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Trikelsa Patterson
Bunkie,LA
Work Preference
Summary
Observant Correctional Officer experienced in maintaining order and mitigating dangerous situations within correctional facilities. Generated respect and compliance among challenging individuals through effective leadership and conflict resolution strategies. Focused on enhancing team dynamics and developing protocols to improve organizational processes.
Overview
1
year of post-secondary education
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
FCC PollockPollock, Louisiana
Correctional Officer
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Managed inmate movements and facilitated transport to various locations.
- Conducted regular security checks and monitored surveillance equipment.
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured adherence to facility regulations.
Bunkie General HospitalBunkie, LA
Medical Assistant
03.2016 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care for patients.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Conducted vital sign checks and documented patient information accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment for patient safety.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care processes.
- Supported front office tasks, including answering calls and responding to inquiries.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Hope Family ClinicMarksville, Louisiana
Medical Assistant
Job overview
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care for patients.
- Conducted vital sign checks and documented patient information accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment for patient safety.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care processes.
- Supported front office tasks, including answering calls and responding to inquiries.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Unitech Training Academy Alexandria, LA
Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA) from Medical Assistant
11.2014 - 09.2015
Bunkie High School Bunkie, LA
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Inmate monitoring
- Inmate classification
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency response
- Crisis management
- Policy enforcement
- Compliance management
- Incident reporting
- Safety inspections
- Search and seizure procedures
- Contraband seizure
- Firearms proficiency
- Self-defense techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Staff management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Stress management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Ethical standards of conduct
- File and record maintenance
- Crisis management
Timeline
Correctional Officer
FCC Pollock
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Bunkie General Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2022
Unitech Training Academy
Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA) from Medical Assistant
11.2014 - 09.2015
Medical Assistant
Hope Family Clinic
Bunkie High School
05.2007