Natalie Burford
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Proficient armed security officer skilled in strategies for preventing incidents, investigating problems and detailing unauthorized personnel. Offering remarkable work ethic and observation skills. Seeking to bring several years' experience in security to a long-term position. Experienced in providing emergency response, solving conflicts and completing background searches. Knowledgeable about legal and less-than-lethal weapons, defensive strategies and report writing. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
AMERICAN SECURITY GROUP, LLC
Petersburg, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors, guests, and contractors.
- We conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Investigated reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect any criminal activity or violations of policy.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Communicated effectively with team members while coordinating efforts during shifts.
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment such as gates, locks, alarm systems, and radios, ensuring that they were operating properly.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Petersburg, VA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensured proper functioning of dialyzer reprocessing equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Participated in team meetings with physicians and other healthcare professionals to discuss new techniques or procedures related to hemodialysis.
- Performed pre-treatment patient assessments, including vital signs and weight measurements.
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used for dialysis treatments according to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Assisted nursing staff with various duties such as changing linens, stocking supplies or preparing meals for patients.
- Calibrated machines used for hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Forensic Science
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
Midlothian, VA06-2013
Skills
- Grounds patrols
- Intelligence Gathering
- Vehicle patrol
- Alarm response
- Firearms proficiency
- Arrest procedures
- Computer Skills
- Patrol procedures
- Physical Fitness
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- DCJS certified with card
- AED and CPR certified
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
AMERICAN SECURITY GROUP, LLC
07.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
06.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Forensic Science
American InterContinental University
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
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