PARIS ALLISON
GASTONIA,United States
Summary
Compassionate and dependable professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and hands-on experience supporting diverse individuals in challenging environments. Strong foundation in human behavior, crisis response, and de-escalation techniques, allowing for calm, ethical, and solution-focused actions in high-pressure situations. Demonstrated ability to provide patient-centered care as a CNA while maintaining safety, structure, and procedural compliance in a detention setting. Known for excellent communication, sound judgment, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with people from all backgrounds. Committed to promoting safety, dignity, and well-being in both clinical and correctional environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel CNA
Worx staffing
Winston-Salem
11.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
- Displayed cultural sensitivity while working with diverse populations across various geographic locations throughout the US.
- Providing basic patient care and assistance with daily activities, similar to a traditional CNA, but with the added element of working temporary assignments in various healthcare facilities like hospitals and long-term care center
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during travel.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Sherriff office
Charlotte, United States
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals and property for contraband.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to maintain safety within the detention center.
- Responded promptly to incidents and emergencies following established protocols.
- Documented daily logs of inmate behavior and facility operations accurately.
- Maintained a secure environment by enforcing rules and managing inmate interactions.
Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Inserting urine catheters
- Provide direct patient care in acute care settings, such as hospitals
- Assist patients with EKG, tube feeding, oxygen, NG tubes and catheter.
- Cared for pre-and post-operative patients
- Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
Lead DayCare Teacher
Bloom Development Center
07.2018 - 11.2024
- Create lesson plans
- Adhere to all NC facility guidelines
- Create safe environment
- Monitor child development
- Provide basic care
CNA
Cleveland Pines
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Provide assistance to Nurse and clinical staff
- Deliver direct care to patients
- Maintain patient comfort and safety
- Complete routine documentation
- Report incidents in a timely manner
- Ensure patient care meets and exceeds expectation
- Build a rapport with the patient's family
- Communicate clearly verbally and written regarding observations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby High School
ShelbyPsychology
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-SalemSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Powerpoint
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Direct critical and acute care nursing
- Patient care and education
- Inmate supervision
- Conducting searches
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral observation
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Travel CNA
Worx staffing
11.2024 - Current
Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Sherriff office
11.2024 - 11.2025
Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
04.2023 - 11.2024
CNA
Cleveland Pines
02.2021 - 08.2022
Lead DayCare Teacher
Bloom Development Center
07.2018 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Shelby High School
Psychology
Winston-Salem State University