James Palmer Jr
Louisville,KY
Summary
Helpful Patient Transporter with hands-on experience escorting patients throughout medical facilities. Patient-oriented and compassionate with strong attention to patient safety and care. Excellent bedside manner and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Empathetic candidate experienced in safely transporting patients to and from locations. Patient-oriented and helpful professional adept at handling stressful situations. Works in full compliance with industry safety and sanitation regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transporter
UofL Health
02.2022 - Current
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient transportation to enable tracking history and report to management.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Supported patients in bathing, dressing and grooming for promotion of health and cleanliness.
SALES ASSOCIATESALES ASSOCIATESALES ASSOCIATESALES ASSOCIATE
HANDLERPACKAGE HANDLERPACKAGE, HANDLER, UPS
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color to maintain clean, visually-appealing showroom.
- Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
- Selected, recommended, and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.
- Assembled promotional displays to increase brand awareness and attract customers.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
JCTC
Louisville, KY05.2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Physics
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Healthcare Administration
- Transportation
- Bedside Manner
- Nursing Assistance
- Deliver Documents
- Health Promotion
- Staff Coordination
- Medical Supplies Issuing
- Patient Transportation
Timeline
Patient Transporter
UofL Health
02.2022 - Current
SALES ASSOCIATESALES ASSOCIATESALES ASSOCIATESALES ASSOCIATE
HANDLERPACKAGE HANDLERPACKAGE, HANDLER, UPS
08.2021 - 07.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
JCTC
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Physics
University of Louisville
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