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Cara Davis

Waynesboro,VA

Summary

I am seeking career advancement opportunities in a meaningful and fast-paced work environment. I am looking for a challenging and involved workplace where I can apply my knowledge and experience to support the mission. Professional references will be provided at your request.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Safety Officer

Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
06.2023 - Current
  • Responds to all crises to assist in maintaining the safety of patients and staff.
  • Works closely with the patients at both Western State Hospital and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
  • Conducts walkthroughs of the entire facility to ensure no new issues have arisen.
  • Attends training sessions related to public safety issues such as first aid and CPR certification courses.
  • Enforced traffic and parking regulations.
  • Assists in training CCCA employees in Code-Purple training
  • Creates reports documenting the events of the shift.
  • Adheres strictly to federal, state, and local guidelines concerning in-patient psych care.
  • Transports patients to and from the facility for scheduled appointments.
  • Works closely with nursing and administrative staff to ensure that operations are running smoothly.

Crisis Prevention Officer

Western State Hospital
Staunton, Virginia
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responds to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arise
  • Delivers specific care, minimizing issues through close collaboration with peers and management
  • Adheres strictly to federal, state, and local guidelines in relation to in-patient psych care
  • Recommended changes in procedures to emphasize officer safety.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Uses therapeutic options, resulting in the safety of peers and clients
  • Works with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our client's needs
  • Creates therapeutic relations with clients to build trust and ensure safety
  • Engages with clients immediately after noticing a shift in mood, to prevent a crisis from occurring
  • DEFUSE instructor
  • Reports incidents as they occur.

Military Police (31B)

United States Army
Fayetteville, NC
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enforced military laws and regulations
  • Monitored suspicious persons, situations, and unusual activities while on patrol
  • Used negotiation techniques during arrests
  • Drafted reports on incidents throughout shift, which encompassed theft, damage to property, traffic violations, and other issues
  • Provided 24-hour armed security while in the field to ensure the safety of the Chain of Command and other soldiers
  • Monitored the authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to prevent unexpected situations
  • Directed and controlled crowds on and off base for holiday events and traffic accidents
  • Supervised the attendance of military related schools
  • Oversaw and managed the completion of packets as the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of schools, as a lower enlisted soldier
  • Sent over 50 officers, noncommissioned officers, and soldiers to military schools to further their careers
  • Presented weekly updated slides of the number of those attending schools, those who completed or failed schools, and those who were getting prepared to go, to the company Commander
  • Maintained accountability of entire company’s training and schools
  • Tracked status’ of defense travel system (DTS) authorizations to allow soldiers to get to and from off post schools on time
  • Worked closely with the company, battalion, and brigade Commanders, to ensure compliance with schools and training were complete or set up to be, in a timely manner.

Manager

Sonic Drive In
Waynesboro, VA
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Trained crew members
  • Assigned tasks to crew members
  • Managed shifts in absence of store manager
  • Organized store and maintained standards in relation to store policy
  • Created relations with customers to ensure their return
  • Sent daily sales reports to corporate and maintained the money in the safe
  • Made bank runs for opening and closing shifts to ensure accountability and compliance of sales
  • Conducted payroll responsibilities to ensure all employees had the correct hours and time
  • Supervised staff performing daily tasks and duties
  • Adhered to and enforced store policies and procedures to maintain regulatory and legal compliance
  • Completed opening and closing procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

American Military University
01.2026

Associate of Science in Medical Administrative Billing and Coding -

Keiser University
09.2024

Waynesboro High School
01.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Reliable, Trustworthy, Dependable
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Teamwork & Building
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Payroll Responsibilities
  • Inventory Control/ Loss Prevention
  • Protecting People and Property
  • Emergency Response
  • Maintaining Order
  • Problem-Solving
  • Law Enforcement and Riot Training
  • DBHDS Shield Training
  • Military Training
  • DEFUSE
  • DEFUSE Instructor
  • Basic Spanish
  • Conflict De-Escalation

Special Accomplishment

  • AAM- Award for serving as the NCOIC of schools in the 65th Military Police CO; 503D Military Police Battalion
  • DEFUSE Instructor Certificate
  • NSLS Nomination for a 4.0 GPA while working full-time.
  • High Honors Deans List for maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Public Safety Officer

Western State Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Crisis Prevention Officer

Western State Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023

Military Police (31B)

United States Army
01.2021 - 10.2022

Manager

Sonic Drive In
10.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

American Military University

Associate of Science in Medical Administrative Billing and Coding -

Keiser University

Waynesboro High School

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