Leen Rashid
Tinley Park,IL
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EPD & Patient Transport
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Verify correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed handoff tool to the patient's wristband.
- Lift and transport patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, correctly positioning and securing patients.
- Responsibly transport items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
- Using electronic software, the transporter will track when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or canceled.
- Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use. Maintain and reports equipment in need of repair.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Pick up and deliver patient medication, excluding controlled substances.
Security Officer
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Checked and verified identification prior to granting facility access.
- Warn persons of rule violations and apprehend or evict violators from premises.
Patient Transporter
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Handle medical equipment safely including IV pumps/poles, oxygen tanks, and catheters.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with patients.
- Follow proper dress codes and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
- Follow safety precautions and infection control techniques. Adhere to established standards to transport isolation patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Education
Associate of Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05.2019
Skills
- Bedside Manner
- Customer Experience
- Mobility Assistance
- Equipment Transportation
- Infection prevention
- Patient transportation
- Equipment Decontamination
- Conflict De-Escalation
- CPR Certified
- Customer Service
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EPD & Patient Transport
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Security Officer
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Transporter
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Science -
Moraine Valley Community College