Yvette Thompson
About Yvette Thompson
Yvette Thompson is a Senior Talent Strategist at CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in healthcare recruitment, she has contributed to talent strategy across a network of over 700 care centers in 21 states.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Yvette Thompson serves as a Senior Talent Strategist at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she plays a crucial part in aligning talent acquisition strategies with the organization's mission of advocating for the poor and vulnerable. Thompson engages in initiatives that promote healing within hospitals and the broader community, ensuring that the workforce reflects the values of CommonSpirit Health. Her experience in healthcare recruitment enables her to effectively connect qualified talent to the organization's needs.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Yvette Thompson worked as a Senior Talent Strategist at Dignity Health from 2017 to 2019. She also held the position of Clinical Recruiter at UnitedHealth Group from 2011 to 2016, where she focused on talent strategy for a healthcare network with over 700 care centers across 21 states. Earlier in her career, she was a Corporate Recruiter at Nexus Health Systems from 2007 to 2009 and a Branch Manager at Interim HealthCare from 2000 to 2004. This extensive background in recruitment has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her current position.
Education and Expertise
Yvette Thompson studied at the University of St. Thomas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies to her work in talent strategy. Her expertise in recruitment and talent alignment within the healthcare sector is complemented by her academic achievements.
Contributions to Healthcare Initiatives
Thompson contributed to the integration of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health into CommonSpirit Health, forming a single ministry in early 2019. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing organizational cohesion and improving healthcare delivery. Her role in these efforts underscores her dedication to fostering a unified approach to healthcare services.