Tamara McCullough
Barrie,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with background in acute care settings, long-term care facilities, and home health environments. Demonstrated clinical skills in conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing healthcare plans. Strengths include solid communication skills, patient advocacy, and teamwork. Previous work has shown positive impact on patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore ICS
Barrie, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
Registered Practical Nurse
Comfy Care Haven Agency
Barrie, Ontario
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of quality care.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed when providing nursing care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Hospital IOOF
Barrie, ON
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of quality care.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Practical Nurse
Southlake Regional Health Centre Rehabilitation Neurological Unit
Newmarket, Ontario
06.2007 - 03.2021
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for individualized patient care plans.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Medical Footcare
Ruth Ruttan Footcare
Sharon, ON02-2022
Registered Practical Nurse -
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON01-2005
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Medication Distribution
- IV drug therapy management
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore ICS
03.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Hospital IOOF
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Comfy Care Haven Agency
03.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Southlake Regional Health Centre Rehabilitation Neurological Unit
06.2007 - 03.2021
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Medical Footcare
Ruth Ruttan Footcare
Registered Practical Nurse -
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology