Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Sarah Taunton

Pleasant Valley State Prison
Lemoore
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience providing comprehensive healthcare in correctional settings. Proven ability to manage independent decision making, crisis management, chronic disease management, coordination of care in limited resource settings, acute and chronic conditions, respond to medical emergencies, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining security protocols and patient dignity

Diligent Registered Nurse- Infusion Clinic Care Coordinator with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Work History

Registered Nurse

3 Years 4 Months
Pleasant Valley State Prison | 04.2023 - Current
  • Managed chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV) through comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans, ensuring optimal patient health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians, mental health staff, and custody officers to coordinate care, enhancing patient support and treatment continuity.
  • Participated in audits and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to policy implementation that improved care standards.
  • Worked full-time, averaging 40 hours weekly in a dynamic environment.

Registered Nurse

3 Months
California State Prison-Corcoran | 12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Ensured adherence to infection control and safety standards in fast-paced, resource-limited environment to protect patient health
  • Administered medications, injections, and treatments in compliance with facility protocols
  • Coordinated management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV) through continuous assessment and personalized care planning
  • Worked over 40 hours weekly in a demanding role

Registered Nurse

11 Months
Pleasant Valley State Prison | 12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, medication adherence, and disease prevention to enhance self-management skills
  • Provided patient education on health maintenance, medication adherence, and disease prevention
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on correctional healthcare procedures to ensure compliance and quality of care
  • Worked over 40 hours weekly in various roles

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

West Hills College | Lemoore, CA | 01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | 06-2026

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Fresno City College | Fresno, CA | 01-2021

Skills

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IV therapy administration
Medication delivery
Patient care coordination
Patient evaluations
Charting
Clinical assessment
Patient health education
Clinical decision-making
Infection prevention strategies
Disease management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Licensing number 95263431 Expiration date- January 31, 2027
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Expiration date- August 2028
  • PALS/ACLS Expiration date- 2028

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Pleasant Valley State Prison
04.2023 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

California State Prison-Corcoran
12.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Registered Nurse

Pleasant Valley State Prison
12.2021 - 11.2022Read More

Fresno City College

Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
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Capella University

Bachelor of Science from Registered Nurse
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West Hills College

Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
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Sarah Taunton