Terasa Carrico
Brookline,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse and Clinical Case Manager with extensive experience in high-acuity inpatient populations, including current Neuro ICU case management at Massachusetts General Hospital. Strong track record in complex discharge planning, transitions of care, interdisciplinary coordination, patient/family education across cardiology, surgical, trauma, transplant, neuro and oncology research settings. Additional strengths include serving underinsured patients with complex needs, GCP-compliant clinical research nursing, remote triage experience, behavioral health hospital leadership, supportive care for medically complex and hospice patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro ICU Clinical Case Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
04.2025 - Current
- Develop individualized care plans based on clinical assessment, discharge barriers, and patient/family goals.
- Partner with clinical teams to align care needs, resources, and post-acute planning.
Clinical Case Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Provide case management for high-acuity hospital populations with current specialty focus in Neuro ICU.
- Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions and continuity post-discharge.
Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CMRN)
PCM Trials
Remote
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct alternate-site clinical trial visits under GCP and trial-specific training requirements.
- Provide source documentation for each visit and perform clinical services including assessments, injections, infusions, and blood draws.
- Work independently with patients/families enrolled in clinical trials, prioritizing safety and documentation quality.
School Nurse
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, MA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- 6-month contract
Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CMRN)
Fortrea via Medix
Remote
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided alternate-site visits for subjects enrolled in clinical trials; maintained source documentation and protocol compliance.
- Performed assessments, injections/infusions, blood draws, and lab components (including centrifuge use).
Clinical Research Nurse, Radiation Oncology Clinic
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Primary nurse for communication, scheduling, coordination, and discharge responsibilities for patients on radiation oncology research protocols.
- Assessed patients, collected clinical data, provided education, and coordinated trial-related care from consult through treatment and discharge.
- Managed protocol bloodwork and treatment coordination including ADT scheduling/administration and chemotherapy support.
- Served as preceptor for nurse residents and charge nurse.
- Unit leadership and quality roles: UPC Chair, NDNQI RN unit survey champion, Magnet representative, committee participation.
- Maintained specialized competencies including radiation safety and chemotherapy training.
RN Care Coordinator / Case Management
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Discharge planning and case management for cardiovascular surgical and trauma stepdown units.
- Coordinated complex discharges involving central lines, chest tubes, external devices, life vests, specialized equipment, and medication education.
- Facilitated rehab approval and placement and transitions; precepted new nurses and social workers.
RN Telephonic Triage / Telehealth Nurse
McKesson Corporation
Remote
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Triaged symptoms and directed patients to the most appropriate level of care using structured algorithms.
- Provided education and guidance for symptom management and treatment direction.
- Previously licensed in 36 states (per prior role requirements).
Travel RN
Supplemental Healthcare
Baltimore, MD
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Fast-paced CV surgical unit; CABG and valve replacement patients; external pacer wires, complex medication management.
Agency RN (Per Diem)
Alliance (Local Staffing Agency)
Lexington, KY
11.2011 - 01.2013
- MS/Tele, hospice units, physical rehab, orthopedic surgery care, and home health assignments.
Travel RN
American Mobile
Louisville, KY
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Cardiac step-down with cardiac drips, continuous monitoring, and central lines.
Travel RN
On Assignment
Bowling Green, KY
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Cardiac step-down with continuous monitoring and drips; served as preceptor.
Staff RN, Long-Term Ventilator Unit
Select Specialty
Lexington, KY
03.2011 - 05.2012
RN Auditor / Remote Nurse Auditor (Contract)
Kentucky Immunization Program
Lexington Region, KY
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Audited vaccine ordering, storage, administration, and documentation per CDC recommendations (ages 0–36 months).
- Conducted site visits, interviews, written findings, exit meetings, and submitted compliance reports.
Staff RN, Solid Organ Transplant Unit
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, KY
05.2009 - 10.2010
Hospital Supervisor (220-bed Psychiatric Hospital)
Our Lady of Peace Hospital (Kentucky One Health)
Louisville, KY
04.1997 - 08.2008
- Staff oversight and employee supervision across units; directed codes; supported RN orientation and evaluations.
- Liaison for patient/family grievances; participated in CMS and Joint Commission surveys.
- Completed Studer Leadership Program (18 months).
- Served in multiple roles over 11+ years: activity therapist, staff RN, charge RN, ECT RN, clinical educator, then hospital supervisor/house manager.
Education
MSN (Accelerated) - Population Health
Chamberlain University
07-2026
BSN - undefined
Chamberlain University
01-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY01-2004
Skills
- Neuro ICU & high-acuity case management
- Complex discharge planning & transitions of care
- Interdisciplinary care coordination (physicians, therapy, social work, nursing)
- Individualized care plan development and barrier resolution to reduce length of stay and hospitalization costs
- Clinical research nursing: GCP, protocol adherence, source documentation
- Remote clinical work; telehealth triage and symptom management
- Leadership: precepting, charge nurse support, staffing oversight
- Healthcare navigation
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Resource linkage
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Case documentation
- Case management tracking
- Community resources
- Client advocacy
- Case needs assessment
- Case management
- Resource identification
- Resource allocation
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- NIH B2 Unit Magnet Representative 2022
- NIH B2 UPC Chair 2021–2022
- NIH Recognition & Retention Committee 2021–2022
- NDNQI Unit Representative 2020–2022
- NIH Child Care Board Member 2020–2021
Certification
- Kentucky RN License #1104327 (2004–present)
- Massachusetts RN License (2014–present)
- BLS (5/1997–10/31/2027)
- ACLS (5/2005–8/2015)
- Radiation Safety Certificate (8/17/2020–8/31/2024)
- Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certificate (10/26/2021–10/31/2023)
- EPIC
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
NIH House of Hope Award (Daisy-equivalent federal award) 2022, Chamberlain Dean’s List 2021, 2022, Nominated for NIH House of Hope Award for Nursing Excellence 2021, NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Safety & Clinical Quality Super-STAR Award 2021, Jewish Hospital Nursing Scholarship recipient 2002–2004
Timeline
Neuro ICU Clinical Case Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Case Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
School Nurse
Chelsea Public Schools
10.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CMRN)
Fortrea via Medix
06.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Mobile Research Nurse (CMRN)
PCM Trials
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse, Radiation Oncology Clinic
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
10.2017 - 08.2022
RN Care Coordinator / Case Management
Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 09.2017
RN Telephonic Triage / Telehealth Nurse
McKesson Corporation
11.2013 - 07.2015
Travel RN
Supplemental Healthcare
02.2013 - 04.2013
Travel RN
American Mobile
05.2012 - 10.2012
Travel RN
On Assignment
03.2012 - 05.2012
Agency RN (Per Diem)
Alliance (Local Staffing Agency)
11.2011 - 01.2013
Staff RN, Long-Term Ventilator Unit
Select Specialty
03.2011 - 05.2012
RN Auditor / Remote Nurse Auditor (Contract)
Kentucky Immunization Program
05.2010 - 10.2010
Staff RN, Solid Organ Transplant Unit
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
05.2009 - 10.2010
Hospital Supervisor (220-bed Psychiatric Hospital)
Our Lady of Peace Hospital (Kentucky One Health)
04.1997 - 08.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Jefferson Community College
BSN - undefined
Chamberlain University
MSN (Accelerated) - Population Health
Chamberlain University