Nakisha Thompson
Sparks,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 20 years of extensive experience providing exceptional patient care across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and implementation, with a proven track record of improving patient outcomes through effective communication, critical thinking, and advanced clinical skills. Adept at leading and mentoring nursing teams, managing complex medical conditions, and maintaining high standards of care in compliance with regulatory requirements. Committed to delivering empathetic, patient-centered care while contributing to a collaborative and efficient healthcare environment
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Med-Surg LVN
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Ormsby Post Acute Rehab
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Worked at least 80 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Pediatrics LPN
Sevita
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
SNF LPN
Northern Nevada State Veterans Hospital (Travel)
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Covid Test LVN
LHI/Optum Serve
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw test personnel scheduling to maintain diagnostic availability and maximize supplied tests.
- Verified adherence to HIPAA and other local, state and national guidelines.
- Scouted testing facility sites to maximize accessibility, available space and resources.
- Contributed to contact tracing initiatives by providing test results data in compliance with local legislation regarding privacy and COVID-19 containment.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Med Surg LVN
San Joaquin General Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
- Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events.
Med-Surg LPN
PAM Specialty Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
SNF LPN
Carson Nursing & Rehab
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
SNF LPN
Sierra Ridge Health & Wellness
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Pediatrics LVN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
SNF/LTACH LPN
ManorCare Wingfield Hills
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
SNF LVN
Eureka Wellness & Rehab
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Charge Nurse
Bellaken Garden
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Charge Nurse
Manteca Care & Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Charge Nurse
Dycora Transitional Health
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Nursing Care Coordinator
Community Medical Centers
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Acute Care LVN
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Psych LVN
Stanislaus PHF
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Director of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist
Delta Rehabilitation & Care Center
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Med-Surg LPN
Harmon Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Western Career College
Sacramento, CA01.2004
Skills
- Highly skilled LVN with 20 years of practical experience in hospital, home health, hospice, pediatric and primary care environments
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Shared governance
- HIPAA/JCAHO standards/compliance
Affiliations
- National Student Nurse Association
Certification
- Certified Director of Staff Development, Obtained 2012
- Certified Infection Preventionist, Obtained 2012
- IV Certification & Blood Withdrawal, Obtained 2004
Timeline
Med-Surg LVN
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
01.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Ormsby Post Acute Rehab
07.2022 - 05.2024
Pediatrics LPN
Sevita
12.2021 - 08.2022
SNF LPN
Northern Nevada State Veterans Hospital (Travel)
06.2021 - 11.2021
Med Surg LVN
San Joaquin General Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Covid Test LVN
LHI/Optum Serve
08.2020 - 11.2021
Med-Surg LPN
PAM Specialty Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
SNF LPN
Carson Nursing & Rehab
10.2019 - 02.2020
SNF LPN
Sierra Ridge Health & Wellness
02.2019 - 06.2019
Pediatrics LVN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - 12.2018
SNF/LTACH LPN
ManorCare Wingfield Hills
02.2018 - 06.2018
SNF LVN
Eureka Wellness & Rehab
01.2018 - 02.2018
Charge Nurse
Bellaken Garden
10.2017 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse
Manteca Care & Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse
Dycora Transitional Health
04.2017 - 08.2017
Nursing Care Coordinator
Community Medical Centers
02.2016 - 04.2017
Psych LVN
Stanislaus PHF
09.2015 - 02.2016
Acute Care LVN
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2016
Director of Staff Development/Infection Preventionist
Delta Rehabilitation & Care Center
07.2012 - 04.2014
Med-Surg LPN
Harmon Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Western Career College
- Certified Director of Staff Development, Obtained 2012
- Certified Infection Preventionist, Obtained 2012
- IV Certification & Blood Withdrawal, Obtained 2004
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