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Teresa Duzan

Ringgold,GA

Summary

Registered nurse with 18 years of experience, serving in sub-acute care, renal, oncology, and home health settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager/ Clinical Nurse Manager

Amedisys Home Health
02.2014 - 08.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Informed physicians immediately upon identifying any changes in patient condition.
  • Safely administered medications in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Delivered comprehensive care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual needs to enhance satisfaction.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
  • Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse/ Inpatient Hospice Care

Hamilton Medical Center
01.2011 - 02.2013
  • Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
  • Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
  • Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
  • Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Registered Nurse- Sub Acute Care

Hutcheson Medical Center
05.2006 - 12.2011
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Coordinated continuity of care through effective communication with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Fostered patient independence through adaptive strategies while maintaining safety measures.
  • Ensured quality care for patients with complex medical conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills in decision-making processes.
  • Mitigated risks associated with falls and pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and preventative interventions.
  • Facilitated timely discharges by coordinating care with social workers, case managers, therapy teams.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
05.2004

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient and Family teaching
  • Wound care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Diabetes management
  • Venipuncture/ Peripheral IV insertion
  • Pleurex Drain management
  • Hospice and palliative care education to appropriate patients and families

Timeline

RN Case Manager/ Clinical Nurse Manager

Amedisys Home Health
02.2014 - 08.2022

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse/ Inpatient Hospice Care

Hamilton Medical Center
01.2011 - 02.2013

Registered Nurse- Sub Acute Care

Hutcheson Medical Center
05.2006 - 12.2011

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Dalton State College

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