Donald Sparks

• Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
• Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
• Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
• Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
• Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
• Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
• Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
• Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.

• Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
• Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
• Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
• Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
• Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
• Promoted a positive and inclusive work environment by demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism towards colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
• Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
• Contributed to a safe environment for all individuals within the hospital by adhering to established safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintained strict hygiene standards in transport equipment, contributing to infection control.
• Enhanced patient and staff satisfaction with friendly and professional demeanor during interactions.
• Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
• Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
• Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments.

• Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.5
• Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
• Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
• Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
• Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
• Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
• Performed vehicle safety checks before transporting patients to avoid delays and manage wear and tear.
• Streamlined inventory management for transport equipment, ensuring availability and maintenance.

I was a uniformed street officer for approximately 15 years and than a detective for about the last 14 years.

As a street officer I came in contact with many citizens and maintained a positive non aggressive attitude when dealing with hostile and non non hostile situation.

While a detective I was the lead investigator or assisted other detectives in all types of cases ranging from homicides to minor assault.

• Strengthened relationships with other law enforcement agencies, resulting in seamless collaboration during joint operations or investigations.
• Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Apprehended suspects by utilizing effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Completed comprehensive training courses in firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, first aid response, crisis management, among others for professional growth as a law enforcement officer.
• Supported fellow officers during high-risk situations by providing backup, tactical support, and clear communication throughout incidents.
• Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Served as a dedicated public servant by upholding the law and protecting citizens, fostering a sense of safety and security within the community.
• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
• Maintained order during large-scale events by collaborating with inter-agency partners and coordinating crowd control measures.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Streamlined paperwork processing through accurate documentation of incidents, arrests, and case files.
• Conducted thorough investigations for criminal cases, resulting in successful apprehensions of offenders.
• Improved traffic flow and reduced accidents by enforcing traffic regulations and monitoring intersections.
• Prevented escalation of conflicts by effectively mediating disputes between parties involved in incidents.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Developed strong partnerships with local businesses to foster cooperation in crime prevention efforts.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
• Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
• Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
• Reduced process inaccuracies while investigating [Type] and [Type] crimes and assisting district attorney prosecution cases.