Kema Durden
200 Harrell RdAdel
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional, seeking a long term career as an LPN, offering hands-on experience in hospital environments, doctor's offices, etc; Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families; Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education and knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transporter
ModivCare
07.2019 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of all transports completed including pick-up times, destinations, mileage driven per shift.
- Ensure patient safety during transport by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Contribute to an inclusive work environment by respecting colleagues'' diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Communicate effectively with patients'' families, keeping them informed of the transportation process and answering any questions they had.
- Assist patients with mobility challenges, ensuring their comfort and dignity throughout the transport process.
- Continuously seek feedback from patients and staff to identify areas for improvement in the transport process, driving ongoing enhancements in service quality.
- Complete thorough vehicle inspections on a regular basis, ensuring safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduce transport wait times for patients through effective communication with hospital staff and efficient route planning.
- Improve patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
- Demonstrate adaptability when handling unexpected situations during transports, such as traffic delays or changes in patient condition.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of service delivery.
- Provide compassionate care to patients during transport, addressing any concerns or needs that arose.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the vehicle, contributing to a comfortable experience for patients.
- Streamline transportation routes by utilizing GPS technology and local knowledge of traffic patterns, resulting in faster transport times for patients.
- Transport patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Warmly greets patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assist with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Assist patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Wipe down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient transportation to enable tracking history and report to management.
- Assist with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
General Warehouse Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
06.2010 - Current
- Receive and process warehouse orders using handheld scanner.
- Prepare orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding issues affecting warehouse operations or performance metrics.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily productivity goals and maintain smooth warehouse operations.
- Quickly prepare orders for delivery by picking from shelves, packing in boxes, and attaching shipping labels.
- Load and unload delivery vehicles, verifying shipment accuracy for both incoming and outgoing orders.
- Use pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload freight from flatbed trailers.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse work areas neat, floors clean and goods safely stacked.
- Adhere to company policies regarding attendance punctuality, contributing to a positive work culture and team cohesion.
- Operate various warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to efficiently handle materials.
- Record information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Assist warehouse lead with inventory controls by following quality standards, resulting in smooth audits.
- Operate moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Verifiy documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Strap items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Successfully navigate large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Drive forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Use machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Help train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA07.2024
High School Diploma -
Cook High School
Adel, GA05.1997
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Patient Safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Patient transportation
- Healthcare system understanding
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Problem Resolution
- Patient Escorting/Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Medical Documentation
- Scheduling Coordination
- Active Listening
- Heavy Lifting
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Literacy
- First Aid Reponder
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Warehouse Operations
- Vital signs monitoring/assessment
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Anatomy knowledge
- Preventive Care
- Patient Care
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Call Answering and Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Dispensing
- Nursing/Caregiving skills
Certifications
- Certified First Aid Responder
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Diploma-Criminal Justice
Additional Information
- Foster Parent (July 2022-Present)
- Wiregrass Collegiate Fellowship Member
References
- Kevin Riley kevin.riley@lowes.com 229-834-1147
- Jrotha Durden jrotha_jackson@yahoo.com 229-223-9752
- Davion Baynard davion.baynard@dhs.ga.gov 229-376-4873
Timeline
Patient Transporter
ModivCare
07.2019 - Current
General Warehouse Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
06.2010 - Current
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cook High School
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