BRANDY ZAMORANO
Summary
New graduate registered nurse eager to join a residency program. Proven track record of enhancing patient safety and delivering compassionate care across various healthcare environments. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in nursing practices and promoting teamwork in fast-paced settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Deliverance LA
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate staffing for various initiatives.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness about local services.
- Assisted with logistics for food distribution programs in underserved neighborhoods.
- Managed guest flow for high-volume outreach events, employed verbal de-escalation skills during confrontations, and ensured situational awareness to enhance team safety and operational effectiveness.
Student Nurse
Huntington Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in patients' condition to facilitate timely medical intervention.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitoring patient vital signs.
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted with patient positioning, transport, and preparation for procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Supported daily living activities for patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
Student Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient health information accurately.
- Delivered bedside care, assisting with hygiene, ambulation, repositioning, bed making, and monitoring intake/output to support patient comfort and recovery.
- Supported nursing staff by providing direct assistance with patient care in a clinical setting.
Student Nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored patient safety, facilitated therapeutic communication, and coordinated structured activities for psychiatric patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LAC+USC DHS Women's Clinic
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare providers' instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Delivered basic nursing care, documented vital signs, assisted with procedures, ensured clean and safe treatment areas, managed supplies effectively, and coordinated clerical tasks such as chart filing and appointment scheduling.
- Assisted in patient education on health management and wellness practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced women's health clinic.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions diligently.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and medical procedures efficiently.
- Administered immunizations and assisted with minor procedures while documenting patient care and ensuring organized clinical environments.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2026
Associate Degree - Natural Sciences & Social Behavioral Sciences
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA04-2026
Skills
- Hygienic care
- Vital sign assessment
- Infection prevention and control
- Fall prevention and safety
- Patient positioning and ambulation
- Emergency preparedness
- Record documentation
- Patient communication and therapeutic communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Inventory and supply management
- Project management
- Empathy and patience
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse - California Board of Registered Nursing
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), in process
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), in process
- Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Training
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification
- L.A. County Fire Card
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - California BVNPT
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Deliverance LA, Skid Row, 11/01/25, Present, Managed guest flow for high-volume outreach events, utilized verbal de-escalation skills during behavioral confrontations, and maintained situational awareness to support team operations and safety.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Volunteer
Deliverance LA
11.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Huntington Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LAC+USC DHS Women's Clinic
06.2023 - 04.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2023 - 05.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pasadena City College
Associate Degree - Natural Sciences & Social Behavioral Sciences
East Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Long Beach