Compassionate and dedicated Patient Transporter at St. Mary's Medical Center, skilled in patient safety and communication. Enhanced patient comfort through effective transport and advocacy, while maintaining confidentiality. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to dynamic environments, ensuring efficient care delivery and a positive experience for patients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transporter
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
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.
Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Laborer
Local 500 Labor Union
01.1998 - 01.2011
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.