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 9563208-2017
Nursing
Unitek College
1111 Howe Avenue, Sacramento CA 9582503-2010
Some College (No Degree) - PC 832/ POST
Yuba College Police Academy
2088 North Beale Road, Marysville, CA 9590105-2007
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
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