Elena Caruso
Blue Bell,PA
Summary
Results-oriented and innovative professional seeking opportunity to contribute to forward-thinking company. Committed to leveraging skills to provide exceptional and personalized care to residents and their families in dynamic team setting. Passionate about fostering growth and continuously improving quality of care delivered. Eager to join organization that values creativity, professionalism, and dedication to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Services Director
Eagleview Landing
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Merrill Gardens
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident concerns.
- Served as a liaison between medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and others to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- collaborated with outside agencies, HHA, Hospice. Labs mobile services to provide for residents.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ensure medications are accurate and work with pharmacies to ensure delivery.
- Created customized care plans, working with families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining accurate medication records and administering medications as prescribed.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans addressing medication needs.
- Championed a patient-centered approach to medication management, consistently advocating for individual needs and preferences throughout the care process.
- Coordinated with pharmacists and physicians for seamless delivery of medications and timely prescription refills.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Director of Health and Wellness
Anthology Senior Living
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Anthology Senior Living KOP
- Change at Corporate level and structure changes in March 2024
- Oversaw ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by designing and implementing personalized care plans for patients with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic treatment plans for patients experiencing complex medical issues.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to MD orders.
Resident Care Director/ Wellness Director
The Pinnacle
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Merrill Gardens/Meridian
- Meridian began managing in April 2022, prompting a structural change
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
- Conducted admissions assessments to determine patient conditions and risk levels.
- Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
- Coordinated care with external agencies to best support resident needs.
- Supervised and coached team members on proper procedures and care standards.
- Assisted with development and execution of marketing strategies to maintain occupancy levels.
- Fostered strong relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions for incoming or transferred residents.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings regularly to discuss individual cases thoroughly, optimizing holistic approaches to patient care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with families regarding resident progress, answering concerns promptly while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed.
Wellness Nurse
Brightview Senior Living
East Norriton, PA
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Served as a resource person for patients and families by providing them with information about their conditions, treatment options, and available community resources.
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough health assessments and accurate medication administration.
LPN
The Hill at Whitemarsh
Whitemarsh, PA
04.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Villanova University
Hahnemann University Hospital
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
Certification
- LPN
- PCHA
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
Health Services Director
Eagleview Landing
03.2024 - Current
Director of Health and Wellness
Anthology Senior Living
08.2023 - 03.2024
Resident Care Director/ Wellness Director
The Pinnacle
08.2020 - 08.2022
Wellness Nurse
Brightview Senior Living
08.2017 - 11.2020
LPN
The Hill at Whitemarsh
04.2017 - 12.2017
Hahnemann University Hospital
Villanova University
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