Ransom J Yamada
December 2025
Ransom J
Yamada
,
BSN, RN
ICU 2
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona
,
CA
United States

 

 

 

RJ made a profound and lasting impact on both the patient and his family through compassionate care, encouragement, and unwavering support during recovery.
RJ’s impact is so meaningful that families often request him by name to care for their loved ones. They see the way he communicates with dignity and kindness, how he explains each step with patience, and how fully he invests in each patient’s healing. One family was so grateful for the care their father received that they returned to the unit after discharge just to thank RJ for restoring hope, strength, and mobility during a difficult time.

RJ made a profound and lasting impact on both the patient and his family through compassionate care, encouragement, and unwavering support during recovery. According to the family, the patient was so inspired by RJ that he expressed a strong desire to return to the facility just to show how far he has come. During a recent visit, the patient proudly walked from the main lobby all the way to the unit using his walker without stopping—an accomplishment the family attributes to the motivation and confidence instilled by this nurse.

The family shared that RJ became a source of inspiration, someone the patient looks forward to seeing as a symbol of hope and progress. Even as recovery continues, the family describes noticeable improvement in mobility and spirit, expressing deep gratitude for the care provided. They specifically acknowledged Pomona Valley Hospital and RJ for playing a pivotal role in their dad's healing journey.