Sylvia Roberson
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chicago,IL
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 17 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care. Hardworking and responsible with exceptional communication skills and over 17 years of experience in nursing care. Background includes working as a charge nurse and managing more than 100 nursing staff in a busy Hospital Fluent in English
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Help At Home Care
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - Current
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications[T tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chicago Ridge Nursing
Chicago Ridge, IL
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bria Of Ria Oaks
Burnham, IL
04.2006 - 01.2015
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children' Habilitation Center
Harvey, IL
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on critical floor.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Collected and documented vital signs every eight hours to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Charge Nurse
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Symphony Of Crestwood
Crestwood, IL
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodside Extended Care
South Chicago Heights, IL
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Correctional Nursing
Phy-America
Henrico County, VA
11.2004 - 03.2005
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches, as directed by nurse or physician.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy
Great Lakes, IL
12.1994 - 01.1999
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to chief in charge
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Kee Buisness College
Newport News, VA01.2001
Skills
- Passing medications
- Nurse Leadership
- Managing unit operations
- Wound Care
- MS Office
- Supervision
- Process improvement
- Relationship development
- Business operations
- Operational improvement
- Team management
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chicago Ridge Nursing
06.2023 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children' Habilitation Center
03.2013 - 08.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Help At Home Care
01.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Symphony Of Crestwood
08.2011 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodside Extended Care
01.2010 - 06.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bria Of Ria Oaks
04.2006 - 01.2015
Correctional Nursing
Phy-America
11.2004 - 03.2005
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy
12.1994 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts -
Kee Buisness College