Marni Stallings
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer at the State of Maryland, excelling in crisis management and inmate supervision. Proven ability to enhance facility security through vigilant monitoring and effective contraband detection, while fostering positive relationships and demonstrating cultural sensitivity in diverse environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of Maryland
04.2021 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate 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.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Mitigated potential security breaches with vigilant contraband detection practices.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Oversaw visitation sessions, maintaining order and ensuring safety of all parties involved.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
Phlebotomist
UPMC of Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
06.2001 - 04.2021
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Contributed to maintenance of patient records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information was available for healthcare providers.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MDSkills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Safety
- Security procedures
- Stress tolerance
- Relationship building and management
- Facility security
- Crisis management
- CCTV monitoring
- Observation techniques
- Crisis intervention training
- Central and pod control
- Suicide prevention
- Gang awareness
- Search procedures
- Emergency management
- Mentorship
- Cultural sensitivity
- File and record maintenance
- Evidence preservation
- Records management
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Integrity maintenance
- Facility maintenance
- Substance abuse
- Behavioral disorders
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Excellent problem solver
- Visitation oversight
- Armory and key control
- Contraband detection
- Incident prevention
- Radio communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Safety and security
- Written communication
- Incident reporting
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of Maryland
04.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
UPMC of Western Maryland
06.2001 - 04.2021
No Degree - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland