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Chantale Tezock

Greenbelt,MD

Summary

Leadership kills( receptor and charge nurse).

HHA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Doctors Community Rehab
03.2024 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

UMMC
05.2023 - Current
  • Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Streamlined processes for documentation, ensuring accurate charting that facilitated timely decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
  • Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
  • Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
  • Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

RN

Adventist HealthCare
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

RN

Meiger Health
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed time efficiently while visiting multiple patients daily, ensuring timely administration of medications and treatments.
  • Advocated for adequate home-based support systems for patients, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment conducive to healing.
  • Educated patients and families on medication management, wound care, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote better outcomes.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and promptly addressing any health concerns or complications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families by offering emotional support during difficult times.
  • Coordinated and consulted with Number-member healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
  • Streamlined the referral process for home health services, expediting access to necessary resources for patients in need.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patients'' vital signs and recognizing early warning signs of potential complications.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD
05.2020

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Quality improvement
  • Geriatric care
  • Health promotion
  • Research utilization
  • Community health
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Nursing informatics
  • Cultural history
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient assessments
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessments
  • Staff supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Infection control measures
  • Licensed RN
  • Care plan development
  • Care planning
  • Procedure preparations
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Preventive health
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Lab result interpretation
  • IV setup
  • Family advocacy
  • Performing ekgs
  • Critical care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Emergency response
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Acute care expertise
  • Long-term care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Cardiac care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Wound care
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Emotional awareness
  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Emergency procedures
  • Medical evaluation
  • Medical assessment
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Intake and discharge

Timeline

RN

Doctors Community Rehab
03.2024 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

UMMC
05.2023 - Current

RN

Adventist HealthCare
06.2021 - 04.2023

RN

Meiger Health
03.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Washington Adventist University

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