Alexis Nikole Roach
Saint Johns,MI
Summary
Compassionate professional with several years of experience in detention and residential facilities. Proven ability to oversee complex inmate intake processes and ensure safety during daily activities, including recreation, visiting, and meals. Demonstrates strong skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and team leadership to foster a secure environment for both staff and inmates. Committed to contributing positively to operational efficiency through adaptability and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
Lansing, MI
12.2024 - Current
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Volunteer
Daisy Troop 30528
Ovid, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with girls, volunteers and parents and guardians
- Coordinate with parents and guardians via email, phone calls, newsletters, blogs, etc
- Adhere to policies and procedures in providing the Girl Scout program to girls
- Support the work of the Girl Scout Area (service unit) and council
Volunteer
Heartland Church
Ovid, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Assist with Easter services and other events
- Assist with planning and coordination for weekly services as needed
- Maintain and expand church donor base
- Contribute to Sunday school program development and innovation
- Furnished support to ministry teams as required
- Participated in educating broader community about church mission
Babysitter
Ovid, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Manage and oversee children’s activity in absence of parents
- Design creative games and activities to keep children engaged
- Prepare meals to ensure children eat fully and on time
- Escort children on outings to parks and lakes
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children in all respects
- Ensure only authorized visitors enter premises in absence of parents
Certified Nursing Assistant
MediLodge of Lansing
Waverly, MI
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor
Saint Johns, MI
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Corrections Officer - 8
Michigan Department of Corrections
Saint Louis, MI
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Keep prisoners moving and prevent loitering in yard or building entrances during times of mass movement
- Remain alert and aware of prisoner activities and behaviors in housing units or other assigned areas of the facility
- Conduct searches of prisoners, structures, and areas
- Attempt to gain compliance with facility rules through the use of effective communication, summary actions and disciplinary misconduct reports
- Sign and approve prisoner movement via valid itinerary, call-out, pass or detail to assignments, health services, programming, recreation, etc
- Involves reading document to properly identify the prisoner and to establish validity of date, time, and reason for prisoner movement
- Complete formal counts as required
- Account for prisoners’ whereabouts several times per shift when prisoners are under supervision
- Observe and appropriately respond to such critical incidents as assaults on employees or prisoners, prisoner disturbances, or other situations threatening to the security of the facility
- Respond quickly to calls for assistance in other areas of the prison as directed by the control center or shift supervisor
- Assist in controlling disturbances and isolating instigators
- Appropriate response may include use of firearms
- Prepare written reports as indicated
- Various duties are assigned according to work assignment
- May be required to transport prisoners via passenger vehicle, Control entry and exit from the facility, identify employees, visitors and law enforcement when assigned to front or sallyport gate
- May supervise prisoner work crews, supervise prisoners in housing units or on other assignments, escort prisoners to various areas within the institution
- Pack-up prisoner property checking for contraband and legitimate ownership of property
- Control entry and exit from housing units or other assignments; positively identifies employees, visitors, prisoners, and others
- Assists in maintaining proper standards of prisoner hygiene and facility cleanliness and sanitation on assignments
- Organize and maintain prisoner worker schedules, payroll, and cleaning procedures
- Perform related work as assigned
- Ensures that security systems, firefighting equipment, fire detection systems and other equipment in the facility are in operating conditions
Education
High School -
Ovid Elsie High School
Elsie, MI05.2023
Skills
- Professional Writing Proficiency
- Technical Software Skills
- Quantitative Analysis Expertise
- Concept Development Skills
- Strategic Reasoning
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Effective Time Management
- Policy enforcement
- Integrity and honesty
- De-escalation techniques
- Accountability
- Behavioral disorders
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Proficient in Organization Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication Proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Skilled in PDF Document Management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
- Correction Officer Academy Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
MediLodge of Lansing
09.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor
03.2024 - 08.2024
Corrections Officer - 8
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2023 - 03.2024
Volunteer
Daisy Troop 30528
04.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Heartland Church
03.2023 - Current
Babysitter
07.2020 - Current
High School -
Ovid Elsie High School