Tom McCrory
Calgary,AB
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct and dedicated patient centered care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with ENT, Plastics with a specialty in Burn care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with team members by sharing my knowledge and experience. Empathetic communication, respectful attitude. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes for both staff and patient. Efficiently coordinate with multiple healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Member in good standing with CRNA
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Burns,Plastics, ENT Unit
Alberta Health Services
05.2005 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department RGH
Alberta Health Services
10.2007 - 05.2015
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Nursing Aide
Alberta Health Services
05.1998 - 05.2004
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored patients' status and reported any identified abnormalities or changes to nursing personnel.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Athabasca University At MRU
Calgary, AB06.2005
Emergency Medical Technician
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC06.1995
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Charge Nurse
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
- CVC/PICC
- Art line
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department RGH
Alberta Health Services
10.2007 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Burns,Plastics, ENT Unit
Alberta Health Services
05.2005 - Current
Nursing Aide
Alberta Health Services
05.1998 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Nursing -
Athabasca University At MRU
Emergency Medical Technician
Justice Institute of British Columbia
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