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Caroline Laigo

Las Vegas

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer, Peace Officer and Medical Technical Assistant. Proven expertise in crisis management and relationship building, ensuring safety and compliance. Skilled in surveillance and facility maintenance, effectively managing interactions and contributing to a secure environment. Committed to ethical standards and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

North Kern State Prison
05.2007 - 05.2014
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.

Medical Technical Assistant/Peace Officer

North Kern State Prison
12.1999 - 05.2007
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.

Medical Technical Assistant/Peace Officer

Corcoran State Prison
04.1999 - 12.1999

Same as above

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Porterville College
Porterville, CA
06-1995

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
06-1986

Skills

  • Work crew management
  • Surveillance
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Crisis management
  • Facility maintenance
  • File and record maintenance
  • Product knowledge
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Regulation compliance
  • Work detail oversight
  • Relationship building and management

Timeline

Correctional Officer

North Kern State Prison
05.2007 - 05.2014

Medical Technical Assistant/Peace Officer

North Kern State Prison
12.1999 - 05.2007

Medical Technical Assistant/Peace Officer

Corcoran State Prison
04.1999 - 12.1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

Porterville College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Fresno