Habeeb Kazeem
Staten Island
Summary
Experienced in patient transportation, emphasizing professionalism and ethics. Strong background in maintaining hygiene standards and monitoring patient comfort during transitions. Ready to leverage skills to enhance patient care and safety in a dynamic healthcare setting. Uses effective communication to coordinate with medical staff and ensure patient comfort. Knowledge of hospital protocols and strong problem-solving skills ensure smooth and efficient patient transfers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Patient Transporter
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Transported patients safely between departments, ensuring timely arrivals for medical procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff by preparing and cleaning transport equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and transportation needs.
- Monitored patient comfort during transport, addressing concerns promptly to enhance overall experience.
- Trained new transporters on protocols and safety measures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- 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.
Patient Care Associate
Valley Health System of Ridgewood NJ
Paramus, NJ
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering quality patient care and maintaining safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to medical professionals promptly.
- Coordinated patient activities, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment plans throughout hospital stays.
- Trained new associates on patient care best practices and operational procedures for efficiency improvements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication strategies.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Patient Escort
Primary Vascular Care
New York, NY
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, ensuring comfort and safety during transport.
- Coordinated patient flow between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients on procedural steps, reducing anxiety and improving compliance.
- Reduced delays in patient transfers by effectively communicating with clinical staff regarding changes in patient condition or readiness for transport.
- Maintained clean and organized transport areas, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, attending daily huddles to discuss patient needs and optimize workflow efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Chemistry
Mayflower School
Nigeria08-2004
Skills
- Patient communication
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Customer service
- Patient transportation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Equipment moving
- Infection control
Timeline
Hospital Patient Transporter
University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Valley Health System of Ridgewood NJ
09.2020 - 01.2024
Patient Escort
Primary Vascular Care
11.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma - Chemistry
Mayflower School