Dedra Davidson
Supervisor or Corrections
Houston,Tx
Summary
Accomplished supervisor with expertise in warehouse operations and practices. Manages activities with a good understanding of current needs and future targets. Offers excellent project management and team leadership abilities to drive efficient and effective operations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
BUS OPERATOR
Wynne Transportation
12.2019 - Current
- Loaded, secured and unloaded the passengers' luggage in special storage compartments
- Operated the vehicle safely at all times to protect passengers and comply with the rules governing [Type] bus transportation
- Responded to passenger emergencies to deliver immediate basic care and assess the situation
- Stopped at regularly locations and made special stops to meet the needs of a wide range of passengers
- Inspected the vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance issues and arrange for the necessary repairs.
BUS OPERATOR
Metro Transit Authority
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Inspected the vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance issues and arrange for the necessary repairs
- Avoided critical incidents by monitoring the passengers for signs of disorderly or unsafe behavior
- Stopped at regularly locations and made special stops to meet the needs of a wide range of passengers
- Responded to passenger emergencies to deliver immediate basic care and assess the situation
- Operated the vehicle safely at all times to protect passengers and comply with the rules governing [Type] bus transportation.
HUB GENERAL MANAGER
AutoZone Auto Parts
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Received and routed incoming mail, packages, and deliveries
- Supported company operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
- Worked with managers to address problems such as delivery times to our satellite stores, and rerouting some of the delivery routes
- Consulted with customers to understand desires and suggest best products to meet needs
- Developed and communicated standard operating procedures to team of 31 employees.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Nonye Vacek
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Maintained and updated patient information and vital signs in electronic medical records or hospital databases
- Remained calm and poised in emergencies by calmly interacting with patients to avoid stress and panic
- Communicated with patients and families proactively to gather information on patient's condition
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, preparation of patients, and vital sign procedures
- Recommended improvements that facilitated patient flow and reduced average wait time by [Number] minutes.
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
Quest Diagnostics
05.2005 - 10.2011
- Verified sample and specimen labeling and processing against standards with regular quality checks
- Verified, recorded, and reported results on all tests performed in compliance with government requirements and internal lab procedures
- Followed protocols strictly to maintain proper control of hazardous materials and safely dispose of samples
- Helped managers improve area operations by sharing customer feedback and contributing new ideas
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
Education
CERTIFICATE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
Sanford Brown
Houston, Texas03.2011
Skills
- Management Skills
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Inspect vehicles
- Teamwork
- Transportation
- Patient Care
- Reliable
Timeline
BUS OPERATOR
Wynne Transportation
12.2019 - Current
BUS OPERATOR
Metro Transit Authority
01.2019 - 11.2019
HUB GENERAL MANAGER
AutoZone Auto Parts
08.2014 - 11.2018
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Nonye Vacek
04.2012 - 08.2014
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
Quest Diagnostics
05.2005 - 10.2011
CERTIFICATE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
Sanford Brown
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
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