Hi, I’m
Suzanne Ventresco
Stoughton,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
VNA ConsortiumNatick, MA
Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse Liaison
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assess and evaluate patient's physical and emotional needs to provide appropriate care.
- Round daily at Boston Hospitals
- Review pending referrals with RN, MD, and Case Managers
- Meet with patient and family regarding hospice and palliative care including answering any and all questions.
- Educate patient and families about comfort measures, pain management, symptom management, end of life care.
Vibra Healthcare HospitalNew Bedford , MA
Clinical Nurse Liaison
08.2019 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Provided clinical education and in-service training to hospital staff.
- Assessed patient care needs, developed individualized plans of care, and identified appropriate resources for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Old Colony Hospice and Palliative CareWest Bridgewater, MA
Hospice Nurse Liaison
04.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
Kindred Healthcare Inc.Needham, MA
Clinical Nurse Liaison
07.2012 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Provided clinical education and in-service training to hospital staff.
- Assessed patient care needs, developed individualized plans of care, and identified appropriate resources for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Blue Hills Regional Technical SchoolCanton, MA
Associate of Science from Healthcare
06.1987
College NetworkOnline
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare
University Overview
- Major: Healthcare
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Evidence-Based Care
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Patient Needs Assessment
- IV and Venipuncture
- Hospice Care
- Patient Care Plans
- Physician Communication
- Patient Evaluation
- Care Planning
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
Timeline
Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse Liaison
VNA Consortium
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Vibra Healthcare Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2023
Hospice Nurse Liaison
Old Colony Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2017 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
07.2012 - 03.2017
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Associate of Science from Healthcare
College Network
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare
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