Michael McDaniel
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
With a robust background at Pukeko Blue Ltd., I excel in clinical leadership and interdepartmental collaboration, significantly enhancing nursing staff supervision and patient care management. My strategic planning and relationship-building skills have led to measurable quality improvements in healthcare delivery, showcasing my commitment to excellence and innovation in nursing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
Riccarton, Christchurch
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall clinical training for all the support workers and nurses in our service.
- Direct a large team of registered nurses.
- Maintain all patient reporting to the respective funders, i.e., Te Whatu Ora, ACC, Whaikaha.
- Monitor all adverse event clusters and trends, and develop action plans from corrective actions.
- Responsible for all patients who are in our care.
- Responsible for new admissions, discharges, and major incidents.
- Responsible for directing the service forward.
- Monitor our documentation and medication management systems.
Clinical Lead/Service Manager
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
Riccarton, Christchurch
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Trained newly registered nurses in alignment with established policies and procedures.
- Oversaw the mental health component of the service.
- Managed all mental health reporting requirements for funders, including Te Whatu Ora.
- Collaborated with mental health patients to support their recovery journey.
- Coordinated psychiatric reviews for patients experiencing mental health challenges.
- Evaluated and provided treatment for patients with physical health concerns.
Support Worker
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
Riccarton, Christchurch
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, services provided, and any issues encountered.
- Monitored medications and assisted with medication administration as needed.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
- Created a safe environment by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians or therapists to coordinate care plans.
Registered Nurse
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
Riccarton, Christchurch
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Kindred Hospital
Westminster, Westminster
12.2010 - 11.2013
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ12-2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California05-2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Enrolled Nurse) - Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, California12-2007
Skills
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Risk management
- Clinical leadership
- Personnel evaluations
- Quality improvement
- Nursing staff supervision
- Schedule preparation
- Nurse education and training
- Emergency response
- Relationship building
- Patient care management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Effective multitasking
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- Clinical operations management
- First aid and CPR
- Chronic disease management
- Performance evaluations
- Direct patient care
- Nursing ethics
- Long-term care
- Leadership and guidance
Certification
- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Lead/Service Manager
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
01.2020 - 11.2022
Support Worker
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
01.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Pukeko Blue Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Kindred Hospital
12.2010 - 11.2013
Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Saddleback College
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Enrolled Nurse) - Nursing
Pacific College
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