Amber Ridoutt
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Accommodating Patient Transporter with 3 years of experience moving patients between rooms, departments and transportation in medical facilities. Manages some hospital equipment and performs drop off and pick up duties. Comfortable communicating with patients by listening and showing compassion and understanding.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Transporter
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Ensured patients' comfort by providing blankets, pillows, water, and other necessary items.
- Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
- Assisted with transferring deceased bodies from the hospital unit to the morgue with respect and dignity.
- Removed deceased patients from units to transport to morgue.
- Changed soiled bed linens, drapes and cubicle curtains.
- Stored equipment in designated areas to keep hallways clear of clutter.
- Picked up requested orders to move equipment and supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Alerted nursing staff to patient distress or equipment malfunction for immediate intervention.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Greeted patient and explained transport plan and destination.
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Offered blankets, checked modesty and engaged in appropriate conversation.
- Disinfected and properly stored transport equipment.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Informed family members of patient's arrival at the assigned destination.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient Safety
- Transportation
- Equipment Management
- Patient Communication
- Equipment Transportation
- Patient Transport
- Emotional Support
- Bedside Manner
Affiliations
- Writing
- Reading
- Working Out
Certification
- American Redcross BLS
Timeline
Patient Transporter
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Northwest Vista College
- American Redcross BLS
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