SUSAN PURDIE
Team Select Pediatric Home Care
CITY_US,STATE_US
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated pediatric nurse with over 30 years of experience in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents with hematology and oncology diagnoses. Deeply committed to education and empowering families, building trusting relationships, and supporting children through complex treatments with warmth, clarity, and skill.
Work History
RN Hematology/Oncology Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Delivered high-acuity inpatient care to children undergoing chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, and complex medical treatments, ensuring safety and comfort during critical interventions.
- Monitored and managed acute complications, including febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, and pain crises.
- Monitored and managed acute complications, including febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, and pain crises, effectively mitigating risks and optimizing patient recovery.
- Provided trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care to patients and families during hospitalization, fostering emotional support and enhancing patient experience.
- Administered chemotherapy and pain management protocols for pediatric oncology patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated families on treatment processes, side effects, and supportive care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to treatments for timely interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
11 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established care plans.
- Educated families on home care techniques and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Educated families on proper medication administration, nutritional support, and home safety measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices when delivering nursing care to enhance the quality of services provided in pediatric home settings.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for pediatric patients through consistent communication with families and healthcare providers.
RN Case Manager, Bleeding Disorders Program
25 Years- Managed primary care for pediatric patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care across clinical teams, social work, pharmacy, and home infusion services to ensure comprehensive support for patients.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care across clinical teams, social work, pharmacy, and home infusion services.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medication administration, infusion techniques, symptom monitoring, and psychosocial coping strategies, enhancing their ability to manage bleeding disorders effectively.
- Supported community outreach and advocacy initiatives to raise awareness and improve access to care for patients with bleeding disorders.
Home Care & Hospice Nurse
3 Years- Collaborated with physicians, hospice chaplains, and family caregivers to provide holistic end-of-life care.
- Coordinated medication management, performed home safety assessments, and educated patients and families on disease progression and symptom relief.
- Partnered with physicians, hospice chaplains, and family caregivers to ensure comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
Infusion management
Medication administration
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Family support
Palliative care communication
EMR systems
Pediatric pain management
Certification
Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON), Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Current
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses – 2022, Honored for compassionate care, outstanding communication, and unwavering support for patients and families navigating chronic and life-threatening diagnoses.
Personal Information
Title: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse | Case Manager | Patient Advocate
Timeline
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Team Select Pediatric Home Care
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
RN Case Manager, Bleeding Disorders Program
Children's Minnesota Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic
01.2000 - 01.2025Read More
RN Hematology/Oncology Nurse
Children's MN Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Unit
06.1997 - 09.2000Read More
Home Care & Hospice Nurse
HealthPartners Home Care and Hospice
01.1994 - 01.1997Read More
Saint Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts from English
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Saint Catherine University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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