Brandon Ariel Romarate, BSN, RN, PHN

Experience

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  Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  Provided direct care to residents while maintaining and improving the residents’ abilities according to their plan of careTook and monitored residents’ vital signs, and input & outputClosely monitored patients at high risk of fallingAssisted with residents’ Activities of Daily Living (ADL)Range of motion exercises, bathing, feeding, oral care, dressing, mobility, and transferring

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  Peninsula Post-Acute

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  Provided direct care to residents while maintaining and improving the residents’ abilities according to their plan of careTook and monitored residents’ vital signs, and input & outputClosely monitored patients at high risk of fallingAssisted with residents’ Activities of Daily Living (ADL)Range of motion exercises, bathing, feeding, oral care, dressing, mobility, and transferring

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Nursing Work Study Intern

  Conducted safety audits in patient roomsAssisted the Magnet coordinator with tasks for Magnet accreditationDelivered presentations on topical anesthetics and nonpharmacological venipuncture pain relief, and on Kaiser policies on HUGS tags in staff meetingsInstructed new hires during orientation on safe patient handling, skills training, covering a range of critical procedures and equipmentCollaborated in rounds with physicians, presenting patient conditions and care plans, and optimized medical equipment inventory systems for better accessibility Show less

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  Sequoia Hospital Emergency Department

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  Capstone Student Nurse

  Completed 135 clinical hours.Assumed urgent care responsibilities for patients in my assigned two rooms per shift, including charting for both pediatric and adult patients, and facilitating discharge to home or admission to the hospital.Acted as a triage nurse, assessing patients' acuities according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), and appropriately allocating resources.Performed Peripheral IV placements and conducted EKG readings for all patients, irrespective of assignment.Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patients' care plans.Provided support to patients and their families, facilitating discharge milestones through empathetic conversations and active listening.Demonstrated proficiency in various clinical practices, including prioritizing patients based on acuity, conducting detailed patient assessments, administering medications via all routes, overseeing blood administration, performing PIV placement and maintenance, conducting blood draws, and monitoring EKGs. Show less

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  Solace Pediatric Healthcare | A Care Options for Kids Company

  Jul 2024 - now

  Pediatric Home Health Nurse

   Provided one-on-one pediatric nursing care in a home environment, building trusting relationships with families and interdisciplinary teams that involves families, physicians, and palliative care to ensure developmental milestones and prevent hospital readmissions. Administered medications and performed physician-ordered treatments, including nutritional support via gastrostomy tubes, while maintaining strict infection control measures to prevent contamination. Educated patients and primary caregivers on gastrostomy tube care, infection prevention, and emergency preparedness, ensuring they were well-informed and capable of managing care independently. Monitored patient conditions closely, identifying any changes in health status and adjusting care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Managed DME (Durable Medical Equipment) supplies and ensured all necessary equipment was available and functional for patient use. Maintained comprehensive documentation using CubHub, recording all patient care activities and collaborating with the care team for continuous care improvements. Show less

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  Henderson Hospital - Valley Health System

  Jan 2025 - now

  Registered Nurse Emergency Department