Brashawn Whiteside
Pine Bluff
Summary
Compassionate and reliable healthcare professional with experience in hospital, home health, mental health, and correctional settings. Skilled in patient care, ADL assistance, vital signs, documentation, and de-escalation. Known for professionalism, safety awareness, and strong teamwork. Seeking a PCT position in an acute care hospital setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
Department of Corrections
Grady
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
- Responded effectively to high-stress situations using de-escalation techniques and established safety protocols.
- Maintained safety and professionalism in a secure, fast-paced environment.
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER
Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center
Little Rock
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Served as a role model for appropriate behavior among juvenile offenders by demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Provided guidance on personal development issues such as decision making, problem solving, anger management, socialization skills.
- Enforced rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe environment for both staff members and detainees.
Home Health Aide
Superior Senior Care
Pine Bluff
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Pinnacle Point Behavioral Hospital
Little Rock
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Encouraged positive behaviors among clients through role modeling appropriate behavior management techniques during interactions with them.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
- Charted patient observations by following prescribed procedures and standards.
Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by the physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
Department of Corrections
Tucker
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Utilized sound judgment and decision making skills when dealing with inmates, staff and visitors.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05-2027
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient observation
- ADL support
- Patient hygiene management
Certification
• BLS Provider- American Heart Association
• Heartsaver First Aid
• Heartsaver First Aid
Timeline
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
Department of Corrections
09.2024 - Current
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER
Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Pinnacle Point Behavioral Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2023
Home Health Aide
Superior Senior Care
04.2022 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2021 - 11.2021
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
Department of Corrections
06.2017 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pulaski Technical College