Tiesha Davis
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer and Mental Health Technician with a proven track record in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated success in enhancing safety and security at the State of North Carolina and Old Vineyard Behavioral Health. Skilled in conflict resolution and mental health awareness, significantly reducing contraband instances by implementing rigorous search protocols.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of North Carolina
Taylorsville
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
Qualified Professional
Youth Haven Services
Reidsville, NC
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Mental Health Technician
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC12.2021
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of North Carolina
04.2024 - Current
Qualified Professional
Youth Haven Services
08.2023 - 04.2024
Mental Health Technician
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor - Social Work
Winston-Salem State University