Joan Lakes

Registered Nurse Operations Manager Surgical Services · Dayton Children's Hospital

Nurse Ludlow Falls, OH

Overview

Level
Manager
Tenure
7 years
since Aug 2019
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Nurse Operations Manager Surgical ServicesCurrent
Dayton Children's Hospital
Since Aug 2019 · 7 years · Ludlow Falls, OH

Education

Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2008 – 2010
Edison State Community College
Associate of Science (AS)
1998 – 2004

Skills

Critical Care Management Policy Surgery Pediatrics Nursing Care Operating Room Critical Thinking Healthcare Management Healthcare Nursing Management Hospitals Patient Safety Epic Systems Medical/Surgical Physician Relations Inpatient Ehr Direct Patient Care Orthopedic Healthcare Information Technology Medication Administration Nursing General Surgery Clinical Research Payroll L&D Purchasing Processes Materials Management Orthopedics Inpatient Care Working With Physicians Basic Life Support Behavioral Interviewing Hiring Training And Development

About Dayton Children's Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
1 Childrens Plz, Dayton, OH

Professional Overview

Joan Lakes is a Registered Nurse Operations Manager Surgical Services, currently affiliated with Dayton Children's Hospital, based in Ludlow Falls, OH. As a nurse, Lakes contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Ludlow Falls, OH. They have been with Dayton Children's Hospital for 7 years. Lakes holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS) and Associate of Science (AS), from Indiana Wesleyan University and Edison State Community College. Core competencies include Critical Care, Management, Policy, Surgery, Pediatrics. Dayton Children's Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Ludlow Falls, OH healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Joan Lakes is one of them.
  • 20,826 Nurses are based in OH (out of 54,580 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 254 contacts at Dayton Children's Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in OH: $102,000 – $153,000 (median $119,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in OH: Cleveland Clinic (974), Ohiohealth (704), University Hospitals (629).
  • 7% of Nurses in OH hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 70% of Nurses in OH have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joan Lakes located?

Joan Lakes is based in Ludlow Falls, OH. They are currently affiliated with Dayton Children's Hospital.

What is Joan Lakes's specialty?

Joan Lakes specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Registered Nurse Operations Manager Surgical Services.

Where does Joan Lakes currently work?

Joan Lakes currently works at Dayton Children's Hospital. They have been there for 7 years.

What is Joan Lakes's educational background?

Joan Lakes attended Indiana Wesleyan University and Edison State Community College.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in OH?

Nurses in OH typically earn $102,000 to $153,000 annually, with a median of $119,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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