Ross McIntosh
Mission,BC
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Care Coordinator and Nurse with a proven track record at Correctional Service of Canada, adept in vital signs monitoring and exceptional organizational skills. Spearheaded patient advocacy initiatives and designed innovative care programs, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Expert in interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive and personalized healthcare solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Coordinator
Correctional Service of Canada
07.2022 - Current
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
- Facilitated timely access to appropriate healthcare services by assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to specialists.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Contributed to the design of innovative programs targeting specific health conditions or population groups, increasing access to specialized services within the community.
- Assisted in the development of protocols for complex case management, leading to improved outcomes for high-risk patient populations.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies,
- Created customized care plans,
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Nurse
Correction Services Canada
04.2005 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- comprehensive health histories upon admission to identify past medical problems, mental health and risk behaviours;
- Facilitate SMART Recovery Group for those navigating concurrent disorder.
- treatment of chronic conditions and infectious conditions consistent with community standards;
- education for offenders throughout their sentence on infectious diseases and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Member of a team spearheading MAID driven by compassion, an end to suffering and discrimination, and a desire for personal autonomy.
Education
End of Life Doula
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC06-2024
Diploma - Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC06-2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- CPR-HCP & AED
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Care Coordinator
Correctional Service of Canada
07.2022 - Current
Nurse
Correction Services Canada
04.2005 - Current
End of Life Doula
Douglas College
Diploma - Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Douglas College
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