Daylene Hueftle-McLean
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Nursing leader with experience in assistant director and director roles across skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and hospice. Background includes quality assurance, infection prevention, wound care, risk management, survey readiness, staff education, and interdisciplinary coordination to support safe resident care and strong regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
03.2026 - Current
- Led quality assessment, performance improvement, risk management, and safety programs for nursing operations, ensuring compliance with policies and enhancing staff performance. Performed clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards of care and practice, regulatory mandates and the nurse practice act. Conducted audits to prepare for surveys. Participated in resident and family education and counseling. Infection Preventionist: tracking infections, antibiotic stewardship, and ensuring proper policy and procedures followed for infection prevention. Oversaw human resource functions for hiring, retention, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Developed emergency preparedness plans and facilitated drills. Responsible for addressing grievances and concerns. Fostered collaboration among functional departments, enhancing operational effectiveness and communication.
TRAVEL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Medical Solutions and Leaderstat
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Led quality assessment, performance improvement, risk management, and safety programs for nursing operations and staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Performed clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards of care and practice, regulatory mandates and the nurse practice act. Conducted audits to ensure readiness for surveys. Participated in resident and family education and counseling. Managed infection prevention efforts, tracked infections, and implemented antibiotic stewardship while ensuring adherence to infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Managed itineraries, lodging details, and relocation support for traveling clinicians.
- Coordinated travel nurse assignments with Medical Solutions and Leaderstat recruiters.
- Scheduled candidate interviews, orientations, and assignment start dates.
QUALITY ASSURANCE RN
Wichita Presbyterian Manor
12.2023 - 10.2025
- This position is part of the nursing administration team and also includes being the wound care nurse, infection preventionists, and risk manager. Collected data for weekly risk assessment meetings to identify and mitigate potential risks. Investigated all incident reports. Monitored infection data, partnered with physicians to verify McGeers criteria, and coordinated education and infection prevention initiatives to enhance patient safety. Wound care nurse works with the provider to care for all types of wounds and skin issues. Educated staff on skin assessment to improve early detection and treatment of skin issues. Performed weekly wound rounds on all residents with wounds and performed new admission skin assessment. Also, responsible for checking on immunizations of all residents and offer vaccinations to keep residents up to date. Supported the administration team in delivering staff education and implementing disciplinary actions.
- Conducted assessments of senior living residents to track changes in health status. and documented changes in health status.
- Delivered prescribed medications to residents while observing their reactions for any side effects. and monitored resident responses in skilled nursing care.
- Collaborated with care team on Wichita Presbyterian Manor resident care plans.
DIRECTOR OF NURING
Progressive Home Health and Hospice
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed nursing operations for home health and hospice patient care.
- Developed care plans for complex home health and hospice cases.
- Supervised registered nurses, licensed nurses, and field clinicians.
- Led training and supervision of RNs, LPNs, and home health aides for home health and hospice company, enhancing team capabilities. Conducted chart audits and prepared monthly and quarterly quality improvement reports to maintain regulatory compliance. Resolved grievance reports from staff and clients, improving communication and satisfaction. Prepared and presented staff meetings. Interacted with State of Kansas inspectors during inspections.
RN HEALTH PARTNER
Ascension Care Management-Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Led care navigation department under ACO contract, overseeing team training and conducting evaluations at 60, 90 days, and 6 months. Conducted team interviews for selecting new navigation team members, ensuring alignment with departmental goals. Coordinated with data analytics team to ensure adherence to reporting guidelines, supporting compliance efforts. Call patients for hospital follow up calls, and navigation services. Training and support person for the Athena and Athena Well population health programs. Developed pediatric assessments for inclusion into the Athena program.
- Coordinated patient care plans with Ascension Care Management interdisciplinary teams
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing documentation in care records
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
RN
Via Christi - Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Delivered compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill adults in intensive care unit, ensuring comfort and dignity. Educated patients on disease management, health promotion, and community resources, empowering them to manage their health effectively. Collaborated with healthcare team and family to ensure proper care and safety. Advocated for patients and families and collaborated with care management team to provide needed services at discharge. Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, and reviewed post-op orders. Coordinated floor assignments based on staffing evaluations, optimizing patient care and resource allocation as a relief charge nurse.
- Offered compassionate care to patients in medical units, fostering a healing environment.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety.
RN Preceptor
Wesley Medical Center - Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS
01.2005 - 09.2012
- Coordinated with healthcare team to deliver care for premature infants in intensive care unit and special care unit during transition home, ensuring continuity of care. Extensive experience in parent education in care of infants, congenital health disorders, medications, medical equipment and devices for home care. Collaborated with home health providers to train parents for discharge, equipping them with necessary skills to manage special equipment. Worked on process improvement projects, utilizing research and best practice to improve unit policy and procedures. Provided education and support as lactation educator in hospital and clinic settings, enhancing breastfeeding success and maternal-infant health. Extensive experience with being a preceptor, mentor and educator to new nurses on orientation as well as student nurses.
- Guided new nurses through essential unit processes to enhance their patient care skills. at Wesley Medical Center to unit workflows and patient care standards.
- Demonstrated bedside procedures and clinical skills in Wichita hospital patient rooms.
- Instructed nurses on effective charting methods to improve documentation quality. on charting practices and electronic health record documentation.
E-4 Corpsman
U.S. Navy
03.1990 - 07.1994
- Conducted screenings and diagnostic treatments in clinic, ensuring accurate assessment and timely care for patients. Provided emergency treatment and stabilization to patients in the emergency room environment as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and corpsman. Recorded patients' medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in medical records, maintaining comprehensive documentation for ongoing patient management. Managed a family practice clinic as the lead corpsman and contributed to specialized medical teams.
- Provided direct patient care for sailors, Marines, and Navy families.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician and senior corpsman guidance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented medical assessments in Navy records.
- Provided medical support internationally, enhancing healthcare access and response in critical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS01-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS01-1997
Associate of Science - Biology
Colby Community College
Colby, KS01-1995
Skills
- Quality assurance management
- Infection prevention strategies
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Survey preparedness
- Chart audits
- Wound care
- Case coordination
- Care management
- Long-term patient care
- Proficient with Cerner, KHIN, Athena, Athena Well, Optum One and AXXESS, PCC
- Healthcare operations
- Quality oversight
- Budget forecasting
- Nursing operations management
- Nursing administration management
- Nursing team leadership
- Staff training
- Employee evaluation
- Shift management
- Team management
- Team development
- Incident analysis
- Incident documentation
- Communication effectiveness
- Conflict management
- Analytical thinking
- Problem analysis
- Clinical evaluations
- Professional development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Health promotion expertise
- Budget administration
- Nursing operations management
- Professional development
- Survey readiness
- Nursing leadership
- Budget management
- Hospital admissions
- Expenditure monitoring
- Clinical resources management
- Case management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Nurse education and training
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- Nursing recruitment
- Chart auditing
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Kansas
- Compact State Nursing License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Behavior Change Specialist-ACE- August 2019
- CDC LTC Infection Preventionists Certification -2024
- DNS-CT Director of Nursing Service- AAPACN-2026
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
03.2026 - Current
TRAVEL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Medical Solutions and Leaderstat
11.2025 - 03.2026
QUALITY ASSURANCE RN
Wichita Presbyterian Manor
12.2023 - 10.2025
DIRECTOR OF NURING
Progressive Home Health and Hospice
11.2022 - 10.2023
RN HEALTH PARTNER
Ascension Care Management-Wichita, KS
12.2017 - 12.2021
RN
Via Christi - Wichita, KS
09.2012 - 03.2016
RN Preceptor
Wesley Medical Center - Wichita, KS
01.2005 - 09.2012
E-4 Corpsman
U.S. Navy
03.1990 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Colby Community College