Kimberly Lee
Chattanooga,TN
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 demonstrated over 5-year industry history. Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Correctional Officer
Bledsoe County Correctional Complex
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Elbert Shaw Youth Detention Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes or recreational activities
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender
- Taught juvenile offenders basic life skills such as writing and folding clothes
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs
- Supervised ten inmates during mealtime and recreational time
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
Correctional Officer
Bibb County Correctional Facility
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
Nurse Assistant
Hale County Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Assisted patients in range-of-motion exercises through walking and jumping
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care
- Performed basic standardized wound care procedures by applying hot and cold packs and applying dressings and bandages to patients
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to eight patients per shift in hospital medical facility
- Employed mobility devices and hospital equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues
- Collaborated with eight hospice houses with positive and professional end-of-life patient care
- Analyzed and evaluated success of care plans, interventions and actions
- Practiced triage in full waiting rooms by prioritizing treatment of most critically ill and injured.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Business
Colorado State University
Colorado City, United States06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Concordia College Alabama
01.2018
Skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Inmate Population Control
- Disciplinary Action
- Firearms Training
- Daily Logs
- Regulations and Procedures
- Contraband Searching
- Head Counts
- Defensive Tactics
- Armory and Key Control
- Booking Procedures
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Strategic Planning
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Detail Work
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Courtroom Procedures
- Central and Pod Control
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Tracking Protocols
- Perimeter Patrol
- Transporting Logs
- Rehabilitation Methods
- Firearm Safety
- Document Control Support
- Practice Master
- Legal Research
- Quality Control
- Case Management
- Risk Management
- Travel Coordination
- Database Management
- Legal Terminology
- Time Management
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Administrative Support
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relations
- Client Billing
- Coordination
- Correspondence
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Writing
Affiliations
- Rotary International - President for Concordia College
- Rosa J. Young - Secretary for Concordia College
Timeline
Certified Correctional Officer
Bledsoe County Correctional Complex
08.2022 - Current
Juvenile Detention Officer
Elbert Shaw Youth Detention Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
Nurse Assistant
Hale County Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
Correctional Officer
Bibb County Correctional Facility
03.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Business
Colorado State University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Concordia College Alabama
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