Octavia R.

Experience

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  CVS/Caremark

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2009

  Pharmacy Technician

  -Assisting pharmacist with medications.-Correctly label products.-Typing patient data and orders into an Rx system.-Monitor and update inventory.-Documents all activities.-Exceptional customer service.-Abiding with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.-Highly motivated and organized.-Ability to multi-task.-Assist with packaging medications for dispensing and mail outs.-Performs other duties, special projects, or tasks as needed.

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  Vanderbilt University Medical Center

  May 2009 - Jun 2014

  Patient Care Technician

  • Use in-depth knowledge of basic medical procedures to assist staff of 20+ members.• Measure patients’ vital signs, record associated information, address concerns with empathy and patience, and report to nurses and attendants.• Monitor movement of 10+ patients from one place to another in rehabilitation center, ensuring comfort and meeting all medical requirements.• Deliver cost-effective unit operation by inventorying stock items and supplies.• Received Employee of the Month award in April 2010 for outstanding patient care services. Show less

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  Tennessee Department of Corrections

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

  Correctional Officer

  Head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities were all used to keep track of inmates. Head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities were all used to keep track of inmates. Built solid relationships with staff to keep institution safe and secure.Was in charge of the daily activities of the inmates, including classes, meals, and recreation. Was in charge of 748 inmates who were housed in a level three security unit.Completed sanitation and maintenance inspections in the dorms and reported the findings to management.Looked for contraband throughout the building and grounds, as well as in the living quarters and work areas.Checked for potential hazards in the facility's outside areas, locks, and cells.Escorted inmates to and from their cells, as well as to and from hospitals, and medical appointments. Made rounds and conducted head counts and roll calls at predetermined intervals.Forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals were prepared, processed, and maintained by me. Counted inmates on a regular basis and in an emergency.Double-checked that all visitors had proper identification and were not carrying any contraband before entering the institution.Fostered and maintained a climate of mutual respect free of harassment and intimidation to provide a safe environment for staff and offenders.Was responsible for processing and logging accurate and detailed incident reports.Reported any emergency situations that arose on the floor.Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.Filled out daily work report sheets and assigned tasks to coworkers.Looked into all security and safety issues.Was in charge of securing a level 5-secured compound that housed more than 10 employees.Checked each person's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to anyone who wasn't supposed to be there. Show less

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  The GEO Group, Inc.

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2018

  Correctional Officer

  -Monitored building access and identified all official and employees before authorizing their entrance.-Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.-Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.-Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.-Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.-Checked all baggage using X-Ray machines, metal detectors and Garrett Wands. -Maintained the custody and control inmates housed in our CDU. Also, issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and basic meals to inmates in CDU.-Conducted routine and emergency head counts.-Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted headcounts and roll calls. -Searched the building and grounds, living areas, common areas and work areas for contraband daily and quarterly.-Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.-Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards. -Observe behavior of inmates individually and in groups.-Physically restrained detainees when disturbances require physical intervention or use of force.-Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors. -Knowledge of post orders, policies and procedures. Show less

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  CoreCivic

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2022

  Correctional Officer

  - Managing a custodial environment.- Oversee anywhere between 816-2000 inmates adult inmates daily. - Ensuring that inmates are properly searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to bunks.. - Supervising the momentment of prisoners to and from work assignments, meals and recreational activities.- Overseeing the activities of inmates.- Carrying out security inspections of buildings and grounds.- Searching inmates and housing for contraband and weapons.- Assisting subordinates in performing their job duties.- Investigating any allegations of misconduct against staff.- Observing and recording inmate behavior.- Assisting with the psychological profiling of inmates.- Tactfully dealing with any confrontations with inmates.- Documenting all incidents.- Breaking up fights amongst inmates and helping resolve disputes.- Learned and experienced many different duties and responsibilities such as: live camera surveillance, mobile perimeter patrol, automated gate control, step by step processing new arrivals and working as a team with as many as sixty or more Officer’s. Show less

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  24 Hour Home Care

  Mar 2022 - now

  Senior Caregiver

  Provide companionship to patients and engage them with physical and mental exercises. Provide light housekeeping such as vacuuming, changing linens, and dusting. Help residents with personal care including bathing, grooming, and incontinence care. Manage medical care including medication management, meal preparation, and range of motion exercises. Keep daily records of patient care and report any significant changes to my direct supervisor.