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Lauren E. Cefaratti

Berlin,CT

Summary

Attentive Police Dispatcher bringing 15 years of experience prioritizing emergency calls to dispatch appropriate services. Calm, compassionate and kind professional with in-depth knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office equipment. Skillful in handling high-tension, emergency situations while accurately relaying information to public safety personnel.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Safety Dispatcher

Wethersfield Police Department
2009.11 - Current

Remained calm in very high-pressure situations and kept callers on line until law enforcement arrived on scene.

  • Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Requested law enforcement, fire and ambulance services for emergency calls.
  • Input information from calls into system using NexGen and maintaining accuracy of details.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit televisions to dispatch appropriate police response to intrusions and trouble indicated alarms.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Rocky Hill Police Department
2008.11 - 2009.10

Remained calm in very high-pressure situations and kept callers on line until law enforcement arrived on scene.

  • Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Requested law enforcement, fire and ambulance services for emergency calls.
  • Input information from calls into system using NexGen and maintaining accuracy of details.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Fielded 911 emergency and non-emergency calls and determined level of support that was needed for response.
  • Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit televisions to dispatch appropriate police response to intrusions and trouble indicated alarms.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response
2004.12 - 2008.12

Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
  • Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
  • Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
  • Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

High School Diploma -

Tolland High School
Tolland
01.2004

Skills

  • Radio traffic monitoring
  • Unit status monitoring
  • Emergency call response
  • Law enforcement policies
  • Highly effective communication
  • Information intake
  • Police and fire procedures
  • Computer-aided dispatching
  • Basic life support understanding
  • Map reading skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities

Training

  • Active Shooter Response
  • Airborne Pathogens
  • Blood borne Pathogens
  • Car Seat Technician (Expired)
  • CIT (Crisis Intervention Team CABLE)
  • CIT Special Topics: Death and Grieving (CABLE)
  • COLLECT/NCIC
  • CPR Certified
  • CT Firearms Database
  • Domestic Violence Intervention
  • E-911
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch
  • Emergency Medical Technician (Expired)
  • Everbridge
  • Firefighter I
  • First Aid Certified
  • Hostage Negotiations
  • NexGen CAD
  • OBTS
  • PEERS (CABLE)
  • PRAWN
  • Pro-QA
  • Protecting Law Enforcement Responders
  • Stress Identification and Management
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Telecommunication Certification Training
  • VisionAir CAD
  • OBTS
  • PEERS (CABLE)
  • PRAWN
  • Pro-QA
  • Protecting Law Enforcement Responders
  • Stress Identification and Management
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Telecommunication Certification Training
  • VisionAir CAD

Affiliations

CABLE

International Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch

Timeline

Public Safety Dispatcher

Wethersfield Police Department
2009.11 - Current

Public Safety Dispatcher

Rocky Hill Police Department
2008.11 - 2009.10

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response
2004.12 - 2008.12

Associate of Science - General Studies

Goodwin College

High School Diploma -

Tolland High School
Lauren E. Cefaratti