Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Connie Lopez

Falfurrias,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Geo Group Inc
Falfurrias, TX
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • 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.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
  • Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
  • Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
  • Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
  • Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
  • Instructed new correctional officers on the correct procedures of each assigned unit.
  • Followed state jail and federal correctional facility policies and procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant / ICU MedSurgical A

Christus Spohn Hospital
Alice, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Caring for patients recovering from surgeries to managing chronic illnesses or injuries.
  • Attentive to call lights and patient needs.
  • Coordinates and performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
  • Assemble and maintain patient charts, ensures labeling is accurate.
  • Provide clerical support to the interdisciplinary team. Answer incoming phone calls to the unit, transfers calls as appropriate. Place calls as requested by team members. Take messages and deliver to appropriate member of the team.
  • Complete requested paperwork as necessary and requested. Process all unit paperwork for newly admitted patients. Take apart patient charts after discharge and organize contents for delivery to medical records.
  • Able to concentrate and focus on multiple tasks with constant interruption.
  • Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms for ICU patients.
  • appropriate team member.
  • Run ECG strips per unit protocol and upon request.
  • Restocking Unit for incoming shift.

Field Supervisor/ Marketer

Partners In Care Inc.
Donna, TX
05.2017 - 01.2023
  • Became Part-time on July 16, 2020 until Agency sold.

Field Supervisor/ Office Manager/ Marketer

First Home Health
Alice, Texas
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies and procedures for all field staff.

Field Supervisor/Field Marketer

Health Care Unlimited Inc.
Falfurrias, TX
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
  • Assess patient's functional status and take necessary actions to ensure client's well-being.
  • Promote, review, and evaluate the quality of appropriateness of client care practices.
  • Ensure services are to be delivered in full compliance with the DADS/ HMO regulations, and agency policy and procedures.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, attendants needed to provide services to clients. terminate attendant (if needed).
  • Make initial visits to each client's home with the attendant on or before initiation of services for the purpose of developing a plan of care, and orientation.
  • Assigning attendants to clients based on client needs.
  • Review and evaluate performance of attendants.
  • Stay current with changes in provider services and regulations.
  • Complete start of care and provide client with copy.
  • Obtain client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies, emergency contacts, and hospital preference if/and emergency contact is unavailable.

CNA

First Home HealthCare
Alice, Texas
11.2011 - 06.2015
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

Education

GED -

Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TX
01-2004

Skills

  • Operational planning expertise
  • Risk Management
  • Multi-Project Coordination
  • Decision Making
  • Hiring Determinations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Employee Supervision
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Verbal and Communication skills
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Employee Training
  • Employee Motivation
  • Procedure Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Documentation Record Keeping
  • Administration and Management
  • Word Processing
  • Time Management
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Self Control and Integrity
  • Willingness to Learn

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Geo Group Inc
05.2023 - 07.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant / ICU MedSurgical A

Christus Spohn Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023

Field Supervisor/ Office Manager/ Marketer

First Home Health
03.2020 - 02.2022

Field Supervisor/ Marketer

Partners In Care Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2023

Field Supervisor/Field Marketer

Health Care Unlimited Inc.
06.2015 - 05.2017

CNA

First Home HealthCare
11.2011 - 06.2015

GED -

Texas A&M University

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