Matthew Wright
Taylorsville,NC
Summary
A dedicated certified detention officer at Alexander county. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and effective communication, ensuring safety and security within the facility. Skilled in report writing and verbal de-escalation, consistently responding to emergencies with professionalism and composure. Always willing to learn more knowledge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Detention Officer
Alexander County Sheriff Office
Taylorsville, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Performed safety rounds on all inmates throughout the jail.
- Served meals and helped escort the nurse through the jail during medpass.
- Performed cell searches to ensure the facility was clear of contraband.
- Monitored cameras and doors while working in the master control tower.
- Oversee court proceedings involving inmates' transport to and from court
- Respond to any emergency calls in a quick and calm manner.
Certified Detention Officer
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
Lenoir, NC
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform safety rounds on all inmates in the jail
- Help serve meals and escort the nurse throughout the jail during med pass.
- Perform cell searches the keep contraband out of the facility.
- Monitor cameras while working in the master control tower.
- Respond to any emergency calls in a quick and calm manner.
- Help book in and release inmates on a daily basis.
Mental Health Technician
Jonas Hill
Lenoir, NC
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Take the patients vital signs at the start of each shift.
- Perform safety rounds on every patient.
- Monitor the patients during visitation and meals.
- Search the patient's rooms if we suspect they may have any kind of contraband.
- Respond to any emergency quickly and calmly
Mental Health Technician
Frye South Campus
Hickory, NC
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitor patient's vital signs at the beginning of each shift.
- Perform safety rounds on every patient.
- Monitor the patients during visitation and meal times.
- Perform room searches if a patient is suspected of having contraband.
- Respond to any emergency call.
CNA
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Taylorsville, NC
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Take patients vitals as ordered by the physician.
- Help patients with activities of daily living.
- Get patients up and dressed in the morning.
- Help with getting patients to and from group activities.
- Help with any emergency calls.
Critical Care Technician
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Monitored patients vital signs and reported changes to the nurse.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians regarding patient's status .
- Addressed emergency calls promptly
Environmental Services
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Empties the trash and biohazard containers in the hospital.
- Cleaned the rooms of the recently discharges patients.
- Swept and mopped the floor.
- transported any clean or dirty linen carts across the hospital.
- Emptied the cardboard baler.
Sales Associate
Walmart Inc.
Hickory, NC
02.2010 - 05.2018
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Restocked shelves and unloaded trucks on a daily basis.
Education
Detention Officer Certification Course - DOCC
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC12-2024
CNA License - CNA
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC04-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NCSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Report writing
- Effective communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- Behavioral disorders
- Verbal de-escalation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- DOCC Certification 12-2024
- CNA Certification 04-2019
Timeline
Certified Detention Officer
Alexander County Sheriff Office
03.2025 - Current
Certified Detention Officer
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - 03.2025
Mental Health Technician
Jonas Hill
03.2022 - 07.2024
Mental Health Technician
Frye South Campus
01.2020 - 03.2022
CNA
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
Critical Care Technician
Catawba Valley Medical Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
Environmental Services
Catawba Valley Medical Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
Sales Associate
Walmart Inc.
02.2010 - 05.2018
Detention Officer Certification Course - DOCC
Wilkes Community College
CNA License - CNA
Catawba Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
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