Kevin Thomas
Elmont,NY
Summary
Proven professional in patient transport at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, adept in logistics coordination and patient communication. Excelled in enhancing patient care and team efficiency, evidenced by training new staff and reducing infection risks through meticulous equipment disinfection. Demonstrates critical thinking and professionalism, significantly improving patient experience and operational workflow.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Transporter
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.1999 - Current
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- 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.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to prioritize urgent patient transports and streamline hospital workflow.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.
- Completed detailed patient transport logs, ensuring accurate documentation for hospital records.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different areas of the hospital by coordinating with clinical staff during patient transfers.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings focused on improving communication among team members for more efficient service delivery.
- Delivered meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bmcc
Manhattan, NY06.2026
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Logistics Coordination Experience
- Patient Transport
- Patient Communication
- Healthcare system understanding
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Transportation Procedures
- Equipment moving
- Patient Escorting
- Equipment Disinfection
- Supplies Delivery
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Heavy Lifting
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Transporter
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
09.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bmcc