AMBER TRUDEL, ANP-BC, ACHPN
Area Vice President of Palliative Care
Talking Rock,GA
Summary
Professional leader with proven track record in driving regional growth and operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and fostering collaborative environments. Known for adaptability and delivering results in dynamic settings. Expertise in clinical and operational metrics, initiative implementation, and customer relationship management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Vice President of Clinical Operations
Empatia Palliative Care
11.2023 - Current
- A division of Gentiva
- Oversee the operation and Clinical management of 9 branches in 6 states (Ave 2450 patients served monthly)
- Daily analysis of both Clinical and Operational KPIs and ROI
- Played a key role in market expansion by providing Clinical and Operational programming focused on symptom management, goals of care discussions and appropriate transitioning to hospice
- Collaborate with Corporate Strategic Development team to initiate contracts with ACOs and SNFs, developing processes to achieve industry leading metrics
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify new business opportunities and drive growth initiatives.
Director of Palliative Care - Eastern Region
ProMedica Senior Care/HCR Manor Care
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Acquired by Gentiva
- Oversaw 41 clinicians in 7 states providing care in homes, ALFs, SNFs and in-patient hospital
- Provided firsthand support to clinicians and ancillary staff through acquisition with simultaneous transition to a new EMR
- Utilize Open Mindset in daily collaboration with local and regional patient care givers, business development team and executive team
- Provided Palliative presentations throughout the Eastern Region to hospital systems, referral sources and patients
Clinical Lead Palliative Nurse Practitioner - Eastern Region
HCR Manorcare
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Acquired by Promedica, then Gentiva
- Provided in-person orientation to new providers across 7 states while also assisting in fostering their relationships with multiple departments
- Provided Clinical mentoring to a team of 22 clinicians, holding weekly 1:1 calls to foster evidence based learning and professional development.
- Maintained a patient census across 3 counties in South Florida
Palliative Nurse Practitioner
HCR Manorcare
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Acquired by Promedica, then Gentiva
- Provided aggressive symptom management and advanced care planning to patients in their homes, ALFs, SNF and group homes throughout 5 counties in South Florida
- Facilitated goals of care meetings with patients and families with transition to hospice when appropriate
- Met or exceeded set metrics month after month with a mean re-hospitalization rate of 3.4%
Nurse Practitioner
Altegra Health
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Conduct in-home health assessments, provide patient education, identify safety concerns, and coordinate care with healthcare providers and insurers to optimize patient health, particularly in underserved areas.
Medical Consultant
TMS Company
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Educate and support providers, office staff, and patients on oncology medications, treatment processes, and pathophysiology to ensure effective initiation and maintenance of care while waiting on Florida NP license.
Nurse Practitioner
MedOp Behavioral Health Associates
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered psychiatric care to geriatric patients in skilled and assisted living facilities across Rhode Island, treating various mental health conditions and educating staff on geriatric care.
Nurse Practitioner
PharmaHealth Specialty Pharmacy
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Provided treatment and education for patients with Hepatitis C, HIV, and GI diseases, including large-group presentations for providers and support groups as Hepatology specialist.
Nurse Practitioner
Preventive Medicine Associates, Inc.
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Diagnosed and treated addiction patients, including those with Hepatitis C, while providing care across four offices in Massachusetts.
Nurse Practitioner
Attleboro Gastroenterology, P.C.
09.2001 - 12.2010
- Diagnosed and treated gastroenterological diseases across adult and geriatric patients, managed Hepatitis C and related conditions, and conducted family consultations with a genetics counselor.
Registered Nurse
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2001
- Oncology and Orthopedics, Registered Chemotherapy Nurse
Registered Nurse
Earl K. Long Hospital
08.1996 - 04.1997
- Oncology, Medical-Surgical and Inpatient Prison Ward
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner
01.2001
- Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
01.1996
- Summa Cum Laude
Certification
- Advance Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
- ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
- Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- DEA
Membership Affiliations
- American College of Gastroenterology, Member, 2001–2010
- AASLD (American Association for the study of liver disease), Member, 2001–2010
- NP/PA Society of Massachusetts/Rhode Island, Co-founder, Member, 2005–2010
- Sigma Theta Tau, Member, 2001–Present
- Oncology Nursing Society, Massachusetts Chapter, Director at Large, 1999–2002
- Rhode Island Nursing Society, Member, 1999–2004
- American Cancer Society, Board of Directors, 1998–2000
Professional Speaker Bureaus
- Roche/Genentch, Regional Speaker, 2001-2015
- Valeant/Three Rivers, National Speaker, 2003-2015
- Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Speaker, 2008-2009
- UCB, Speaker/Advisory Board Member, 2003-2015
- France Foundation, PHOENIX National Faculty, 2005
- Schering-Plough, Speaker, 2002-2004
- Ortho-Biotech, Speaker, 2001-2004
Research
- Ortho-Biotech Multi-Center Observational Study 00101, Effect of Once-weekly Epoetin Alpha on Maintaining Ribavirin Dosing and Quality of life in Hepatitis C Virus Infected Patients Receiving Ribavarin Plus Interferon Alpha, Study Coordinator
- Abbott Laboratory Registry Study P06-134, 5-Year Non-interventional Registry Study of HUMIRA@ (Adalimumab) in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease (CD), Study Coordinator
Timeline
Area Vice President of Clinical Operations - Empatia Palliative Care
11.2023 - Current
Director of Palliative Care - Eastern Region - ProMedica Senior Care/HCR Manor Care
07.2019 - 11.2023
Clinical Lead Palliative Nurse Practitioner - Eastern Region - HCR Manorcare
08.2017 - 11.2019
Palliative Nurse Practitioner - HCR Manorcare
05.2016 - 08.2019
Nurse Practitioner - Altegra Health
10.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Consultant - TMS Company
07.2015 - 11.2015
Nurse Practitioner - MedOp Behavioral Health Associates
05.2013 - 04.2015
Nurse Practitioner - PharmaHealth Specialty Pharmacy
04.2011 - 04.2013
Nurse Practitioner - Preventive Medicine Associates, Inc.
01.2011 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse - Sturdy Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2001
Nurse Practitioner - Attleboro Gastroenterology, P.C.
09.2001 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse - Earl K. Long Hospital
08.1996 - 04.1997
Boston College - Master of Science, Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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