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Lakesha Compton

Normal,IL

Summary

Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Accolade Health Care
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Cynet Health
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.

RN - MS

Cynet Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Travel Med Surg/ Telemetry RN contract through Cynet health
  • Responsibilities included monitoring, interpreting, and recording data from specialized medical technologies and equipment, administering medication, maintaining and updating ward charts, educating patients, and preparing prescribed medications.

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Planet Healthcare
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Travel Med Surg/ Telemetry RN
  • Responsibilities included monitoring, interpreting, and recording data, administering medication, maintaining patient files, educating patients, and preparing prescribed medications.

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Planet Healthcare
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Travel Med Surg/ Telemetry RN
  • Responsibilities included monitoring, interpreting, and recording data, administering medication, maintaining patient files, educating patients, and preparing prescribed medications.

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Staffing First
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Travel Med Surg/Tele RN
  • Responsibilities included administering medication, maintaining patient files, and floating between units to meet staffing needs.

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Staffing First
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Travel Med/Surg RN
  • Responsibilities included notifying physicians, starting IVs, assisting with nursing needs, and educating patients.

RN - MS, MS / Tele, PCU / Stepdown

08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Worked as a Staff Med Surg/ Stepdown RN
  • Responsibilities included notifying physicians, starting IVs, assisting with nursing needs, and educating patients.

RN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, Infection Control, Wound Care

07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Wound care & Infection control RN also worked as ADON
  • Responsibilities included administering medications, monitoring health, providing wound care, and staff scheduling.

LPN / LVN - LPN/LVN General

10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Worked as a School LPN
  • Responsibilities included conducting healthcare assessments and providing counseling regarding health-related attendance problems.

CNA - CNA

04.2012 - 09.2018
  • Worked as a CNA
  • Responsibilities included ensuring resident well-being and safety, providing daily activity assistance, and maintaining cleanliness.

CNA - CNA

03.2008 - 03.2012
  • Ensured resident well-being and safety, provided daily activity assistance, and maintained cleanliness.

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing -

Heartland Community College
Normal, Illinois

LPN/LVN of LPN -

Heartland Community College
Normal, Illinois
07.2018

Certificate of Certified Nursing Assistant -

Quality Healthcare Options
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
03.2007

Skills

  • Nurse Education and Training
  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Healthcare Regulations Compliance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Long-Term Care

Certification

  • RN, Illinois, 041483505, 05/31/24
  • ACLS, 10/31/23
  • BLS, 05/01/25

Covidvaccinated

True

Candidatehighlights

  • Dynamic Nurse with 5+ Years of experience as a RN including 4+ years in Med Surg/Telemetry along with stepdown units.
  • 1+ year of experience as an Infection control RN including ADON experience.
  • 1+ Year of General, Wound Care & School nurse experience.
  • Floated to oncology floors during OSF St. Joseph Medical Center employment.
  • 10 months of experience in Long term Care & Assisted living facilities as a per diem RN.
  • Trauma level I, II experience as well as 2 years of travel experience.
  • Patient population Young Adults to Geriatrics.
  • Alaris and Pyxis efficient.
  • Charting Systems- Efficient with Epic, Meditech, PointclickCare, Matrix & others computerised systems.
  • Document patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention, and progress towards problem resolution.
  • She has active AHA BLS, ACLS & NIHSS certifications.

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Accolade Health Care
11.2023 - 09.2024

RN, Medical-Surgical

Cynet Health
09.2023 - 11.2023

RN - MS

Cynet Health
06.2023 - 08.2023

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Planet Healthcare
03.2022 - 07.2022

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Planet Healthcare
10.2021 - 03.2022

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Staffing First
08.2021 - 10.2021

RN - MS, MS / Tele

Staffing First
06.2021 - 08.2021

RN - MS, MS / Tele, PCU / Stepdown

08.2019 - 06.2021

RN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, Infection Control, Wound Care

07.2019 - 11.2020

LPN / LVN - LPN/LVN General

10.2018 - 07.2019

CNA - CNA

04.2012 - 09.2018

CNA - CNA

03.2008 - 03.2012

Associate Degree of Nursing -

Heartland Community College

LPN/LVN of LPN -

Heartland Community College

Certificate of Certified Nursing Assistant -

Quality Healthcare Options

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