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Tamesha Finney
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hanahan,SC
Work Preference
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a robust background in Law Enforcement and healthcare, including a pivotal role at Lieber Corrections Institution as a Corporal Supervisor in Security. Excelled in crisis management and team collaboration, significantly enhancing safety protocols and patient care standards. Demonstrated expertise in medication dispensing and inmate supervision, achieving notable efficiency improvements. Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Healthcare: Pharmacy Technician/CNA
1
1
Nursing Student
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Fed Sec Security
10.2016 - Current
- Serve as Maritime Security via Carver Maritime allowed authorized persons onto J Pier, assisted with USCG also US Customs and Border Patrol. I serve as Amelie Oil Gate officer allowing authorized persons onto the Oil Plant and Maritime personnel into the Barge rear of plant.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Front Desk Agent
Hyatt Place Hotel
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as hospitality concierge, greeted guest, check guest in and out of hotel, assisted with checking guest in and out of hotel, issued guest keys, collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained accurate records of guest information, payments, and reservations using hotel management software systems called Opera also Colleague, Advantage, restocked food item shelves, transmitted and received messages using switchboard telephone, cleaned common areas.
- Provided exceptional service during high-volume periods or challenging situations, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests.
- Served as the Bartender and food service preparing food from the menu, handled cash through POS register.
Pharmacy Technician
VA CMOP
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted pharmacist in filling refrigerated prescriptions accurately and effectively.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records in the refrigeration department.
- Filled and unpacked medications into a robotic machine called the LDU to be sent to the packing area of the warehouse shipped to all Veterans.
Armed Security Officer
Walden Metropolitain Security
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Correctional Corporal
SC Department Of Corrections
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Maintained a secure environment for inmates, staff, and visitors through diligent monitoring and enforcement of safety protocols.
- Assessed medical concerns presented by inmates quickly, coordinating necessary treatments with healthcare providers within the facility.
- Enhanced inmate rehabilitation by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted thorough searches of inmates, their belongings, and common areas to prevent the introduction or circulation of contraband items.
- Reduced instances of violence within the facility by proactively identifying potential conflicts and addressing issues promptly.
- Provided timely support during emergencies or critical incidents, contributing to swift resolution and minimal harm to involved parties.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
Columbia, SC05-1999
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
Walterboro, SC06-1994
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC 01.2026 - Current
Skills
- Skills and knowledge include bilingual in Castilian Spanish, Microsoft Word, Lotus, Excel, Power point
- Hospitality services
- Cash handling
- Credit and cash payments
- Guest relations
- POS systems
- Housekeeping
- Opera/ Colleague Advantage
- Pharmacy operations
- Insurance processing
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Security procedures
- Self-defense training
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques/ Mechanical Restraints
- Firearms proficiency
- Officer training
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Reliable transportation
- Quality assurance
- Tracheostomy care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Toileting assistance
- CNA certification
Affiliations
- Member of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary USCG
- NABCJ National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
01.2026 - Current
Front Desk Agent
Hyatt Place Hotel
06.2024 - 11.2024
Pharmacy Technician
VA CMOP
12.2023 - 05.2024
Armed Security Officer
Walden Metropolitain Security
03.2022 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
06.2020 - 01.2021
Correctional Corporal
SC Department Of Corrections
06.2017 - 09.2022
Armed Security Officer
Fed Sec Security
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School