Mark Ervin
Columbus
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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transporter
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
- Contributed to a safe environment for all individuals within the hospital by adhering to established safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different areas of the hospital by coordinating with clinical staff during patient transfers.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
- Supported clinical staff during emergencies as needed, showcasing adaptability and commitment to overall hospital goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings focused on improving communication among team members for more efficient service delivery.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitored patient progress to detect changes or unusual behavior and update medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families to provide information on hospital policies and procedures related to patient transport.
Warehouse Manager
Vanner Inc
03.2005 - 11.2015
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
- Reduced product damage with improved packaging methods and training staff on proper handling techniques.
- Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
Forklift Operator
Logistics Partners
03.1995 - 04.2004
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
Education
GED -
Westland High School
Galloway, OH06.1982
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Medical Documentation
- Company Guidelines
- Patient Escorting
- Safety Protocols
- Bedside Manner
- Equipment Management
- Patient Relations
- Customer Service
Timeline
Patient Transporter
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Vanner Inc
03.2005 - 11.2015
Forklift Operator
Logistics Partners
03.1995 - 04.2004
GED -
Westland High School