BRANDON MICHAEL SANTIAGO
Visalia,CA
Summary
Results-driven LVN with 6+ years of clinical experience across correctional healthcare, substance abuse treatment, and military medicine. Currently completing an ADN (RN) degree at College of the Sequoias while serving as an Aerospace Medical Technician in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patient populations, lead medication administration for 500+ inmates, and deliver rapid emergency response in high-pressure environments. Known for clinical accuracy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and calm leadership during crisis situations including COVID-19 surge operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force
March ARB, Riverside, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care to critically ill service members in an ICU setting, managing ventilator monitoring, IV therapy, and continuous vital signs assessment.
- Perform rapid triage and emergency interventions during mass casualty exercises and real-world medical events, consistently meeting readiness benchmarks.
- Coordinate care plans alongside physicians, registered nurses, and allied health professionals within a multidisciplinary military medical team.
- Maintain 100% compliance with Air Force medical readiness standards, immunization tracking, and flight physical documentation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Kern State Prison (CDCR)
Delano, CA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed daily medication distribution lines for a population of 500+ inmates, ensuring zero medication errors during tenure.
- Performed complex wound care including negative-pressure therapy, surgical site monitoring, and chronic wound management per institutional protocols.
- Served as first responder to medical emergencies on the yard and housing units, initiating BLS and stabilizing patients for transport.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (CDCR)
Corcoran, CA
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and immunizations for a dual-diagnosis inmate population, coordinating with psychiatric and addiction medicine providers.
- Led emergency medical responses across multiple housing units, reducing average response-to-stabilization time through systematic triage protocols.
- Partnered with mental health clinicians to integrate behavioral health plans into daily nursing assessments, improving continuity of care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Kern State Prison (CDCR)
Delano, CA
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered frontline nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing isolation units and administering treatments per evolving CDC and CDCR guidelines.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of patient assessments, medication administration records, and incident reports within the EHR system.
- Trained and mentored newly hired LVNs on medication protocols, emergency procedures, and institutional safety standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WellPath
McFarland, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Triaged and prioritized provider communication for urgent and routine patient care needs across a correctional facility.
- Administered Keep on Person (KOP) and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) medications with documented 100% protocol adherence.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, intake screenings, and chronic care monitoring, documenting all findings in EHR.
Education
Nursing
Erie 2- Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Cassadaga, NY06-2018
Skills
- Basic life support certification
- Implementing policies
- Educating patients
- Calm under pressure
- Critical care transport
- Clear communication
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Kern State Prison (CDCR)
06.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (CDCR)
07.2021 - 04.2023
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Kern State Prison (CDCR)
06.2019 - 04.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WellPath
08.2018 - 06.2019
Nursing
Erie 2- Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES