Lyshawn Sparrow

• Developed and implemented engaging educational activities for children, fostering cognitive and social development.
• Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address any concerns regarding care or development.
• Trained new staff on childcare practices, enhancing team performance and service quality.
• Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance, promoting positive interactions among peers.
• Organized daily schedules that balanced structured learning and free play to support holistic growth.
• Provided nurturing care by comforting upset or sick children and addressing their emotional needs in a compassionate manner.
• Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
• Observed each child's behavior patterns closely, identifying potential developmental concerns or delays before they became significant issues.
• Read engaging stories and sang interactive songs during group activities.
• Ensured children received proper nutrition by dispensing meals and snacks according to dietary standards.
• Promoted emotional resilience and social skills among children by engaging them in collaborative play.
• Guided children through potty training and reinforced hygiene habits for independence.
• Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
• Created safe and engaging learning a safe and engaging a learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
• Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
• Established a safe, positive environment for children by enforcing behavioral guidelines and promoting conflict resolution strategies.
• Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to foster intellectual growth while adhering to state educational standards.
• Administered first aid when necessary, prioritizing the safety and health of all children under my care.
• Implemented daily routines that promoted structure and consistency, contributing to enhanced emotional wellbeing in children.
• Promoted early literacy development through engaging storytime sessions and interactive reading activities.
• Provided healthy meals and snacks, ensuring proper nutrition for optimal growth and development in children.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the childcare industry.
• Developed creative lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, leading to improved cognitive development in children.

• Secretary to the Director of Nursing Education Department.
• Oversee and manage her Calendar consisting of meetings with 22 Educators, and 6 clerical staff.
• Meeting set up Vendors for the Hospital to introduce New Products for Display and/or Purchase.
• Supervised 6 clerical staff, work schedule, vacation and attendance records, assigned the work assignments, oversee completion of work to assure accuracy of data entry and completion of work.
• Handled all of the Timecard records. Managed the completion and submission of timecards for the director's review.
• Handle Performance evaluation paperwork preparation for Director to meet with all of her educators and Clerical Staff when evaluations are due.
• Yearly DHS Mandatory Training for 1200 plus Nursing Staff employees, created the Skills Checklist for each department to indicate required training to be completed. (shows proficiency of equipment properly demonstrated knows how use.)
• Managed the input of DHS Core Competency Training into the data registrar system and maintained records of completion for nursing staff.
• Provided insights through reports on DHS training completion rates.
• Completed the DHS Mandatory training for All DHS Hospitals.
• Managed daily operations of nursing administration, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Streamlined scheduling processes for nursing staff, improving operational efficiency across departments.
• Oversaw maintenance of accurate patient records in electronic health record systems, enhancing data integrity.
• Coordinated communication between nursing teams and administrative personnel to facilitate effective workflow.
• Trained and mentored junior clerical staff on best practices and departmental protocols to ensure consistency.
• Prioritized workload effectively managing multiple tasks at once maintaining focus under pressure while meeting deadlines consistently.
• Set up meetings and organized supporting materials.
• Maintained accurate financial records with diligent bookkeeping and timely invoice processing.
• Increased customer satisfaction through prompt responses to inquiries and effective problem resolution.
• Collaborated with management to develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for the department.
• Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
• Served as a liaison between departments, facilitating communication to ensure smooth operations within the organization.
• Enhanced team productivity by coordinating schedules, managing calendars, and prioritizing tasks.
• Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Sourced and replenished office supplies to support daily operations..
• Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
• Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
• Ensured documents met quality standards through thorough editing. to keep company materials free of grammatical errors.
• Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
• Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
• Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
• Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
• Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
• Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
• Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
• Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
• Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
• Assisted in employee training initiatives by developing materials and providing guidance on best practices.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and governmental regulations through regular audits of documentation and procedures.
• Organized events such as meetings, conferences, or workshops for staff development opportunities or team-building activities.
• Facilitated procurement of office supplies to ensure operational efficiency. and restocked office items.
• Reduced errors in document handling by implementing a thorough review process before submission or distribution.
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• Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
• Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Ensured accurate assessment of patient vitals to facilitate timely medical interventions. such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted in maintaining patient hygiene and comfort, ensuring a safe environment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Facilitated patient self-feeding to enhance their ability to manage meals independently. and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Ensured fresh and clean linens in patient rooms to support a healthy and pleasant environment. in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team for timely intervention.
• Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Promoted patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
• Worked on a Day Surgery floor, taking Vital Signs, Assisted in and out of Bed after surgery, Assisted with Bathroom, Showering Assistance, Dressing, Assistance with Feeding. Took Vital Signs and reported to RN on duty.
• Reduced risks of skin breakdowns through diligent monitoring, repositioning of patients as needed, and effective wound care management under nurse supervision.
• Monitored and repositioned patients to reduce risks of skin breakdowns, ensuring effective wound care management under nurse supervision.
• Worked on a Day Surgery floor, taking Vital Signs, Assisted in and out of Bed after surgery, Assisted with Bathroom, Showering Assistance, Dressing, Assistance with Feeding. Took Vital Signs and reported to RN on duty.
• Observed high-risk patients closely and implemented safety measures to prevent falls.

• Worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility in North Long Beach.
• Daily Vital Signs,
• Feed Patients,
• Documented daily activities.
• Showered Patients assigned to me
• Turned Patients every 2 hours
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Changed Linen on Beds daily
• Put in Wheelchair to get ready for breakfast
• Changed Patient Diapers, kept dry
• Oiled Patient Skin
• Washed and Combed Hair
• Hygiene of Patient Mouth
• Rinse and Cleaned Dentures
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted in maintaining patient hygiene and comfort, ensuring a safe environment.

Went to Licensed Vocational Program through County of Los Angles graduated received my Certificate of Completion. can take and pass the board and work as a LVN. Delayed due to taking care of my parents.