Mary Pat DeWald

Perform comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs adn develop individualizedcare plans.

Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure timely discharge.

Oversee home health services for a diverse patient population, including the elderly, chronically ill, and those recovering from surgery.

Develop and implement care plans that address physical, emotional and social needs.

Coordinate with community resources to ensure patients had access to necessary services, such as physical therapy and medical equipment.

Monitor patient progress through regular home visits and adjust care plans as needed to optimize outcomes.

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

• Develop and deliver course materials for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including lectures, assessments, and hands-on clinical practice.
• Supervise and mentor nursing students during clinical rotations, providing guidance on patient care, critical thinking, and professional conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues to update curriculum, ensuring alignment with current nursing standards and practices.
• Conduct and publish research on nursing education, clinical practices, and healthcare innovations.
• Serve on various academic committees, contributing to curriculum development, student assessment, and program evaluation.

As a Registered Nurse I worked at Home Care Hospice implementing a philosophy from the art and science nursing for both the patient and the family before and after the time of death. The whole person is cared for including their - physical, social, emotional and spiritual self through their personal journey of transitioning. I utilized assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.

• Applied critical thinking skills within an Interdisciplenary Team in making decisions regarding patient care that includes knowledge of integration of relevant standards, resources, and data.
• Retained the responsibility and accountability for the care and coordination of care for the patient.
• Portrayed sound clinical skills, understanding of the acute care process, standards of practice, and positive communication skills.
• Identified and coordinated patient/family needs while providing preventative and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit.
• Played a critical role in meeting with patients and their families.

Manage Case of Hospice patients meeting their physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs at the end of life embracing person centered care using a holistic integrated model. Managed a caseload of 30-40 patients, coordinating care plans, and ensuring continuity of care across various healthcare settings.

• Perform comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure appropriate services met the requirements for elgibility
• Conduct utilization reviews to assess the appropriateness of care and resource allocation,

Educated patients and families on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and discharge planning

• Develop and deliver course materials for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including lectures, assessments, and hands-on clinical practice.
• Supervise and mentor nursing students during clinical rotations, providing guidance on patient care, critical thinking, and professional conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues to update curriculum, ensuring alignment with current nursing standards and practices.
• Conduct and publish research on nursing education, clinical practices, and healthcare innovations.
• Serve on various academic committees, contributing to curriculum development, student assessment, and program evaluation.

• Develop and deliver course materials for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including lectures, assessments, and hands-on clinical practice.
• Supervise and mentor nursing students during clinical rotations, providing guidance on patient care, critical thinking, and professional conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues to update curriculum, ensuring alignment with current nursing standards and practices.
• Conduct and publish research on nursing education, clinical practices, and healthcare innovations.
• Serve on various academic committees, contributing to curriculum development, student assessment, and program evaluation.