Megan Costa LPT/CMA
Nipomo
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in correctional nursing, excelling in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure documentation accuracy while maintaining high standards of patient care. Skilled in electronic health records and conflict resolution, committed to enhancing patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NOC Shift Med Room/5150 Evaluator/Trainer
Wellpath/CA Forensic Medical Group
Santa Maria
01.2025 - 02.2026
CSU NOC Shift Nurse/Dispatch Trainer/Mobile Crisis/5150 Evaluator
Sierra Mental Wellness Group
San Luis Obispo
06.2022 - 10.2024
COVID Nurse/Temp Contract for Kings County Public Health
Elite Care Staffing
Hanford
02.2022 - 04.2022
Licensed Psychiatric Technician II/Y&Adult Medication Manager/PHF/Jail Med Room Lead Night Shift
San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo
04.2015 - 04.2021
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Med Room Shift Lead for Geriatric Unit)
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga
01.2014 - 03.2015
Private Caregiver for Developmentally Disabled Client
Sylvia Dehart RN
Arroyo Grande
01.2013 - 12.2014
Psychiatric Technician Trainee
Atascadero State Hospital
Atascadero
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Med Plus
Pismo Beach
09.2009 - 01.2010
Certified Medical Assistant
Scott Adams, DPM
Arroyo Grande
08.2007 - 04.2008
Education
Associate of Science - San Luis Obispo, CA
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA01-2013
Medical Assisting - San Luis Obispo, CA
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA05-2007
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Lemoore, CA06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2026
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis assessment techniques
- Patient care
- Patient safety protocols
- Electronic health records
- Documentation accuracy
- Reporting and documentation
- Healthcare administration
- Medical terminology
- Analytical reasoning
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Patient advocacy
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- BVNPT Licensed Psychiatric Technician
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- 5150 Evaluator (SLO&SB County)
Additional Information
OWNER of Central Coast Cleanouts LLC, RCI OWNER, HONOR ROLL STUDENT, CLASS VICE PRESIDENT, GATE PROGRAM, AVID, 4H, JUNIOR FAIR BOARD
Volunteer Experience
- VOLUNTEER NURSE
- NEW LIFE CHURCH MEMBER/VOLUNTEER
- NAMI MEMBER
- COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL DONOR
- BABY2BABY DONOR
- LIFELINE DONOR/VOLUNTEER
- ELKS/EAGLES/MOOSE MEMBER
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
NOC Shift Med Room/5150 Evaluator/Trainer
Wellpath/CA Forensic Medical Group
01.2025 - 02.2026
CSU NOC Shift Nurse/Dispatch Trainer/Mobile Crisis/5150 Evaluator
Sierra Mental Wellness Group
06.2022 - 10.2024
COVID Nurse/Temp Contract for Kings County Public Health
Elite Care Staffing
02.2022 - 04.2022
Licensed Psychiatric Technician II/Y&Adult Medication Manager/PHF/Jail Med Room Lead Night Shift
San Luis Obispo County
04.2015 - 04.2021
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Med Room Shift Lead for Geriatric Unit)
Coalinga State Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2015
Private Caregiver for Developmentally Disabled Client
Sylvia Dehart RN
01.2013 - 12.2014
Psychiatric Technician Trainee
Atascadero State Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Med Plus
09.2009 - 01.2010
Certified Medical Assistant
Scott Adams, DPM
08.2007 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - San Luis Obispo, CA
Cuesta College
Medical Assisting - San Luis Obispo, CA
Cuesta College
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University