1 CARINE M. LUXAMA, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC Charlestown Navy Yard 36 First Avenue Boston, MA 02129-4557 cluxama@mghihp.edu EDUCATION 09/2016-Present BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA Ph.D. in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, anticipated Spring 2020 09/2012-05/2014 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 09/2003-01/2006 MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, Charlestown, MA Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult/Women s Health Nursing Recipient of Merit Scholarship President of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American (AHANA) student organization 09/1998-05/2002 BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, Waltham, MA Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Women s Studies High Honors Director of Brandeis University Gospel Choir WORK EXPERIENCE 5/2017-Present MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, Charlestown, MA Instructor, School of Nursing Assist in curriculum development and instructional advancement within the Psychiatric Mental Health specialty for both the accelerated BSN program, and the entry-level and post-professional Master of Science in Nursing programs Prepare nursing students and nurses for the local, regional, and national workforce with interdisciplinary and global competencies Engage in the scholarship of discovery, teaching and learning or practice/application Assist in the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of institutional effectiveness and preparation of reports Obtain qualified preceptors at each clinical facility and supervise preceptors and students in various off campus clinical facilities Maintain communication and work cooperatively with clinical instructors of off-campus instructional sites
2 Serve on institutional committees, screening committees for faculty positions as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing 7/2016-Present SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE School of Human Services, Boston, MA Adjunct Faculty, Master s Program Mental Health Counseling Serve as adjunct faculty for graduate program in Mental Health Counseling Instructing Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals Provide an introduction to basic neurobiology and psychopathology and frequently prescribed psychotropic medications used to treat mental health disorders. Engage students in the examination of the role of the mental health counselor as a member of the psychopharmacological treatment team, and help to integrate prescribed treatment with nonpharmacological modalities Utilize interdisciplinary applied curriculum focusing on social analysis, critical thinking, communication skills, and leadership skills. Utilization of Moodle online web-enhanced instruction to complement in class instruction 07/2014-Present CARINE M. LUXAMA PMHNP-BC Behavioral Health Nurse Consultant/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Provide clinical assessments, treatments, behavioral and medication management for adolescent to geriatrics in home and in office setting Work in collaboration with outpatient and Inpatient providers as well as behavioral health team members as a member of the interdisciplinary team Provide in-service education to local agencies, community health centers and outpatient mental health facilities as needed Participate in and conduct case reviews, consultations and utilization reviews Maintain accurate records on patients treated 11/2014-Present COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Brighton, MA Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Provide medical assessment, and Psychiatric medication management and support to clients in Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Participate in daily rounds with multidisciplinary team and organizes follow up of identified issues for the unit and for the individual clients.
Provide direct care of clients, supporting internal medicine needs in context of clients acute substance abuse treatment and chronic mental health needs. Review medication and care plans for patients in CSU. Provide medical and Psychopharmacology consultation and education support to CSU nursing staff. Evaluate individual health care status of Psychiatric and detox patients, including history and physical examination, ordering of screening and diagnostic tests, and risk assessment. Develop and implement a plan of care within defined guidelines for practice. Monitor individual's responses to therapy and revise plan, as indicated. Participate in the development and evaluation of practice guidelines, and quality improvement activities to improve patient care. 3 08/2015-08/2016 11/2014-11/2015 MEDOPTIONS, INC, Needham, MA Behavioral Health Nurse Consultant/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Provide clinical assessments; treatments; behavioral and medication management Work in collaboration with the behavioral health consultants as a member of the interdisciplinary team Serve as a resource to facility staff providing consultation on nursing practice and psychopharmacology as appropriate Provide in-service education at the facilities as needed Participate in staff and facility medical staff meeting as needed Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization reviews Maintain accurate records on patients treated Assist in job shadow portion of the interview process of potential new staff and the orientation of new staff when requested MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL North End Waterfront Health Center, Boston, MA Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatry Deliver integrated primary care and behavioral health services. Develop and implement plans of care with prescribing responsibilities, which includes regular evaluation, and modification of these plans. Provides consultation to primary care and other medical staff regarding behavioral health issues of individuals and families Initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, staff, administration, all interdisciplinary health team members, and other outside specialists to enhance delivery of health care.
4 11/2014-11/2015 THE DIMOCK CENTER, Boston, MA Detox Nurse Practitioner for Acute Treatment Services and Clinical Stabilization Services, Per Diem Provide medical assessment and support to clients in a residential Acute Treatment Services program and Clinical Stabilization Service (CSS). Provide direct care of clients, supporting internal medicine needs in context of clients acute substance abuse treatment. Review medication and care plans for patients in CSS. Provide medical consultation and education support to frontline detox and CSS nursing staff. Evaluate individual health care status of detox patients, including history and physical examination, ordering of screening and diagnostic tests, and risk assessment. Develop and implement a plan of care within defined guidelines for practice. Monitor individual's responses to therapy and revise plan, as indicated. Participate in the development and evaluation of practice guidelines, and quality improvement activities to improve patient care. Develop trainings for detox staff on primary care issues 9/2013-04/2014 6/2008-12/2014 SOUTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH, Marshfield, MA Clinical Internship in Psychiatric Mental Health Conducted assessment of psychopathology and mental health, psychodiagnostic history taking, mental status evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment for diverse clients through the lifespan. COMMONWEALTH COMMUNITY CARE, Boston, MA Nurse Practitioner, Team Leader (07/2013 12/2014) Managed team of 4-6 Advanced Practice Clinicians, 1 Registered Nurse, and 1 Health Outreach Worker, monitoring their caseloads and evaluating their performance. Assisted with recruitment, orientation, and training of new employees, intake and enrollment of new members, and coordinating the assignment of patients to clinicians. Conducted educational and training activities for caretakers, including acting as a preceptor for students. Nurse Practitioner Adult Primary Care (06/2008 12/2014) Provided home based primary care, care management, and care coordination for caseload of over 40 patients with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and psychiatric/mental illness. Obtained history; performed physical examinations; health promotion and prevention. Diagnosed, ordered and interpreted diagnostic labs and recommended appropriate treatment using evidence based practices.
Evaluated and managed patients with acute and chronic mental illnesses and formulated diagnoses according to the DSM-IV-TR. Coordinated psychiatric/mental health treatment plans, and behavior plans within an interdisciplinary team. Collaborated with community, state, private and public mental health organizations for the proper appropriation of benefits and services for patients with psychiatric illness, physical and intellectual disabilities. Served as preceptor for Advanced Practice Nursing students. 04/2010-09/2013 SIMMONS COLLEGE, Boston, MA Mentor Dotson Bridge & Mentoring Program, School of Nursing & Health Sciences Served as academic tutor and life coach for nursing students of color. Collaborated with Professors, Office of Student Life, Center for Academic Achievement and other university departments to assist Dotson scholars in achieving their academic and professional goals within the Simmons Nursing Program. 12/2004 06/2011 MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA Registered Nurse Neurology Delivered direct patient care as a staff Nurse for the Neurology/Neurosurgery Unit. Utilized specialized knowledge/training, judgment and nursing skills based upon the principles of biological, physical and social sciences to facilitate patient's achievement of optimum health status. Attended rounds and collaborated with attending physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing comprehensive patient care. 08/2006 02/2007 COMMUNITY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, N. Andover, MA Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Provided assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions to adult patients within the communities of Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen, Andover, N. Andover and New Hampshire. Ordered and interpreted laboratory, ECG and radiologic tests. Chronic Disease Management. 06/2005 02/2007 HOME HEALTH VNA, Lawrence, MA Registered Nurse/ HIV/AIDS Case Manager Provided direct skilled nursing care, education, and coordination of services to patients with HIV/AIDS and other co-morbidities in their homes. Established a coordinated plan of care based on physician's orders and patient's needs and performed necessary revisions to plan of care as required. Collaborated with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery Publications 5 April, 2014 Collaborative Care for Depression and Anxiety CARINE LUXAMA, RN, MSN, ANP, Commonwealth Community Care, Boston, Massachusetts DEBORAH DREYFUS, MD, MSc, Boston University Department of Family Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts Cochrane for Clinicians April 1, 2014, pp 2-3
6 June, 2012 March, 2010 Peer Editor, Fast Facts about the Gynecologic Exam for Nurse Practitioners: Conducting the GYN Exam in a Nutshell R. Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, Heidi C. Fantasia, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC MGH in Haiti days before the earthquake Carine Luxama, RN, and Mimi Pomerleau, RN Published in MGH Caring Headlines Newsletter, March 4, 2010, pp 4-5 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS December 2016 May, 2013 November, 2012 June, 2011 January, 2010 Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Presentation for Mental Health Staff at Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Roxbury, MA Transitioning from Emergency to Sustainable Programming in Post-Earthquake Haiti: The Benefits of Empowering Mental Health Professionals Presenter at 2 nd Annual Conference on Haitian Mental Health Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology Newton, Massachusetts Conflict Resolution Lecture Series for Peer Educators, Social Workers and Medical Staff at St. Boniface Hospital, Fond des Blancs, Haiti Spinal Cord Injury: Taboos, Myths and Other Misconceptions Lecture Series for Medical staff at St. Boniface Hospital, Fond des Blancs, Haiti Cardiac Assessment Presented during mission trip with CRUDEM organization for professional development program for nurses in a rural mission hospital, Milot, Haiti PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2016-Present 2013-Present American Psychiatric Nurses Association Haitian Mental Health Association 2012 Present Sigma Theta Tau International, Community Leader, Simmons College 2012 Present Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners 2006 Present American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2005 Present Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses 2004 Present American Nurses Association 2004 Present New England Regional Black Nurses Association CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS September, 2016-Present Member, School Council Bowen Elementary, Newton, MA
7 January, 2016-Present November 2014-Present Mars Hill Fellowship Church, Brookline, MA Lead Teacher, Deeply Rooted Children s Ministry Provide education, guidance and support to Sunday School leaders, participants and their families Mars Hill Fellowship Church, Brookline, MA Praise and Worship Team Member LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 7/2014 AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER, Baltimore, MD Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 2007 AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER, Baltimore, MD Adult Nurse Practitioner 2004 MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF REGISTRATION-BOARD OF NURSING, Boston, MA Registered Nurse