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Karla Peterson

Ione,CA

Summary

Correctional officer with considerable experience in transportation and safety management in CDCR facilities. Vast experience in firearms handling and mechanical restraint techniques. Demonstrated ability to de-escalate high-risk situations through keen observation and swift decision-making.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

CDCR
Ione , CA
05.2017 - Current
  • Served as correctional officer for over eight years across two institutions.
  • Executed transportation of incarcerated individuals for court appearances and medical appointments.
  • Functioned as vacation relief and daily coverage officer to ensure operational continuity.
  • Executed hiring processes for overtime staff and new officers to address staffing needs.
  • Created transport schedules for emergency medical runs and hospital pickups.
  • Ensured timely filling of vacancies to maintain adequate coverage in shifts.
  • Collaborated with hiring office to streamline recruitment processes for correctional staff.
  • Managed logistics for transfers between institutions, ensuring compliance with protocols.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

CDCR, California State Prison-Sacramento
Represa, CA
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients under care at state correctional facility.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions during shifts.
  • Assisted in developing and updating individualized care plans for Incarcerated Persons.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and interventions.
  • Educated Incarcerated Persons on health management and medication compliance during routine visits.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, providing immediate care and support as needed.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and procedures specific to correctional healthcare environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
  • Administration of insulin and monitoring blood glucose levels

Education

Some College (No Degree) - BCOA/PC 832

Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center
9850 Twin Cities Road, Galt CA 95632
08-2017

Nursing

Unitek College
1111 Howe Avenue, Sacramento CA 95825
03-2010

Some College (No Degree) - PC 832/ POST

Yuba College Police Academy
2088 North Beale Road, Marysville, CA 95901
05-2007

Skills

  • proficient in weapon manipulation
  • proficient in mechanical restraints
  • Transportation of Incarcerated Persons
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crisis intervention
  • Logistics management
  • Transport coordination
  • Shift scheduling
  • Policy enforcement
  • Staff training
  • Medical emergency response

Certification

  • Yuba College Police Academy
  • Vocational Nurse License Number: 249036

Timeline

Correctional Officer

CDCR
05.2017 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

CDCR, California State Prison-Sacramento
08.2012 - 05.2017

Some College (No Degree) - BCOA/PC 832

Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center

Nursing

Unitek College

Some College (No Degree) - PC 832/ POST

Yuba College Police Academy