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Kimberly Coston

Pea Ridge,AR

Summary

Talented Telecommunications Engineer with experience delivering leadership and guidance in development and operation of innovative technology programs and systems for customers. Broad background in voice and data systems, infrastructure and secure technology. Telecommunications Engineer with superior technical understanding of cellular technologies, wireless core network infrastructure and IP networking. Extensive background in administration and support of office PBX and voice messaging systems. Experience troubleshooting issues at user level as well as phone system programming. Successful at keeping callers calm and gathering required information to support police and other first responder actions. Reads maps, understands tracking information and provides timely updates to field personnel. Committed professional with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening and dangerous situations. Knowledgeable about dispatch procedures and policies. Dedicated 911 Dispatcher offering 6 years of related experience. Familiar with managing emotions and staying clear-headed under pressure. Extensive training in CIT. Dedicated 911 Dispatcher offering 6 years of related experience. Familiar with managing emotions and staying clear-headed under pressure. Extensive training in calming techniques Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunicator

Bentonville Police Department
06.2017 - Current
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
  • Kept calm under pressure, efficiently handling multiple incoming calls simultaneously during peak hours.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by acting as a liaison between various emergency services agencies.
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Managed radio communications between dispatch center and responding units during major incidents or events.
  • Improved overall response efficiency by continually updating knowledge on local geography and street names.
  • Developed strong rapport with field personnel, fostering teamwork in emergency situations.

Home Health Aide Team Leader

ISS / ISHHA
06.2013 - 05.2017
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Obtained quality assurance information regarding over 100 home health care employees servicing over 150 clients

Education

Associate of Arts - Healthcare Studies Certificate

Northwest Arkansas Community Colleges
Bentonville
12.2023

Skills

  • Map reading skills
  • Message and Work Order Transfer
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Verbatim Transcription
  • EMS Dispatch
  • Crisis Management
  • Emergency Assessment
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Telecommunicator

Bentonville Police Department
06.2017 - Current

Home Health Aide Team Leader

ISS / ISHHA
06.2013 - 05.2017

Associate of Arts - Healthcare Studies Certificate

Northwest Arkansas Community Colleges
Kimberly Coston