{"id":63622,"date":"2025-04-11T23:23:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T03:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=63622"},"modified":"2025-04-12T08:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T12:41:47","slug":"batavia-health-dimensions-senior-wins-first-place-at-hosa-two-years-in-a-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/batavia-health-dimensions-senior-wins-first-place-at-hosa-two-years-in-a-row\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/Health Dimensions Senior wins first place at HOSA\u2014two years in a row"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For the second year in a row, Nahiely Dones, a senior in the Health Dimensions program at the Batavia CTE Center, earned first place in the Personal Care event at the Spring HOSA Leadership Conference. Her back-to-back victories are a testament to her skill, determination, and drive to succeed in the healthcare field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was literally shaking when they were announcing the winners,\u201d Nahiely said. \u201cWhen they finally called my name for first place, I was just so happy and excited.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nahiely first competed in the event as a junior and won first place, giving her the confidence to return this year and aim even higher. She chose to participate again not just to defend her title, but also to prepare for her upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI knew the competition would help me get more comfortable with the CNA test,\u201d she said. \u201cThe skills are really similar, and being around judges and people makes me nervous. I thought it would be good exposure so I could feel more prepared and confident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the competition, Nahiely was assigned to perform the skill of making an unoccupied bed\u2014but with an unexpected twist. The bed was king-sized, which added an extra challenge she hadn\u2019t trained for. Still, she handled it with professionalism and poise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wasn\u2019t used to that size bed,\u201d she said. \u201cBut we practiced so much in class. We went over the skills again and again\u2014repeating them, reviewing them, and making sure we really understood every step. Since I competed last year, I had a strong base to build on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her teacher was thrilled with the results. \u201cI was so glad that Nahiely\u2019s hard work had paid off. She\u2019s done well because she\u2019s put in the time and consistently pushes herself to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the year, Nahiely demonstrated incredible growth\u2014not just in technical skills, but in personal confidence. She said overcoming anxiety and learning to handle high-pressure situations independently were some of the biggest challenges she faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI used to hate speaking in front of people or being in crowded spaces,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd during the competition, I had to go in completely on my own. Just me and the judge\u2014no one else. That was a big step for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nahiely credited her teachers for supporting her along the way. \u201cThey\u2019ve been amazing,\u201d she said. \u201cI couldn\u2019t have done this without them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her teacher echoed that sentiment, noting Nahiely\u2019s compassion, empathy, and determination as key strengths. \u201cNahiely is a very special person,\u201d she said. \u201cShe\u2019s demonstrated love and care for everyone around her. Despite facing significant personal challenges, she\u2019s remained positive and proven that she\u2019s capable of achieving anything she sets her mind to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nahiely plans to take her CNA exam in May and is already exploring job opportunities in healthcare for the summer. Looking ahead, she hopes to become a nurse and specialize in trauma care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating in HOSA helped shape her goals and boost her confidence. \u201cBefore HOSA, I didn\u2019t think I could do a lot of things,\u201d she said. \u201cBut now I know nothing is impossible. No matter how hard it is, you just have to keep going and never give up.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release\/provided photos For the second year in a row, Nahiely Dones, a senior in the Health Dimensions program at the Batavia CTE Center, earned first place in the Personal Care event at the Spring HOSA Leadership Conference. Her back-to-back victories are a testament to her skill, determination, and drive \u2026<\/p>\n

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