Shawn Monell
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schiller Park, IL
-Email me on Indeed: http://www.indeed.com/r/Shawn-Monell/bf1e9436f55f17aa Willing to relocate to: Niles, IL
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse
Freedom Home Care - Highland Park, IL
October 2022 to May 2024
Provide extensive patient care to a totally dependent 31 year old male quadriplegic diagnosed with Locked in Syndrome
General Laborer
True Blue- People Ready Company - Chicago, IL
January 2022 to September 2022
Various duties in numerous capacities, based on which type of business I am assigned to. Licensed Practical Nurse
White Glove Community Care - Brooklyn, NY
September 2020 to December 2021
Caregiver of a 10 year old handicapped male ; client is non verbal and non ambulatory ; client required : continuous oxygen administration via nasal cannula ; daily head to toe assessment ; daily bathing ; daily oral care ; daily skin care ; daily clothing change ; T.I.D. tube feedings ; B.I.D. respiratory treatments ; Q.I.D. medication administration via P.E.G tube ; B.I.D. vital signs with pulse oximetry readings ; maintenance of oxygen saturation level > 92 % while at home ; prn respiratory treatments; prn medication administration via P.E.G. tube ; continuous monitoring of VP shunt correct placement ; daily P.E.G. site care ; daily transfers to Rifton Activity Chair ; daily transfers to wheelchair on school days
> accompaniment to school via school bus ; daily transfers to Rifton Supine Stander for 60 minutes ; Q2H diaper changes ; overnight continuous tube feedings ; placement of CPAP @ h.s. ; maintain client safety ; inform primary caregiver of changes in client status Driver
Atlantic Adult Day Healthcare - Northfield, NJ
September 2019 to March 2020
Transported clients safely from their place of residence to the day care center from Monday through Friday in a company vehicle, and returned them safely home at the end of the shift. Assisted clients with ambulation and transfers as needed based on their level of independence. Licensed Practical Nurse
John Brooks Recovery Center - Atlantic City, NJ
December 2015 to January 2019
performed admission assessments ; transcribed Physician's orders ; dispensed Methadone PO ; administered TB tests ID ; obtained vital signs ; held sick call for male and female residential clients ; assisted Physician with annual physical exams ; scheduled physical exams ; responded to emergency medical situations ; maintained the emergency response kit Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Bradley A. Bisk ( Casino Medical Unit ) - Atlantic City, NJ August 2010 to September 2012
treated casino employees and casino guests in the Casino Medical Unit for Illnesses and injuries under the written guidelines of Dr. Bisk ; responded to illnesses and injuries to employees and casino patrons occurring anywhere on casino property : initiated Workman's Compensation claims ; transcribed Physician's orders
Licensed Practical Nurse
Desert Terrace Physical Rehabilitation - Phoenix, AZ January 2008 to February 2010
performed admission assessments; assisted clients with activities of daily living ; administered medication via the following routes > PO, IM, SL, and SQ as prescribed by a Physician under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse; obtained vital signs ; supervised Nurse's Aides Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy - Washington, DC
February 1981 to December 1984
Provided patient care in an acute care setting to active duty military personnel and their dependents. Education
Diploma in Nursing
Atlantic County Institute of Technology - Mays Landing, NJ September 1995 to August 1996
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: January 2025
State: IL
Skills
• LPN (10+ years)
• Staff Nurse
• Medication Administration
• EMR Systems
• Vital Signs
• Experience Administering Injections
• Critical Care Experience
• Tube Feeding
• Laboratory Experience
• Medical Records
• Caregiving
• Patient Care
• Hospice Care
• ICU Experience
• Home Care
• Laundry
• Venipuncture
• Hospital Experience
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy
• Home health
Military Service
Branch: United States Navy
Rank: E3
Awards
L.P.N.
June 1996
Received 1st place award during Health Students Occupations of America competition ( Medical Mathematics ), held in N.J. during Nursing school. Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
CPR Certification
December 2023 to December 2025
BLS
LPN
LVN
Assessments
Home health aide skills — Proficient
January 2020
Providing care to patients in a home setting.
Full results: Proficient
Clinical judgment — Proficient
December 2019
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Proficient
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