Jocelyn Santos
Elgin,Illinois
Summary
Personable and dependable, with strong commitment to providing compassionate and efficient patient care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and proficiency in operating patient transport equipment ensures smooth, timely, and safe transfers. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting healthcare teams through reliable and attentive service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Patient Transporter
Northwestern Medicine
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed patient transports safely and efficiently within departmental time standards, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Communicated effectively with nurses and staff before and after each transport to ensure proper patient handoff and documentation.
- Transported patients upon admission and provided a brief orientation to the room and available amenities.
- Practiced safe lifting techniques and utilized proper transport equipment to prevent injury and ensure patient safety.
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and functionality of transport equipment; promptly reported and delivered non-functional items to Clinical Engineering for service.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized equipment after each use in adherence to infection control, PPE, and isolation guidelines.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility and discharge needs to enhance the overall care experience.
- Coordinated transport and equipment delivery between departments, supporting hospital workflow and patient care efficiency.
Education
Associates - Applied Science
William Rainey Harper College
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Hoffman Estates High School
05-2023
Skills
- Patient communication
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Customer service
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certified – American Heart Association, Expires: July 2027
Timeline
Casual Patient Transporter
Northwestern Medicine
06.2024 - 01.2025
Associates - Applied Science
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
Hoffman Estates High School
Similar Profiles
Thais ZenonThais Zenon
Medical Assistant Student Externship at Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center & Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest HospitalMedical Assistant Student Externship at Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center & Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
MaryEllen L GraceMaryEllen L Grace
Patient Services Representative at Northwestern MedicinePatient Services Representative at Northwestern Medicine
RICHARD CARREONRICHARD CARREON
CT Technologist at Northwestern medicineCT Technologist at Northwestern medicine
Amber EdwardsAmber Edwards
Phelbotomist at Northwestern MedicinePhelbotomist at Northwestern Medicine
Miriam NaranjoMiriam Naranjo
Maintenance Crew Member at HES Facilities ManagementMaintenance Crew Member at HES Facilities Management