Carline Elas
STOUGHTON,MA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a strong foundation in clinical and educational experience, eager to contribute to a dynamic health organization. Proven skills in research, leadership, and communication will be leveraged to promote and implement the highest standards of nursing practice. Committed to enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices and collaborative teamwork. Passionate about fostering a culture of excellence in nursing that aligns with the core values of the profession.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance-ESP PACE Program
04.2021 - Current
- Managed case load of over 60 participants with complex medical conditions including chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, CHF, COPD, and Dementia.
- Documented effective patient care in nursing care progress notes.
- Gained competency in technical nursing skills such as wound care, catheter insertion/removal, venipuncture
- Administer immunizations, medications, assessment, provide patient triage
- Medication teaching with family and patient.
- Engage in regular assessments, visits at regularly scheduled intervals, and conduct acute visits to ensure that members’ Plan of Care is comprehensive and addresses significant medical, behavioral, and social needs.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team and reported patient health issues during team meeting.
Registered Nurse
BOSTON SENIOR HOME CARE
11.2015 - 02.2025
- Screens consumers for Waiver eligibility and enhanced Home Care service programs
- Reviews the initial assessment and service plan of all new Home Care consumers, and makes recommendations related to medical needs and special programs.
- Performs clinical assessments and screenings for home care clients in the BSHC area for programs and services funded by DMA, including nursing facility and ADH.
- Collaborates with case managers to promote cost-effective community service plans.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary review of consumer records and provides consultation to case manager and other staff members regarding medical and nursing issues, insurance reimbursement, and community resources.
- Provides clinical assessments in nursing facilities to determine eligibility for MassHealth payment.
- Conduct nursing assessments and develops care plans for consumers referred for personal care, and reassesses annually, and as needed.
Registered Nurse
DAVITA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Inpatient therapies for ESKD, and acute kidney injuries
- Performs ongoing, systemic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post-treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record.
- Administers medications as prescribed and in accordance with contractual agreement.
- Ensures nephrology physician orders for assigned for assigned patients are received and entered in the medical record.
- Enters all treatment data into the designated medical record thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner.
Community Health RN
COMMONWEALTH CARE HEALTH ALLIANCE
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Providing skilled nursing services that allow for optimal self-management, and supporting palliative and end of life care.
- Maintain close contact and collaboration with the member’s network PCP, providers, and specialists in the development and implementation of clinical plans of care.
- Engage in regular assessments, visits at regularly scheduled intervals, and conduct acute visits to ensure that members’ Plan of Care is comprehensive and addresses significant medical, behavioral, and social needs.
- Skilled Nursing support of longitudinal enhanced primary care engagement is indicated for members who have needs that require a heightened level of ongoing in person clinical engagement. (Frail elders, cognitive deficits, dementia)
- Collaborates with the entire care team, and keeps the Telephonic Care Partner well informed on members’, providing critical clinical information that helps drive the overall ICP.
- Make adjustments to the ICP as indicated, identifying gaps and, in concert with the Telephonic Care Partner, will leverage covered benefits to ensure that the right mix of LTSS and DME are in place to meet the member’s unique needs.
Registered Nurse
VNA CARE OF BOSTON
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Assess the patient; collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history. Complete/review admission data (Oasis C).
- Communicate with the physician regarding the patient needs, and changes, and recommendation on a daily basis, and as needed by assessment and patient feedback.
- Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Coordinates services with agencies involved.
- Review plan of care of the patient.
- Caseload review, case conferences.
- Visit scheduling, care planning.
- Assess and provide care for patients with skin integrity issues, surgical incisions, wound and simple ostomies.
- Gained competency in technical nursing skills such as wound care, catheter insertion/removal, venipuncture, and EKG.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team and reported patient health issues during team meeting.
Registered Nurse
UPHAM’S ELDER SERVICE PLAN
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed case load of over 40 clients with complex medical conditions including chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, CHF, COPD, and Dementia.
- Documented effective patient care in nursing care progress notes.
- Gained competency in technical nursing skills such as wound care, catheter insertion/removal, venipuncture, and EKG.
- Administer immunizations, medications, assessment, provide patient triage
- Medication teaching with family and patient.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team and reported patient health issues during team meeting.
Registered Nurse
UPHAM’S CORNER HEALTH CENTER
11.2007 - 06.2013
- Assess the patient; collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history. Complete/review admission data (Oasis C).
- Communicate with the physician regarding the patient needs, and changes, and recommendation on a daily basis, and as needed by assessment and patient feedback.
- Coordinates services with agencies involved.
- Informed personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
- Review plan of care of the patient.
- Caseload review, case conferences.
- Visit scheduling, care planning.
- Medications teaching, Fire& safety in the home, infection control.
- Assess and provide care for patients with skin integrity issues, surgical incisions, wound and simple ostomies.
Licensed Practical Nurse:
CENTRUS PREMIER HOME CARE
08.2004 - 12.2007
- Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
- Teaching, supervising and counseling the caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the client at home.
- Submit clinical notes after each home visit outlining the services rendered.
- Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse
COREY HILL NURSING HOME
09.2000 - 06.2004
- Prepare and administer routine and PRN medications as ordered by the physician.
- Perform or administer routine and PRN treatment as ordered by the physician following facility protocols and using appropriate infection techniques.
- Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
- Administer IV’s according to policy and procedure.
- Give CNA’s assignment to include pertinent information and report, as well as review cleaning assignment and schedule break times.
Surgical Technician
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Maintain asepsis and sterile technique.
- Passing instrument and supplies to the surgeon.
- Assist surgeon during surgery.
- Preparing surgical room and the patient for surgery.
- Perform all duties in a manner consistent with good patient care and good operative technique.
- First assistant in cataract surgery.
Education
CPR/AED - Healthcare Provider
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA01.2016
Associate Degree - Science
Caritas Laboure College
Dorchester, MA01.2006
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts
Chelsea, MA01.2000
Certificate - Surgical Technology Program
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA01.1995
Skills
- EPIC
- Proficient in Microsoft windows 2000 and XP Operating Systems; Excel, Word, and Microsoft outlook applications
- PTCT/Misys
- Allscripts
- Looker
- Home care/home base
- SIMMS
- McKesson
- Guarding Care
- ECW
Certification
May 1, 2020: Training and Education in Sexual and Domestic Violence.
July 14, 2020: Boston Senior Home Care
Certificate of Appreciation
April 17,2024: MLG - Updates in the Management of Agitation Associated with Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DAVITA
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance-ESP PACE Program
04.2021 - Current
Community Health RN
COMMONWEALTH CARE HEALTH ALLIANCE
02.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
VNA CARE OF BOSTON
11.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
BOSTON SENIOR HOME CARE
11.2015 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
UPHAM’S ELDER SERVICE PLAN
07.2013 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
UPHAM’S CORNER HEALTH CENTER
11.2007 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse:
CENTRUS PREMIER HOME CARE
08.2004 - 12.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
COREY HILL NURSING HOME
09.2000 - 06.2004
Surgical Technician
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
01.1995 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Associate Degree - Science
Caritas Laboure College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts
Certificate - Surgical Technology Program
Bunker Hill Community College
CPR/AED - Healthcare Provider
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
- Work effectively in a multicultural environment
- Bilingual English/Haitian Creole/French
- Experienced team player bringing enthusiasm and energy into groups
- Able to create a workable schedule to meet deadlines effectively
- Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs of patients in a variety of cultures
- Develop time management skill, reliable attendance and the ability to adapt to different environment with minimal supervision
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