Hello. I’m Amy McCleary, RN,
BrightStar Care® Director of Nursing.
How long have you been a nurse?
I have been a nurse for just over 22 years.
What expertise and experience do you bring to BrightStar Care?
I began my career in the Neonatal unit, then took a positioning rounding with hospital physicians specializing in Critical Care, Pulmonary, and Infectious Disease medicine. I spent an additional 10 years rounding on hospital inpatients with Gastroenterology/ Hepatology. As I got older, I missed direct patient care and began a career in home health about 5 years ago.
What part of your job are you most passionate about?
I LOVE taking care of my patients and their families. I love teaching about disease processes, medication, and resources. The medical world is so difficult to navigate that I made it my mission in my practice to help patients through this complex process.
What are three unique strengths you bring to BrightStar Care?
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I have a unique ability to educate patients and their families in a language that they can understand. Patients can make better decisions for them when they truly understand what is happening to their bodies.
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I will give everything I have to my patients, their families, coworkers, and friends. I love helping people.
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I believe very strongly is doing the right thing ALL the time. I was taught early in my career that if take GREAT care of your patients and families, everything else will fall into place.
Just a little more about myself, I have 4 grown kids and 2 grandkids. I also have 3 dogs, 6 farm cats, and a herd of chickens. I raise a massive garden and enjoy canning my own food. I am also an avid fisher/kayaker. I am originally from Central Iowa and still live near Winterset.