Gina Sussi
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Compassionate and Qualified Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of experience in Adult Health and Pain management. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Ramos Center for Interventional Pain
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize pain management strategies.
- Educated patients on self-management techniques for chronic pain relief.
- Monitored and adjusted medication regimens based on patient responses and outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and clinical skills advancement.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Florida Pain Center
Cochran Blvd Port Charlotte , Florida
12.2018 - 09.2024
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Administer Trigger point injections for myofacial pain Botox for Migraines and joint injections.
- Identified the appropriate procedure for the Patients such as Intracept , MILD, Vertiflex ,SCS as well as epidural and RFA's
Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Orthopedic
Bradenton, FL
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Scheduled Patients for appropriate interventional procedures such as epidural injection, facet blocks, SCS , RFA ETC.
Nurse Practitioner
New York Spine Pain
Staten Island, NY , And NYC
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits .
- Responsible for acute Pain Service rounds at hospital along with Physician
- Oversaw training of to additional nurse practitioners and Physician assistants
- Provided edication management, Botox , trigger point and joint injections .
Clinical Director of Acute Pain Service, NP
New York Pain Consultants
Babylon, New York
10.2003 - 10.2008
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Responsible for both Acute Pain service as well as clinic Patients .
- Developed treatment plans for Patients with both acute and chronic pain .
- Medication Management .
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY06.2001
High School Diploma -
Oyster Bay High School
Oyster Bay, NY06.1973
Skills
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Chart Management
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Diagnostic Screenings
reading, working out , biking and hiking
I enjoy reading on my spare time whether it be a fiction or non fiction story . I bike ride as well as hike on weekends with friends.
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Ramos Center for Interventional Pain
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Florida Pain Center
12.2018 - 09.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Orthopedic
08.2012 - 12.2018
Nurse Practitioner
New York Spine Pain
07.2008 - 07.2012
Clinical Director of Acute Pain Service, NP
New York Pain Consultants
10.2003 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
High School Diploma -
Oyster Bay High School