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Alexandria Jackson

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated Correctional Officer, Certified Nurses Assistant and aspiring Funeral Director /Mortician with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethics, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated to protecting staff safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. I have management styles to supervise inmate activity. Persuasive leadership qualities generate respect and compliance from problematic residents, staff, and guests. Detailed supervision during day-to-day prisoner interactions. Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training and development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Director's Assistant

Golden Gate Funeral Home
Dallas, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Addressed all client questions and requests for information relating to funeral services and pricing.
  • Prepared death certificates and drafted obituaries.
  • Organized chapels for visitations and maintained calm and orderly atmosphere.
  • Arranged floral offerings and lights around caskets.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Dallas, TX
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.

Conduct firearm, safety in the free world while escorting inmates.

Hobby Breeder

A 4 Pyro Yorkie
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the selection, breeding, and management of livestock.
  • Developed and implemented animal health protocols to ensure healthy animals.
  • Monitored nutrition requirements and provided adequate feed rations.
  • Maintained detailed records of breeding activities, births, and deaths.
  • Assessed animals for physical characteristics such as conformation, size, color.
  • Ensured proper handling techniques were used when working with animals.
  • Adhered to all animal welfare laws while transporting animals between locations.
  • Supervised employees during daily tasks such as feeding, milking, grooming, exercising the animals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shiftkey
Iowa City, IA
01.2022 - Current

Traveling to nursing facilities that are in need and short staffed. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness, conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate, observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse, turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Favorites Healthcare Staffing
Iowa City, IA
03.2019 - Current

Traveling to different facilities such as the East Moline Correctional Facility, Miami swab sites, The McCormick Place, and many other locations trying to help the fight against Covid. For this company I display strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws, and glucose checks. I enhance nursing department’s reputation by accepting ownership and accountability for new and different task.

Certified Nursing Assistant

A1 Staffing
Bettendorf, IA
11.2017 - 11.2024

Traveling to different facilities that are short staffed, swabbing for DNA sites, helping resident’s with daily life activities while keeping their dignity and independence, taking vitals and reporting to the charge nurse, maintaining records of patient cares and conditions. I swabbed individuals for paternity at the Rock Island courthouse and Community Healthcare in Rock Island.

Correctional Officer

Iowa Medical Classification Center
Iowa City, IA
07.2022 - 08.2023

Provides care and correctional treatment of inmates. Manages inmate holding areas. Ensures that inmates remain in custody. Transports and escorts inmates within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and procedures.

  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.

• Suicide watch

  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.

Makeup Artist

The Beauty Mark/Nizhoni Beauty Bar/MakeupEnvie LLC
Davenport, IA
09.2017 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated makeup application techniques to clients based on individual features and preferences.
  • Created custom looks for special events, such as weddings, proms, and photo shoots.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with health regulations.
  • Performed makeovers for fashion shows and special events.
  • Inspected makeup brushes and other tools before use to ensure proper hygiene standards were met.
  • Utilized airbrush makeup technique for long-lasting coverage that resists fading from sweat or tears.
  • Collaborated with hairstylists, photographers, costume designers, models, and other professionals in the industry.
  • Handled appointment booking, canceling and rescheduling.
  • Applied individual lash extensions.

Cashier

Hy-Vee
Moline , IL
09.2000 - 11.2021
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Fulfilling online orders

Door Greeter

Lumberyard Gentleman’s club
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers as they entered the building and provided directions to their desired destination.
  • Provided customer service assistance, including answering questions about the establishment services, and policies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized entrance area by removing debris and wiping down surfaces.
  • Taking cash and credit card payments.
  • Book keeping, taking, and records.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Perspective Senior Living
Silvis, IL
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.

• Meal reminders•sliding board assistance • Light house keeping • Assist walking with gate belt • Time management with assisted living clients• Medication reminders

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Manor Nursing Home
Rock Island, IL
11.2014 - 07.2016
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rock Island Nursing And Rehabilitation
Rock Island, IL
04.2010 - 11.2014
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Education

Associate of Science - Funeral Services And Mortuary Science

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas, TX
07-2026

Pit License
10.2023

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Dallas Career Institute
Dallas, TX
10.2023

Claims Adjuster

Texas Claims Adjuster
Dallas, TX
09.2023

Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL

American Red Cross
03.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Core Correctional Practice

University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute
Cincinnati, OH
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Living Free Center
Chicago, IL
07.2022

Certified Nurses Assistant

Scott Community
Davenport, IA
04.2010

Skills

  • Detailed charting
  • Specimen collecting
  • Helping With Medication
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Strong Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Record keeping
  • Understanding of common orders
  • Proper hygiene
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Customer Service
  • Employee Training
  • Product Scanning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Product Location
  • Inventory Stocking
  • Problem Solving
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Call Response and Transfer
  • Shipment Procedures
  • ID Verification
  • Security Monitoring

Timeline

Funeral Director's Assistant

Golden Gate Funeral Home
09.2024 - Current

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2023 - Current

Correctional Officer

Iowa Medical Classification Center
07.2022 - 08.2023

Hobby Breeder

A 4 Pyro Yorkie
04.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Favorites Healthcare Staffing
03.2019 - Current

Door Greeter

Lumberyard Gentleman’s club
05.2018 - 08.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

A1 Staffing
11.2017 - 11.2024

Makeup Artist

The Beauty Mark/Nizhoni Beauty Bar/MakeupEnvie LLC
09.2017 - 08.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Perspective Senior Living
07.2016 - 12.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Manor Nursing Home
11.2014 - 07.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rock Island Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2010 - 11.2014

Cashier

Hy-Vee
09.2000 - 11.2021

Pit License

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Dallas Career Institute

Claims Adjuster

Texas Claims Adjuster

Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL

American Red Cross

High School Diploma -

Living Free Center

Certified Nurses Assistant

Scott Community

Associate of Science - Funeral Services And Mortuary Science

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

Some College (No Degree) - Core Correctional Practice

University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute
Alexandria Jackson