Dynamic and dependable professional with a diverse background spanning police dispatch, healthcare, retail, and veterinary assistance. Excelled at City of Eureka Springs by leveraging exceptional multitasking and critical thinking skills to coordinate multi-agency responses and enhance public safety. Proven ability to build relationships and maintain high confidentiality, contributing to successful outcomes and increased efficiency across various roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Dispatcher
City of Eureka Springs
05.2023 - Current
Coordinated multi-agency responses for large-scale incidents, resulting in effective resource allocation and successful outcomes.
Handled sensitive situations with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while collecting necessary information from callers for effective intervention.
Managed high-stress situations effectively, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to provide support to those involved in emergencies or traumatic events.
Maintained a calm and reassuring presence during high-pressure situations, ensuring clear communication between callers, officers, and other agencies involved in emergency response.
• Answer phone calls and get necessary information to send officers to calls
• Take payments
Supported public safety initiatives by gathering relevant data from callers for accurate dispatching of appropriate resources.
Enhanced response times by efficiently prioritizing and dispatching emergency calls.
Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
Contributed to department''s overall safety by consistently monitoring officer locations and providing timely assistance when needed.
Contributed to officer safety by diligently monitoring radio traffic and providing timely status checks.
Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
Mentored new dispatchers to facilitate their smooth integration into the team, improving overall efficiency of the department.
Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
Cashier
Harts Family Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Nursing Assistant
Holly House Assisted Living
11.2021 - 02.2022
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital of Eureka Springs
07.2019 - 10.2021
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.