Patti Cuyler
New Port Richey,Florida
Summary
To obtain a nursing position in a health care facility to be able to utilize the skills and knowledge learned along with the experience to provide quality health care. Focused Memory Care Director with a background spent maintaining a homelike setting for patients with varying degrees of memory loss. A highly collaborative individual with skills in scheduling, consistent communication with patients' family members and recruiting top talent. Offering quality service understanding and knowledge of federal and state regulations. Compassionate Memory Care Director qualified to create environments where both residents and staff members thrive. Enthusiastic professional with background managing budgets, maintaining staff of highly effective employees and communicating with all types of personalities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Chapters Health Hospice
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
Resident Care Director
Renaissance Senior Living
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Served as role model for over 50 staff members by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
Resident Service Director
Regal Palms Assisted Living
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Established familiarity and rapport with over 250 IL residents and 50-60 Memory impaired residents to effectively gain service feedback and understand residents' needs and preferences.
- Analyzed resident and caregiver feedback on residential conditions and programming to develop and initiate improvements.
- Maintained deficiency free survey two consecutive years.
- Generated and implemented resident programs, developing schedules and leveraging staff accordingly.
- Supervised day-to-day operations and activities of caregivers, intervening to issue service improvement guidance.
- Managed design, organization and evaluation of resident services and programs according to organizational objectives and philosophy.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Proficient with Alzheimer/Dementia behaviors.
- Presented monthly education sessions with nursing staff.
- Implemented and educated staff on new EMR system, as well as new Pyxis process.
Nurse Unit Manager
Manor Care of Palm Harbor
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed 20 nurses and nursing activities in 325-bed skilled facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
Memory Care Program Director
Atria Evergreen Woods Assisted Living
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted tours of facility to prospective residents and families.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.
- Recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to work.
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
- Monitored daily delivery of quality services, which promoted high level of satisfaction among families and residents.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration/Gerontology, Health Administration
University of Phoenix
On Line 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert’s Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2001
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Medicare Regulation
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Hospice Education
- Medical Screening
- Patient Discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Assisted Living Facility Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Training Provider Approval Number ALF 7439
- Core Trained
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Chapters Health Hospice
09.2019 - 07.2023
Resident Care Director
Renaissance Senior Living
07.2017 - 09.2019
Resident Service Director
Regal Palms Assisted Living
04.2014 - 06.2017
Memory Care Program Director
Atria Evergreen Woods Assisted Living
06.2012 - 05.2013
Nurse Unit Manager
Manor Care of Palm Harbor
05.2012 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Health Administration/Gerontology, Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert’s Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
- Assisted Living Facility Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Training Provider Approval Number ALF 7439
- Core Trained
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