Kyle Cantillas
San Jose,CA
Summary
Compassionate correctional registered nurse with over 5 years of experience in acute and chronic care within secure environments, including 4 years in an acting charge nurse role. Expertise in leading nursing teams, patient triage, emergency response, medication administration, and documentation. Demonstrated success in directing clinical operations while ensuring safety, security, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse/Acting Charge Nurse
Wellpath - Alameda County, Santa Rita Jail
Dublin, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Led a nursing staff of 23 as acting Charge Nurse for 4+ years across shifts in a high-acuity correctional facility, managing scheduling, conflict resolution, and incident reporting.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient treatment plans; collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was administered.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide critical health information to physicians.
- Responded to medical emergencies, perform triage, and coordinate treatment with on-call providers.
- Operated in the jail's infirmary setting, providing around-the-clock care for patients experiencing highly acute and chronic conditions.
Clinical Nurse
Stanford Medical Hospital via Ryzen Solutions
San Jose, CA
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Analyzed COVID-19 symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity for triage.
- Communicated triage information to the primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Reviewed medical charts, requested appointments, and consultations for urgent needs.
- Maintained patient records, ensured patient privacy, and clinical compliance.
Agency School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
San Jose, CA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to advocate for student needs and implemented treatment plans in partnership with patient's family.
- Evaluated student condition, monitored behavior, and communicated observations and concerns to supervising physicians for informed decision-making.
- Delivered one-to-one care and executed tracheostomy suctioning in elementary classroom, ensuring student safety and well-being.
Student Preceptorship - Medical Surgical
St. Lukes Hospital
Sioux City, Iowa
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Effectively boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately
reporting on each patient's status. - Administered scheduled oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored
responses. - Independently delivered care to 4 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Learned and functioned cardiac monitoring such as telemetry and EKG.
Nurse Coordinator - Sobriety Clinic
Santa Clara County - Horizon Services Inc.
San Jose, CA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with the program director to develop and implement policies ensuring compliance with nursing practices and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new employees on company processes, protocols, and filing systems to enhance the onboarding experience.
- Recorded and maintained accurate medical records, including vitals, behavioral observations, and medication details for patients under influence.
- Performed intake assessments with incarcerated inebriated patients escorted in by local police departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Western Iowa Technical College
Sioux City, IA12-2019
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-2015
Skills
- Medication administration and documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Medical assessment and evaluation
- Emergency response and trauma care
- Wound care expertise
- Disease prevention strategies
- Patient management
- Electronic health records: CorEMR, EPIC
- Time management
Certifications
Registered Nurse - California Board of Registered Nursing
- License #95217420
- Expires 06/30/2027
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Expires 01/29/2028
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse/Acting Charge Nurse
Wellpath - Alameda County, Santa Rita Jail
06.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Stanford Medical Hospital via Ryzen Solutions
03.2020 - 05.2020
Agency School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2020 - 03.2020
Student Preceptorship - Medical Surgical
St. Lukes Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2019
Nurse Coordinator - Sobriety Clinic
Santa Clara County - Horizon Services Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Western Iowa Technical College
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Francisco State University