James Flynn
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Team leader, leading large groups of unionized employees with work blocks and gaining productivity through the rail traffic controller to obtain work permits to ensure the safety of all involved. 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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Protecting foreman
PNR Railworks
08.2022 - Current
- Experienced with managing work site operations and leading teams to success. Utilizes effective communication and coordination to ensure project goals are met. Track record of maintaining safety standards and fostering teamwork.
- Experienced construction professional with strong track record of leading teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget. Skilled in site supervision, safety compliance, and resource management. Known for fostering collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality results in every task.
- Construction professional prepared to take on leadership responsibilities in managing work sites. Known for effectively coordinating projects and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in project management and safety compliance.
- Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 13 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Transporter
Horizon Health Network
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts
- Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas
- Transport critical care and emergency patients as to their assigned destinations within the hospital
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information
- 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 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.
Track Maintenance Foreman
Canadian National Railway
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance department by promoting best practices.
- Collaborated with other departments, working together to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Increased overall facility efficiency through the development and execution of strategic maintenance plans.
- Conducted regular staff meetings, fostering open communication among team members for improved performance.
- Assisted in budget preparation, effectively managing resources to optimize departmental expenditures.
Track Maintainer
Nb Southern Railway
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad tracks, and components to bolster safety
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Optimized train schedules by completing maintenance tasks efficiently and within designated timeframes.
- Informed management about potential safety hazards or necessary repairs through clear communication channels in a timely manner.
- Improved track safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying maintenance needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Malachy's Memorial High School
Saint John, NB06.2011
Skills
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Reporting requirements
- Troubleshooting skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer skills
- Organization and Time management
- Extremely resourceful
- Safety conscious
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Protecting foreman
PNR Railworks
08.2022 - Current
Transporter
Horizon Health Network
11.2020 - 08.2022
Track Maintenance Foreman
Canadian National Railway
06.2014 - 08.2020
Track Maintainer
Nb Southern Railway
08.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Saint Malachy's Memorial High School
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