Lara Sheppard
Grove City,OH
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing patient experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital through expert patient communication and excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and a commitment to patient safety. Skilled in medical equipment transport and adept at fostering patient comfort and confidentiality. 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Transporter
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
06.2023 - Current
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- 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.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- 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.
- 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.
Flyers Pizza Employee
Jamie Craft
4099 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05.2024
High School Diploma -
Grove City High School
Grove City, OH05.2022
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Patient Safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Bedside manner
- Healthcare system understanding
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Equipment moving
- Equipment Disinfection
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Specimen Transportation
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Patient Escorting
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Patient Transporter
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Flyers Pizza Employee
Jamie Craft
09.2021 - 05.2023
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Grove City High School