Aaron Romano
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with 3 years of direct patient care experience in fast-paced clinical settings. Providing high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting safety and comfort. Strong team player who collaborates effectively with healthcare staff and consistently follows established protocols. Committed to making a positive impact on patients’ lives through professionalism, empathy, and the ability to contribute to team dynamics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lift Technician
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Orange, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with complex patient transfers, mobility assistance, discharge vehicle transfers, and repositioning every 2 hours to promote skin integrity, comfort, and optimal positioning
- Utilized mechanical lifts and mobility equipment in accordance with patient needs and safety protocols
- Rounded across all hospital units, adapting to diverse patient populations and functional levels. Responded STAT to patient falls
- Assisted with morgue transport, maintaining professionalism and patient dignity
Screener
St. Jude Hospital
Fullerton, CA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Greeted and screened patients and visitors in the main hospital and emergency department lobbies
- Provided clear, calm, and effective communication in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with HIPAA standards
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA09-2025
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Time Management
- Effective Documentation
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
02.2024 American Occupational Therapist Association (AOTA)
Certification
- 01.2026 American Heart Association BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER
- 01.2026 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Additional Languages
Spanish / Full Professional
Timeline
Lift Technician
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
10.2022 - Current
Screener
St. Jude Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
Clinical Experience
07.2025 05.2025 Level II: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin
- Managed a full caseload of 7–8 patients daily with SCI, CVA, TBI, and orthopedic conditions; assisted with transfers, therapeutic exercises, and interventions, facilitated group therapy sessions, and educated patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise programs.
05.2025 03.2025 Level II: Power Play Kids, Long Beach, CA, Pediatric Outpatient
- Provided outpatient occupational therapy interventions for pediatric patients with autism, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and oral feeding goals.