Lakeysha Aples
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Liquid Agents)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Level I Trauma Center, 460 beds
- Epic Charting System
- Cardiac Medical Surgical Unit Ratio 1:5
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Provided direct patient care according to established standards and protocols.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Hexaquest)
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Level III Trauma Center, 453 beds
- Epic Charting System
- Cardiac PCU patients, ratio 1:5 maximum.
- Floated to GI Surgical unit, ratio 1:5 maximum
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Prolink
Self Regional Hospital
Greenwood, SC
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Level III Trauma Center, 322 beds
- Epic Charting System
- Ortho/Neuro surgical patients, ratio 1:6 patients maximum.
- GI Surgical patients, Ratio 1:5
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Prolink)
University of Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Level I Trauma Center, 718 beds
- Epic Charting System
- Neurological patients, Ratio 1:6 maximum
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
10.2020 - 11.2021
- CPRS/Clinicomp charting system
- PCU/Medical-Surgical patients, 1:4/1:6 Ratio maximum
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Team Coordinator
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
04.2014 - 05.2021
- Level I Trauma Center, 445 beds
- Epic Charting System.
- PCU/Med-Surgical Neurological patients, ratio 1:4 to 1:6 maximum.
- PCU/Med-Surgical GI patients, ratio 1:4/1:5 patients maximum
- Oversaw various duties and responsibilities, including staffing and scheduling for a team of 60 employees to keep workflows running efficiently.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Determined opportunities to streamline current processes, and provided direction to the team.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Kingsport, TN
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Monitored student attendance records for accuracy and compliance with school policy.
- Reviewed medical literature to stay current on new treatments and procedures.
- Developed and implemented new teaching strategies for students in the clinical setting.
- Provided feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Facilitated group discussions regarding case studies of patients within a clinical environment.
Nurse Intern IV
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City , TN
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients including measurements of height, weight, temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting activities.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
Nurse Intern III
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City, TN
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients including measurements of height, weight, temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting activities.
Nuse Intern II
Mountain State Health Alliance
Johnson City, TN
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting activities.
Nurse Intern I
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City , TN
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided personal care to patients, such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and bed-making.
- Performed routine clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and collecting specimens.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the RN or physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milligan College
Milligan, TN05.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Assistance
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- SBAR Communication
- Nursing Plan Development
- Epic EHR Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License 190417 TN 12/2026
- Stroke Certified RN American Board of Neuroscience Nursing 00367398 12/31/2029
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 10/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification 10/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification 02/2026
Affiliations
- DAISY nomination
- Neurological Sciences Specialty Unit Extraordinary Team Member May 2022 University of Nebraska Medicine
- Great Catch Certificate of Recognition August 2021 James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Liquid Agents)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Hexaquest)
Presbyterian Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Prolink
Self Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse With Prolink)
University of Nebraska Medicine
11.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
04.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Team Coordinator
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
04.2014 - 05.2021
Nurse Intern IV
Mountain States Health Alliance
06.2010 - 12.2010
Nurse Intern III
Mountain States Health Alliance
08.2009 - 06.2010
Nuse Intern II
Mountain State Health Alliance
06.2009 - 08.2009
Nurse Intern I
Mountain States Health Alliance
09.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milligan College