Shirley Turner
Greenwood,MS
Summary
Organized forklift operator with 2 years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Certified nurses aide offering 10+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
05.2026 - Current
- Assessed inmate needs and developed individualized correctional counseling plans supporting rehabilitation and facility objectives.
- Collaborated with custody, treatment, and case management staff to coordinate classification and institutional programming decisions.
- Documented counseling sessions, behavior observations, and case notes in compliance with correctional recordkeeping standards.
- Guided inmates through reentry planning, connecting them with education, employment, and community resources.
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Served as a resource for correctional staff seeking guidance on how to best interact with inmates experiencing mental health crises or displaying challenging behaviors.
Administrative Clerk
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
11.2025 - Current
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, and documentation with consistent accuracy.
- Managed data entry, file maintenance, and record retrieval for daily operations.
- Coordinated correspondence, scheduling, and office communications across departments.
- Reviewed forms and reports to verify completeness, compliance, and correct formatting.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies, conducted regular audits of office supplies and initiated reordering process.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks and inspections to maintain a secure environment.
- Managed inmate records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Trained new officers on facility protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address inmate needs and behavioral issues.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Quality Control Inspector
Volvo Group
Byhalia, MS
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Conducted quality assurance surveys, monitoring and seeking input from team members to verify compliance with company standards.
- Followed industry standards and manufacturer instructions to calibrate measurement tools.
- Tracked findings and updated computer tracking system with documented assessments.
Receiving Associate
Medline Industry
Memphis, TN
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Prepared packages, calculated postage and verified details for shipments.
- Coordinated with carrier representatives to arrange and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Generated accurate work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to manage accurate routing of materials.
- Maintained necessary inventory to meet shipping and receiving demands.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors before invoices entered data system.
Forklift Operator
Walmart D.C.
New Albany, MS
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
- Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
- Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
- Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
Order Filler
Walmart D.C.
New Albany, MS
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Attended company safety meetings and implemented new measures, which resulted in 100% decrease in warehouse accidents.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
- Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Communicated with customers to discuss packing needs and any special items or circumstances.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Health and Rehab
New Albany, MS
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 130-bed long term care facility.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Used mobility devices and lift equipment to transport patients.
Assembly Line Worker
Toyota MMMS
Blue Springs, MS
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work.
- Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and material specifications to verify compliance with standards.
- Set and verified parts clearances to prevent jams or wasted materials.
- Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
- Supported QA measures by visually inspecting items and removing defective elements.
- Smoothed surfaces to enhance alignment of parts and finishes.
- Reviewed project specifications and documentation to understand task and deadline requirements.
- Removed physical refuse and debris, organizing tools to maintain safe, effective work environment.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs efficiently.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Orchestrated organizational assembly strategy to produce products to conform to design specifications.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Age Nursing Home
Greenwood, MS
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 140-bed long term care facility.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Education
GED -
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS07.2011
Skills
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment operations
- Materials movement
- Stock allocation
- Production deadline management
- Communication and presentation
- Warehouse picking
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Customer-focused
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Warehouse best practices
- Customer service-oriented
- Certified forklift operator
- Physically fit and agile
- Staging and sorting
- Safety awareness
- Material inventory
- Material handling
- OSHA training
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting specimens
- Collecting vital signs
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Patient relations
- Quick problem solver
- Monitoring fluids
- General housekeeping ability
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
- Quality assurance controls
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Charting expertise
Timeline
Correctional Counselor
Corecivic
05.2026 - Current
Administrative Clerk
Corecivic
11.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Corecivic
01.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Volvo Group
11.2021 - 04.2022
Receiving Associate
Medline Industry
03.2021 - 09.2021
Forklift Operator
Walmart D.C.
04.2019 - 03.2021
Order Filler
Walmart D.C.
08.2018 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Health and Rehab
02.2016 - 08.2017
Assembly Line Worker
Toyota MMMS
06.2015 - 07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Age Nursing Home
04.2011 - 05.2013
GED -
Mississippi Valley State University
Experience
["Nursing Assistants"],["Team Assemblers"],["Nursing Assistants"],["Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales"],["Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators"]
Education and Training
other