Thomasene Gay
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomy
Courtland,VA
Summary
Experienced Corrections Specialist handling disruptive inmates and keeping calm and professional in hectic and tense situations. Trained in weapons usage and crisis prevention intervention. Motivational and accomplished with over 18 years in industry.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain of Correctional Officers
Virginia Department Of Corrections
Capron, VA
10.2003 - Current
- Supervised 40 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1050 offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Supervised 40 employees and performance of tasks and manage 1050 offenders.
Correctional Lieutenant
Virginia Department Of Corrections
Chesterfield, VA
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Supervised 14 employees and performance of tasks and managed 140 offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Sales Associate
Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control
Prince George, VA
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Emergency Medical Technician
Volunteer Position
Suffolk, VA
07.1998 - 08.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Education
Graphic Design
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VAMedical Assisting, EKG, Phelebotomy
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA07.2022
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
Virginia Department Of Corrections
08.2018 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control
08.2018 - 06.2021
Captain of Correctional Officers
Virginia Department Of Corrections
10.2003 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Volunteer Position
07.1998 - 08.2015
Graphic Design
Norfolk State University
Medical Assisting, EKG, Phelebotomy
Paul D Camp Community College
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