Monique Shuler
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charter Senior Living
Gainesville, FL
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered exceptional patient care in a family-oriented setting.
- Monitored and documented vital signs.
- Engaged in resident care planning while noting changes in residents' conditions. Effectively communicated and delivered routine and non-emergent care to residents. Supported diabetic and pain management efforts.
- Managed the administration of insulin effectively.
- Delivered updates on patient's health condition to healthcare providers.
- Supported residents with daily life skills.
- Supported the execution of customized treatment plans for designated residents.
- Ensured consistent attendance while fulfilling additional assigned tasks.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Village at Gainesville
Gainesville FL
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated patients' engagement in everyday functions.
Caregiver
Private Duty
Gainesville, FL
05.2004 - 10.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Executed patient transfers employing correct body mechanics.
Personal Care Assistant
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
05.2004 - 10.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Specialized in catheter insertion.
- Conducted dressing changes utilizing clean and sterile techniques.
- Terminated delivery of intravenous therapy.
- Executing glucose monitor checks.
- Conducted regular urine dipstick tests.
- Consistently uphold safety standards by complying with all relevant guidelines and policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alachua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville Fl
01.2002 - 04.2004
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Ensure compliance with all policies and regulations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Jersey College School of Nursing
Jacksonville, FLHigh School Diploma -
F.W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville Florida Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Pain management
- PCC EMR software
- CPR/AED
- Patient triaging
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charter Senior Living
11.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Village at Gainesville
11.2021 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Private Duty
05.2004 - 10.2020
Personal Care Assistant
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2004 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alachua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Jersey College School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
F.W. Buchholz High School