nursing, supervision, and leadership.
Yvette Masaoka's education history begins in 1993 when they attended Waiakea High School, where they completed their secondary education. Yvette then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Nursing at the University of Hawai'i System from 2005 to 2007. Later, in 2018, they enrolled in the University of Arkansas Grantham and completed a Master's degree in Nursing Education in 2019. Yvette continued their education at the same institution, and in 2021, they earned a second Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Currently, they are pursuing another Master's degree in Health Care Administration at the University of Arkansas Grantham, a program which began in 2021 and is expected to conclude in 2022.
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Hilo Medical Center It looks like JavaScript is disabled in your browser. For the best viewing experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. .vc_custom_1491990743177,.wpb_images_carousel,.hide { display: none; } Our physicians and staff at Hilo Medical Center are dedicated to improving our community’s health and well being. Click here to search our online database to find the right physician for you.Hilo Medical Center’s Emergency Department offers 24-hour emergency services intended to provide rapid treatment for people affected by sudden illness or trauma.At Hilo Medical Center’s Obstetric (OB) Unit, we welcome you and your family into our ohana as we strive to make your birthing experience safe and memorable.The employees of Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho`ola Hamakua and Ka`u Hospitals live, play, and serve the citizens of their communities through the outstanding health care we provide. About Hilo Medical Center As the Big Island's leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care, Hilo Medical Center delivers a full range of services and programs on our 20-acre campus. Hilo Medical Center is licensed for 157 beds for acute care and 35 beds for long-term care. We have 1,100 employees and a medical staff comprised 250 community physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. With East Hawaii Health, a department of Ka'u Hospital, we have a network of 12 outpatient clinics offering primary and specialty care. The hospital is a Level III Trauma Center which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state that provides 24-hour care to more than 50,000 patients annually.Stay up to date with latest news, press releases and events at the Hilo Medical Center.Hilo Medical Center delivers a full range of services with a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction and aloha. We are committed to providing high-quality health care with the latest technology and expertise. Our culture of caring for our patients is to treat them as if they are our own family. Our services include: