Tamera Collins
Kingman
Summary
Professional with a strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and a strong sense of integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
04.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Prep Cook
Brasada Ranch
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen with regular attention to checklists
- Supported kitchen quality initiatives by following nutrition, safety and sanitation guidelines
- Prepared simple salads and common entrees
- Processed incoming deliveries, rotated stock and put away new items in correct locations
Emergency Medical Technician
Sky Lakes Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2026
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Safety
- Stress tolerance
- Weapons training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
04.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Brasada Ranch
04.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Sky Lakes Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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