L. Suzanne Burchett
Lexington,KY
Summary
Results-oriented Nursing and Management Professional with expertise in clinical research and innovative trial management. Improved access to care and community awareness through streamlined hospice intake processes. Delivered compassionate education and support to patients and families while excelling in advanced organizational and multitasking capabilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Liaison
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Lexington, KY
11.2025 - 07.2026
- Receive and respond to referrals from hospitals, physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
- Acted as liaison between referral sources and hospice care team, facilitating seamless handoffs and clear communication for rapid response to needs.
- Assessed patient eligibility for hospice services through medical record reviews, clinical evaluations, and communication with physicians and families
- Ensure Intake and referral processes are completed efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of patients, families, referral sources, and the organization
- Educate patients and families on what hospice care includes, how it works, and why it matters-providing clarity, reassurance, and compassion
- Built strong professional relationships, coordinated admissions, and enhanced community awareness of hospice services
- Completed essential documentation for patient intake processes.
- Work at all three main hospital systems in Lexington, maintaining visibility and accessibility with discharge planners, case managers, and physicians
Clinical Research Nurse
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinate innovative first in human clinical trials designed to advance Precision Medicine Cancer Care and associated clinical outcomes to all residents in the state of Kentucky.
- Managed education, scheduling, care coordination, and oversight of research treatment for enrolled patients to enhance patient experience.
- Ensured compliance with University of Kentucky policies and federal, state, and local regulations to maintain research integrity.
- Acted as a resource for team members and other departments within the hospital and facilitated communication between investigators and study sponsors.
Nurse Clinical
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered disease-specific patient care to individuals experiencing serious acute and/or chronic health events while promoting wellness and preventive care
- Collaborated with medical professionals in a busy ambulatory care setting focused on delivering quality, safe, and patient-centered services under time constraints
- Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to skilled assessments, care plans and care plan implementation, patient education and clinical evaluation or interventions
Nurse Clinical Research II
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Identified and recruited research participants, enhancing engagement through exceptional customer service
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated research activities, ensuring thoroughness and timely completion
- Applied nursing knowledge to assess and address participants' medical problems effectively
- Communicate and build working relationships with individuals and staff from diverse backgrounds
Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Coordinated endoscopy prep and recovery at UK Healthcare Enterprise, including Chandler and Good Samaritan
- Delivered comprehensive patient-centered care through assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, and education on nursing care plans
- Provided direct patient care in a clinical setting, focusing on individual needs.
Regional Outreach Coordinator
Vidant Medical Center (now ECU Health)
Greenville, NC
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed Duke Endowment grant for colorectal cancer education, prevention, and screening, ensuring effective allocation of resources
- Recruited large corporations and churches to support grant initiatives, expanding outreach and community engagement
- Engaged with attendees at health fairs to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. across Vidant's 29-county service area to promote colorectal cancer awareness in Vidant's 29-county service area
- Attended regional health fairs across Vidant's 29-county service area to promote colorectal cancer awareness and screening
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center (now ECU Health)
Greenville, NC
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Managed critically ill neonates through pharmacologic interventions, central line placements, chest tube insertions, and respiratory support, while facilitating open communication with the medical team and implementing NICU policies and procedures
- Inserted nasogastric and orogastric tubes to facilitate feeding and medication administration., performed heel sticks, managed vented patients, G tube management, managed blood transfusions, titrated dopamine, management of PICC, Broviac, and arterial lines
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in various clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center (now ECU Health)
Greenville, NC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed care for critically ill adults, utilizing medication drips, central lines, chest tubes, and respiratory support while ensuring effective communication with medical team and implementing MIU policies and procedures.
- Provided comprehensive care for vented and tracheostomy patients, titrating medication drips and administering blood transfusions to stabilize patient conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement tailored patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
Development Assistant
Ursuline Academy
New Orleans, LA
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Director for Study Abroad
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
01.2003 - 01.2004
Admission Counselor
Tulane University Law School
New Orleans, LA
01.1999 - 01.2003
Admission Specialist / International Student Advisor
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
01.1997 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LAMasters of Education -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NCBachelor of Arts - Spanish
Tulane University
New Orleans, LAUniversidad De Valencia
Valencia, Spain 08.1990 - 01.1991
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Customer service excellence
- Organizational skills
- Follow-through skills
- Advanced multitasking
- Epic
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Access
Certification
- Compact multi-state license RN# 4016208, Kentucky Board of Nursing
- BCLS certified, American Heart Association, 10/31/26
Prior Professional Experience
- Development Assistant, Office of Development, Ursuline Academy, 01/01/07, 12/31/08, New Orleans, LA
- Assistant Director for Study Abroad, Center for International Studies, Tulane University, 01/01/03, 12/31/04, New Orleans, LA
- Admission Counselor, Office of Admission, Tulane University Law School, 01/01/99, 12/31/03, New Orleans, LA
- Admission Specialist / International Student Advisor, Office of Admissions, Delgado Community College, 01/01/97, 12/31/99, New Orleans, LA
Timeline
Hospice Liaison
Bluegrass Care Navigators
11.2025 - 07.2026
Clinical Research Nurse
University of Kentucky
06.2024 - 06.2025
Nurse Clinical
University of Kentucky
08.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Clinical Research II
University of Kentucky
10.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky
02.2018 - 10.2021
Regional Outreach Coordinator
Vidant Medical Center (now ECU Health)
06.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center (now ECU Health)
06.2013 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center (now ECU Health)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Development Assistant
Ursuline Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Director for Study Abroad
Tulane University
01.2003 - 01.2004
Admission Counselor
Tulane University Law School
01.1999 - 01.2003
Admission Specialist / International Student Advisor
Delgado Community College
01.1997 - 01.1999
Universidad De Valencia
08.1990 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Masters of Education -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Tulane University