Nakisha Thompson
Sparks
Summary
Nursing professional with proven track record of managing nursing teams and delivering optimal patient care. Expertise in developing care plans and fostering collaborative environment. Reliable and adaptable, committed to team success and patient satisfaction, with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Reno, NV
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented comprehensive health and wellness programs for residents.
- Led a team of dedicated professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance their skills and performance levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care and quality of life.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and standards to ensure safety.
- Led staff training sessions on wellness initiatives and best practices in senior care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by designing and implementing personalized care plans for patients with chronic conditions.
Resident Care Manager
Mountain View Health & Rehab
Carson City, NV
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed daily operations of resident care, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Coordinated care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams, addressing individual resident needs effectively.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and best practices to enhance service quality and team performance.
- Implemented resident feedback systems to improve satisfaction and overall care experience.
- Oversaw medication management processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident conditions, documenting changes and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers to support holistic care goals.
Med-Surg LPN
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
Sebastopol, CA
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered patient medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, enhancing understanding of health management.
- Trained and mentored junior LPNs and nursing assistants on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and efficient support in a Med-Surg setting.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust within the healthcare environment.
Night Shift Supervisor
EmpRes Healthcare Management
Carson City, NV
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised night shift operations, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and protocols.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing workforce efficiency during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored new employees, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, enhancing patient care standards throughout the facility.
- Resolved staff conflicts effectively, promoting a positive workplace culture among night shift personnel.
- Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
LHI/Optum Serve
Truckee, CA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted thorough interviews to trace COVID-19 exposure and transmission pathways.
- Developed and maintained accurate case documentation in tracking systems.
- Provided clear guidance to individuals on quarantine protocols and health resources.
- Collaborated with public health officials to report trends and insights from contact tracing efforts.
- Monitored case management data to ensure compliance with health guidelines and reporting standards.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss challenges and share successful strategies among staff members.
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals during difficult conversations surrounding their potential exposure to COVID19.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
- Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain novel coronavirus exposure level.
Travel LPN
SnapCare
Nevada & California
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and performed treatments in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care techniques.
- Streamlined communication between patients, their families, and medical staff, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the treatment process.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with fellow nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Vocational Nursing
Western Career College
Sacramento, CA01.2004
Skills
- HIGHLY SKILLED LVN WITH 22 YEARS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL, HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, PEDIATRIC AND PRIMARY CARE ENVIRONMENTS
- ENTERAL NUTRITION
- EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION
- TELEPHONE TRIAGE
- NURSING DIAGNOSIS, PLANNING IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATION
- ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICES
- TELEMETRY AND MEDICAL SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT
- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION
- IV INSERTION, MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING PICC LINE AND PORTA-CATH DRESSING CHANGES AND LINE MAINTENANCE
- PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT EVALUATION
- PROFICIENT IN RESPIRATORY CARE
- PATIENT ADVOCACY
- HIPAA/JCAHO STANDARDS/COMPLIANCE
- PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION
- PATIENT SCHEDULING
- ABLE TO WORK IN FAST PACED AND DEMANDING ENVIRONMENT
- MANAGE MULTIPLE TASKS AND SUCCESSFULLY MEET DEADLINES
- EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNCATION SKILLS
- OBSERVE PATIENTS' CONDITIONS, MEASURING AND RECORDING FOOD AND LIQUID INTAKE AND OUTPUT AND VITAL SIGNS, AND REPORT CHANGES TO ANCILLARY STAFF
- ADMINISTER PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS OR START INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, AND NOTE TIMES AND AMOUNTS ON PATIENTS' CHARTS
- SUPERVISION OF CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS
- DELEGATION OF NURSING DUTIES TO COMPLETE SPECIFIC TASKS
- PROVIDE BASIC PATIENT CARE AND TREATMENTS, SUCH AS DRESSING WOUNDS, TREATING BEDSORES, GIVING ENEMAS, DOUCHES, ALCOHOL RUBS, AND MASSAGES, OR PERFORMING CATHETERIZATIONS
- TRAINING OF NEWLY HIRED STAFF MEMBERS IN NURSING DEPARTMENT
- WORK AS PART OF A HEALTH CARE TEAM TO EVALUATE PATIENT NEEDS, PLAN AND MODIFY CARE AND IMPLEMENT INTERVENTIONS
- EVALUATE NURSING INTERVENTION OUTCOMES, CONFERRING WITH OTHER HEALTH-CARE TEAM MEMBERS AS NECESSARY
- ASSEMBLE AND USE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SUCTION MACHINES, NEBULIZERS, SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN, AND ENTERAL FEEDING MACHINES
- COLLECT SAMPLES SUCH AS BLOOD, URINE AND SPUTUM FROM PATIENTS FOR LABORATORY TESTING
- PREPARE PATIENTS FOR EXAMINATIONS, TESTS AND TREATMENTS AND EXPLAIN PROCEDURES
- ENSURE PATIENT COMFORT IN ACCORDANCE TO PRESCRIBED DIETS
- ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS’ RIGHTS
- STERILIZE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, USING GERMICIDES, STERILIZER, OR AUTOCLAVE
- MAINTAIN ACCURATE, DETAILED REPORTS AND RECORDS
- MONITOR, RECORD AND REPORT SYMPTOMS AND CHANGES IN PATIENTS' CONDITIONS
- ASSIST RN WITH ADMISSIONS, TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES
- PERFORM CLERICAL DUTIES SUCH AS PROCESSING DOCUMENTS AND SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS
- CONDUCT MONTHLY MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORD AUDITS TO ENSURE ACCURACY
- ASSIST MDS COORDINATOR WITH MDS FORMS TO ENSURE ACCURACY
- ASSIST PHYSICIANS WITH MINOR PROCEDURES PERFORMED IN SKILLED NURSING SETTING
- EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN WOUND CARE MANAGEMENT
- HEALTH PROMOTION
Timeline
Health & Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
07.2025 - 03.2026
Resident Care Manager
Mountain View Health & Rehab
01.2025 - 07.2025
Med-Surg LPN
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Night Shift Supervisor
EmpRes Healthcare Management
01.2022 - 05.2023
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
LHI/Optum Serve
01.2021 - 12.2021
Travel LPN
SnapCare
10.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate of Completion - Vocational Nursing
Western Career College
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
- OBSERVE PATIENTS, CHARTING AND REPORTING CHANGES IN PATIENTS' CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ADVERSE REACTIONS TO MEDICATION OR TREATMENT, AND TAKING ANY NECESSARY ACTION.