Angel Newman
Homestead,FL
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking. Hardworking officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Medical Assistant
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA
03.2008 - 04.2023
- Take and record vitals, including blood pressure, pulse respiration, temperature and weight
- Deliver health care teaching to patients
- Track immunizations
- Complied with HIPPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
- Follow standard nursing policies and procedures for all care given
- Participate in quality improvement activities
- Anticipates providers needs when preparing patients
- Follow policies and procedures for infection control
- Medication administration
- Assistance with minor in-house procedures within my scope of practice
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Scheduling
- Patient triage.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing
Vintex Institute
Miami, FL08.2007
High School Diploma -
South Dade Sr. High
Miami, FL06.2003
Skills
- Visitation guidelines understanding
- First Aid Certification
- Correctional facility procedures
- CCTV Monitoring
- Firearm operations trained
- Cell Inspections
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Firearms Training
- Inmate Transport
- Inmate monitoring
- Inmate Supervision
- Policy Enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Firearm Safety
- Safety and security enforcement
Licensure Certifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- AHA Basic Life Support Certified (CPR with AED)
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA
03.2008 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing
Vintex Institute
High School Diploma -
South Dade Sr. High