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Jonathan Mego

Oakley,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in hospice, palliative care, and skilled nursing facilities, complemented by a background as a U.S. Army Medic. Skilled in delivering comfort-focused, holistic care to patients with chronic, complex, and terminal illnesses. Adept at critical thinking, trauma response, pain management, emotional support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven leadership as an RN Supervisor, fostering team cohesion, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring dignity and quality of life for patients and families. Committed to patient advocacy, culturally sensitive care, and guiding families through challenging healthcare transitions with empathy and respect.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Supervisor

Aspen Skilled Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
  • Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
  • Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
  • Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
  • Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

RN Floor Nurse

Aspen Skilled Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided compassionate, patient-centered care for hospice residents within a skilled nursing facility, including symptom management, emotional support, and coordination with hospice agencies and family members.
  • Maintained detailed electronic records of medical evaluations and healthcare activities.
  • Facilitated learning about medical treatments and conditions for improved patient care.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Student Nurse

California State University, Fresno
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Completed Senior Preceptorship in Burn Intensive Care Unit at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.



Warehouse Associate (Full) 40 Hrs Week

Amazon
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.


Warehouse Associate (Full) 40hrs Week

Amazon
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.

Package Handler (Part-Time) 20hrs Week

United Parcel Service, UPS
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

68W HealthCare Specialist Active Duty

Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
  • Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
  • Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
  • Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Movie Theater Manager (Part-Time) 32hrs Week

Regal Cinemas
04.2008 - 12.2012
  • Welcomed guests to theater with friendly demeanor and smile and directed to screening rooms.
  • Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions and distributing programs.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
12.2011

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Clinical leadership
  • Clinical assessment
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Safety Procedures
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Advanced Lifesaving Procedures

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

RN Supervisor

Aspen Skilled Healthcare
08.2023 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Aspen Skilled Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2023

Warehouse Associate (Full) 40 Hrs Week

Amazon
06.2020 - 07.2020

Student Nurse

California State University, Fresno
08.2019 - 12.2021

Warehouse Associate (Full) 40hrs Week

Amazon
04.2019 - 08.2019

Package Handler (Part-Time) 20hrs Week

United Parcel Service, UPS
10.2018 - 03.2019

68W HealthCare Specialist Active Duty

Army
01.2013 - 01.2017

Movie Theater Manager (Part-Time) 32hrs Week

Regal Cinemas
04.2008 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Fresno

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University- Sacramento
Jonathan Mego