Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

Carla Suny

Summary

Achieved exceptional patient outcomes at Compassus Hospice by incorporating all previous experiences acquired through direct patient care, mentoring & training of colleagues and strategic business development. Personal drive for continuous professional growth that will demonstrate to self, peers and community my ongoing passion for excellent end of life stewardship.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice & Palliative Care Goals of Care Nurse

Compassus Hospice
06.2023 - 02.2024


  • Lead & Managed Goals of Care Program that supported 8 branches across Pennsylvania.
  • Obtained & reviewed clinical records, Identified individual patient/family needs through patient/family support meetings to address complex emotions, as well as, any unmet Health care educational needs in order to construct a clear outline of patient/family needs and goals.
  • Advocated Healthcare goals/needs with clinicians and health entities involved.
  • Review appropriate support services & Initiate support services when desired / Palliative, Hospice and Home care.

Hospice Clinical Liaison

Compassus
01.2015 - 06.2023
  • Responded to and investigated complaints and concerns of patients.
  • Educated health care professionals on ways to humanize patients' experiences.
  • Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
  • Enriched patient experience by coordinating multidisciplinary team meetings to review individualized goals and progress updates regularly.

Director of Clinical Services

Compassus
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Championed best practice sharing among departments, resulting in more consistent execution of patient care processes and improved outcomes.
  • Developed strategic plans for the growth and expansion of clinical services, ensuring long-term organizational success.
  • Oversaw recruitment efforts to attract top talent in the field, contributing to a highly skilled workforce capable of delivering excellent patient care services.

Hospice Case Manager

Compassus
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Implemented creative pain management strategies tailored to individual patient needs, alleviating discomfort while minimizing side effects from medications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in end-of-life care.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of current patient care plans through regular reviews, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Mentored new hospice case managers, sharing insights and best practices

Hospice On Call Nurse

Compassus Hospice
09.2010 - 01.2012

Triage management & care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
09.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
12.2009

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training and Development

Additional Information

Hospice Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee member 2012-2024


Board of Directors, Ann Frances Outreach Foundation, annfrances.org, since 2021


Timeline

Hospice & Palliative Care Goals of Care Nurse

Compassus Hospice
06.2023 - 02.2024

Director of Clinical Services

Compassus
11.2016 - 03.2017

Hospice Clinical Liaison

Compassus
01.2015 - 06.2023

Hospice Case Manager

Compassus
01.2012 - 03.2015

Hospice On Call Nurse

Compassus Hospice
09.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Montgomery County Community College
Carla Suny