Nicole Elliott
Port Jefferson,NY
Summary
Skilled in crisis intervention and mental health awareness, I excelled at Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office by managing high-risk situations to ensure safety and maintain order. Leveraging conflict resolution and record-keeping skills, I collaborated effectively to enhance facility security, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and ethical conduct.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer I
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office
Yaphank, NY
03.2013 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Home Health Aide
Utopia Home Health
Riverhead, NY
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Inmate monitoring
- Crisis intervention training
- File and record maintenance
- Excellent problem solver
- Ethical standards of conduct
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Correctional Officer I
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office
03.2013 - Current
Home Health Aide
Utopia Home Health
11.2010 - 02.2013