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Sandra Davis-Meadows

Saline,MI

Summary

Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with calm and assertive approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, and enforcing regulations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments. Strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Excellent communication and problem solving skills valued by employers.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office
05.2024 - Current
  • Responsibilities: Enforce facility rules/regulations to maintain order and discipline. Conduct headcounts, security checks and inspections inside and outside of the facility. Monitor behavior to prevent disturbance/violence. Respond quickly/effectively to emergencies or security threats. Escort inmates to appointments/classes/court. Maintained detailed logs, reports and incident documentation in accordance to policy. Utilize communication and de-escalation skills to manage conflict. Collaborated with law enforcement, medical staff and coworkers to ensure safe and secure operations. Participated in ongoing training in defensive tactics, first aid/CPR and legal updates.

Corrections Officer/Sergeant

Lake County Sheriff Office
11.2018 - 05.2024
  • Responsibilities: Supervised/directed a team of Corrections Officers to ensure safety, security and compliance with facility regulations. Provided daily leadership, guidance and mentorship to staff, fostering a professional and accountable work environment. Coordinated shift assignments, roll calls, and ensured appropriate staffing coverage. Oversaw inmate management procedures to ensure fairness and adherence to policy. Led critical incident responses, including disturbances, medical emergencies and use of force situation, following proper protocols. Ensured proper documentation and reporting. Collaborated with command staff and admin personnel to implement operational improvements and policy updates. Represented the department in interagency coordination, inmate grievance hearings and internal investigations. Corrections Academy Instructor, Subject Control Instructor, Rescue Recovery Diver, Honor Guard member.

Critical Care ICU/Stepdown/ER Paramedic

Lake West Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Responsibilities: Lead Critical Care Paramedic. Manage training and scheduling of Paramedic team in critical care division. Assist in developing job descriptions for Paramedics in Critical Care. Minimized complications from traumatic injuries through skillful application of care. Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing patients in emergency situations. Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining thorough patient records, keeping track of medical equipment inventory, and updating incident reports. Maintained optimal equipment functionality by regularly inspecting, cleaning, and servicing essential tools for emergency response.

Paramedic

Ashtabula County Medical Center
2014 - 2016

Responsibilities: Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure. Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress. Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions. Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.

Paramedic Instructor

Fortis Institute
2012 - 2014
  • Responsibilities: Provided support to students with diverse learning needs, implementing accommodations and modifications when necessary. Managed classroom logistics such as equipment setup and maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality for instructional purposes. Established strong relationships with local EMS agencies, fostering collaboration and creating valuable networking opportunities for students. Coordinated clinical rotations for students at local hospitals or ambulance companies, providing real-world exposure to emergency medical situations. Presented guest lectures at conferences or community events on relevant topics within the field of emergency medical services education. Developed comprehensive lesson plans for paramedic courses, ensuring alignment with national standards and state requirements. Enhanced training outcomes by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences into paramedic instruction.

Education

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Internet Information Systems

Education America Remington College
01.2003

Associate Degree - Emergency Medicine

Tri State Business Institute
01.2011

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Crisis management
  • File and record maintenance
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Staff management
  • Problem Solving
  • Data Entry
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail/Organization
  • Verbal communication
  • Security procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Integrity and honesty
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Policy enforcement

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office
05.2024 - Current

Corrections Officer/Sergeant

Lake County Sheriff Office
11.2018 - 05.2024

Critical Care ICU/Stepdown/ER Paramedic

Lake West Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018

Associate Degree - Emergency Medicine

Tri State Business Institute

Paramedic

Ashtabula County Medical Center
2014 - 2016

Paramedic Instructor

Fortis Institute
2012 - 2014

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Internet Information Systems

Education America Remington College