John Word
Roanoke
Summary
Reliable Transport Driver with comprehensive knowledge in logistics and route planning. Skilled at ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with all regulations. Demonstrated ability to manage unexpected situations on the road, showcasing problem-solving skills and commitment to customer satisfaction. Made significant contributions to previous employers through safe driving practices and efficient time management. Dedicated transport driver with extensive experience in patient transport and safety compliance. Proven track record in documentation accuracy and route planning, ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Driver
Salem VA Medical Center
Salem
09.1980 - 12.2013
- Transported patients and medical supplies within the facility.
- Followed all safety protocols to ensure secure patient transport.
- Assisted staff with loading and unloading transport items efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare personnel regarding transport needs.
- Documented transportation logs accurately for record-keeping purposes.
- Adhered to safety regulations while driving vehicles on public roads.
- Worked with dispatch to update routes and inform customers of delays.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Medical Transporter
United States Army
San Francisco
09.1973 - 09.1980
- Transported patients to medical facilities efficiently and safely.
- Assisted medical staff by providing essential patient information during transport.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding patient needs and status.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport vehicles regularly.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations as needed.
- Maintained detailed logs of all transport activities including pick-up times, destinations, and any special instructions.
- Operated a variety of vehicles including wheelchair vans, ambulances, shuttle buses.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, technicians, and other staff members as needed during transports.
- Assisted in loading and unloading luggage for passengers traveling via air ambulance flights.
- Assisted patients in wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices to move safely between medical facilities.
- Maintained schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms.
- Carried messages or documents between departments.
- Collected and transported infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Fleming High School
Roanoke, VA06-1970
Skills
- Vehicle operation and patient transport
- Route planning and safety compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Customer service
Timeline
Transport Driver
Salem VA Medical Center
09.1980 - 12.2013
Medical Transporter
United States Army
09.1973 - 09.1980
High School Diploma -
William Fleming High School