Nathan Anthony Varela
Hollywood
Summary
Professional healthcare support specialist with strong focus on patient care and safety. Skilled in efficiently transporting patients, ensuring comfort, and maintaining confidentiality. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes in fast-paced environments. Reliable, compassionate, and well-versed in handling medical equipment and adhering to protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PATIENT TRANSPORTER
ARAMARK HEALTHCARE
2024.11 - 2026.04
- SAFELY MOVED PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITALS DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS.
- TRANSPORTED SPECIMENS AND LOGGED THEM PROPERLY.
- PROPERLY TRANSPORTED DECEASED PATIENTS AND THEIR BELONGINGS TO THE MORGUE.
- PROVIDED COMPATIONATE CUSTOMER SERVICE TO PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND VISITORS.
- TRAINED NEW EMPLOYEES ON PROPER PATIENT TRANSPORTATION METHODS AND HOSPITAL PROTOCOLS.
- RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING BLS TRAINING AND CARD.
- ABLE TO LIFT, PUSH AND PULL PATIENTS 300 LB AN UP.
- REPORTED ANY MEDICAL CHANGES THE PATIENTS HAD TO THE RESPONSIBLE NURSES OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS..
- Supported clinical staff during emergencies as needed, showcasing adaptability and commitment to overall hospital goals.
- Implemented patient feedback mechanisms to improve transport services.
- PROTECTED PATIENT INFORMATION BY FOLLOWING HIPAA POLICIES.
- 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.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
- Monitored equipment functionality and reported issues for timely maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Participated in emergency drills, enhancing preparedness for patient transport under critical conditions.
- Increased departmental efficiency, adopting new technologies for transport tracking.
PATIENT TRANSPORTER
SODEXO HEALTHCARE
2023.01 - 2024.11
- Transported patients to various departments while ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to prioritize patient transport needs efficiently.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in patient transport.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, providing reassurance during transport activities.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Expedited patient discharge process by promptly responding to transport requests from nurses or physicians.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive work environment by demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism towards colleagues, patients, and visitors.
- Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to prioritize urgent patient transports and streamline hospital workflow.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
- Transported patients and their belongings to the morgue.
- Supported clinical staff during emergencies as needed, showcasing adaptability and commitment to overall hospital goals.
REPACKER
LEE KUM KEE
2022.04 - 2022.08
- Stacked pallets
- Relabeled boxes
- General labor
COOK
KINDRED HOSPITAL
2022.02 - 2022.03
- Cooked meals according to patients specific needs.
- Sanitized cooking utensils and work station to prevent cross contamination.
- Stocked supplies that were needed for cooking.
- Answered calls from nurses and doctors, to answer any questions that they may have had about the patients meals. Or to modify certain meals for a specific patient.
- Delivered customer service
- Took and logged proper food refrigeration temperatures. To assure that food was properly stored.
- Prepared food for the day, which was going to be cooked.
- Delivered food carts and to patients with trays in them.
- Verified that the proper tray was delivered to the proper patient.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
AROETEK HEALTHCARE
2021.05 - 2021.10
- Prepared food items for delivery into patients rooms.
- Sanitized food carts to properly deliver meals to patients, in order to prevent contamination of meals.
- Sanitized cooking utensils and work station to prevent contamination of food items.
- Verified that the meals were delivered to the right patient. By checking their specific diets, bracelets which included name and birthday.
- Delivered patient care, by delivering any specific requests they may have, such as special meal orders. Or communicated any questions they may have to the nursing staff and other kitchen staff. As well as help with positioning the patient.
- Restocked rooms with medical supplies that were needed.
- Disposed of hazardous waste and past expectation products. That posed a health risk to the patients.
MEDCHECK
AROETEK HEALTHCARE
2020.05 - 2021.05
- DEMONSTRATED SELF-RELIANCE BY MEETING AND EXCEEDING WORKFLOW NEEDS.
- ASSURED EMPLOYEES WERE FOLLOWING CDC COVID 19 SAFETY PROCEDURES.
- TOOK TEMPERATURES AND CHECKED EMPLOYEES FOR ANY COVID 19 SYMPTOMS.
- WORKED ALONG SIDE MEDICAL STAFF TO ASSURE THAT EMPLOYEES, WERE ALSO KEEPING A SAFE DISTANCE AND WORE THEIR MASK.
- WORKED ALONGSIDE HOSPITAL STAFF TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYEES THAT NEED TO BE TESTED FOR COVID 19.
- PREVENT ANY COVID 19 OUTBREAKS, WITHIN THE COMPANY.
- HAND OUT FLYERS AND NOTIFY EMPLOYEES, WHEN NEW SAFETY GUIDE LINES ARE SET BY THE CDC OR THE COMPANY
Cashier
Chevron
2016.08 - 2017.02
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Welcomed customers, aiding help find necessary store items.
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to Manager for remediation.
Caregiver
in home services
2016.07 - 2016.10
- Helped patient with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Transported patient to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Helped with necessary medications as directed by the doctor or medical staff, as well as the patient themselfs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Cook
Yoshinoya
2013.08 - 2016.02
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Education
Associate of Arts - High School / Ged
East Los Angeles Skill Center
2013-07
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
CA2027-07
Skills
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Data management
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Flexible
- Basic math
- Transportation procedures
- Equipment moving
- Patient escorting
- Emotional support
- Equipment transportation
- Staff coordination
- Specimen collection
- Cultural sensitivity
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making
- Working collaboratively
- Maintenance & Repair
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Analytical Interpersonal and written communication
- Sterilization practices
- Microsoft Office
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Multitasking
- Proficient in powerpoint, outlook, excell
- Cpr certified
- Medical terminology
- Patient positioning Able to use proper body mechanics when lifting and pushing objects or patients
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient communication
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient transport
- Professionalism and ethics
- Basic life support certification
ACTIVITIES
Bilingual, Spanish and English
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PATIENT TRANSPORTER
ARAMARK HEALTHCARE
2024.11 - 2026.04
PATIENT TRANSPORTER
SODEXO HEALTHCARE
2023.01 - 2024.11
REPACKER
LEE KUM KEE
2022.04 - 2022.08
COOK
KINDRED HOSPITAL
2022.02 - 2022.03
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
AROETEK HEALTHCARE
2021.05 - 2021.10
MEDCHECK
AROETEK HEALTHCARE
2020.05 - 2021.05
Cashier
Chevron
2016.08 - 2017.02
Caregiver
in home services
2016.07 - 2016.10
Cook
Yoshinoya
2013.08 - 2016.02
Associate of Arts - High School / Ged
East Los Angeles Skill Center
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College