Deja Thompson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with extensive experience delivering comprehensive care across diverse settings. Collaborates with healthcare teams to tackle health disparities, advocate for equitable care, and provide culturally informed services. Drives patient outcomes through education, community partnerships, and addressing barriers such as transportation and financial constraints.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
ACCESS NURSING SERVICES, INC
Lutherville, Maryland
11.2025 - Current
- Documented a framework that explicitly links clinical findings to medical necessity and the specific skilled need for nursing intervention to advocate for the patient level of care and maintain continued Medicaid coverage.
- Identified seizure phases, observed activities before and during seizures, monitored duration, and executed protocols for effective care management.
- Conduct thorough nursing assessment over extended periods to assess physiologic function.
- Follow pre written approved protocols and medication orders that allow execution upon defined circumstances.
- Provide physical and other necessary support at a specific level to meet the patient’s needs and overall wellbeing.
- Produced structured clinical handoffs among professionals and communicated updates to family members to ensure quality patient care.
- Ensure work environment is adequately stocked and that equipment is safely maintained or repaired.
- Enhancing quality of life by coordinating transport to appointments, health programs and facilitating community engagement.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Hospital Center
Randallstown, Maryland
06.2024 - Current
- Applied clinical judgement to select appropriate medical devices and dressings based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and comorbidities.
- Prepare wound side based on level of infection control required followed by application of medical products/ devices ordered by the physician.
- Uses plain language instead of medical jargon to educate patients about their medical diagnosis in relation to the wound healing process and empower the patient to participate in their own care.
- Assess for and identify medical emergencies with initiating immediate emergency care before transfer to emergency room.
- Uses inter professional collaboration to bridge clinical care and psychosocial support to coordinate care for a holistic patient outcome.
- Clarified team roles to enhance understanding and coordination among members, facilitating home care to improve patient safety and reduce rehospitalization.
- Orders necessary studies, scans and refers to specialties that are medically appropriate based on clinical indications.
- Investigates causes of an adverse event, implements changes and monitors outcomes.
- Uses standard terms and frameworks to ensure records are complete and professional to assist in patient safety, legal protection and continuity of care.
- Completes daily replenishing of medical supplies, exam room sanitation, proper drug disposal, correct instrument handling and chart and supply prep for returning patients.
- Delivered culturally centered care to address health disparities and promote equitable health outcomes.
Medication Technician
Pickersgill
Towson, Maryland
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to update medication plans.
- Trained new staff on medication administration protocols and standards.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Student Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, Md
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered medications under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma incidents.
- Engaged in reflective practice and sought feedback to improve nursing competencies.
- Participated in patient discharge planning and education to ensure continuity of care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
Baltimore, Md
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Supported patients during therapy sessions, encouraging participation and comfort.
Nurse Technician
Northwest Hospital Center
Randallstown, Md
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to care for self, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, fingersticks, weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted licensed nurse in providing quality wound care using evidence-based techniques that promoted healing while minimizing pain for patients.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Collaborated and completed all tasks as a team with nursing personnel to ensure fast and quality care that will help prevent critical changes in patient stability.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
Rosedale, Maryland
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Education
Certificate of Nursing - Practical Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA 02.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Cultural competence
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical records management
- Quality assurance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Case management
Certification
- LPN license (compact) 05/2024
- AHA BLS for healthcare providers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
ACCESS NURSING SERVICES, INC
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Hospital Center
06.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
06.2023 - 06.2024
Certificate of Nursing - Practical Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
02.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
Nurse Technician
Northwest Hospital Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Medication Technician
Pickersgill
04.2018 - 08.2024
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
10.2015 - 03.2018