Patricia McCualey

• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.

Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.

Developed interesting and informative training to keep students engaged in learning and developing necessary skills for long-term career success.

• Prepared challenging lesson plans to develop CNA students into successful healthcare professionals.
• Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

• Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
• Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best care.
• Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction..
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.