Ellisha Heath
Hampton,Virginia
Summary
CDL Class A Card holder
Armed DCJS Card Holders
First aid Certified
BLS Certified
CPR Certified
Mental health first aid Certified
Crisis intervention certified
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Protection Officer
Riverside Mental Health And Medical Clinic
Hampton, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies during investigations and emergencies, fostering positive working relationships.
- Conducted regular safety drills for staff and visitors, promoting preparedness and awareness of emergency procedures.
- Trained new Protection Officers on company policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices for effective security operations.
- Conducted detailed incident reports following any security-related occurrences, providing recommendations for future prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company guidelines while executing all protection duties effectively.
Armed Security Officer
InterCon Security system
Newportnews, Virginia
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Controlled visitor access at facility by limiting access to entrances.
- Authorized and monitored entrance and departure of employees and visitors to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Directed drivers on premises to control traffic.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems and equipment to detect evidence of tampering.
- Verified security of windows, gates, and doors to prevent intrusions.
- Locked doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Assisted vendors and other third parties with access to restricted areas.
Endoscopy Technician
Tidewater Physicians Group
Newport News, VA
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sentra Hospital
Hampton, VA
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Monitored alarms and closed-circuit television monitors through direct visual observation and audio monitoring.
- Drove motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
- Wrote reports of daily irregularities to describe and document property damage and presence of unauthorized individuals.
- Answered various alarms to investigate disturbances.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
Environmental Technician
Sentara Hospital
Hampton, VA
06.2010 - 05.2017
- Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety within the organization.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Reduced hazardous waste generation through implementing effective waste minimization strategies.
- Assisted in the development of site-specific Environmental Management Plans to reduce potential impacts on natural resources.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of company-wide environmental policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across all operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all environmental activities, facilitating streamlined reporting processes and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Reduced risk of environmental health hazards through diligent inspection of industrial sites.
- Monitored emission control devices for proper operation and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Dispatch Manager
JPP Freight Service
Brooklyn, NY
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Promoted safety culture among drivers by reinforcing compliance with regulations and conducting regular safety meetings.
- Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues promptly and providing accurate delivery updates.
- Improved dispatch efficiency by implementing new scheduling and routing strategies.
- Developed contingency plans for unexpected events, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
- Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to establish preventive maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma - Regular
Boys And Girls High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1998
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Physical fitness
- Residential security
- Threat assessment
- Travel security
- Defensive driving
- Self-defense techniques
- Event security
- Surveillance detection
- Firearms proficiency
- Fire alarm systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Load securing proficiency
- Accident prevention strategies
- Safe lifting practices
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Blind spot awareness
- Weather condition awareness
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Verbal and written communication
- Long-haul driving
- Decision-making
Timeline
Protection Officer
Riverside Mental Health And Medical Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Armed Security Officer
InterCon Security system
01.2022 - 08.2023
Endoscopy Technician
Tidewater Physicians Group
06.2019 - 08.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Sentra Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2019
Environmental Technician
Sentara Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2017
Dispatch Manager
JPP Freight Service
09.2008 - 05.2010
High School Diploma - Regular
Boys And Girls High School