(West Orange, October 2013) Susan Pardi, NP, began her Alaris Health career in 2012 as part of its healthcare team. Susan, a nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience as a lead cardiac nurse, is the new Director of Clinical Program Development.
In her new role, Susan will help patients to reduce their risk of potentially preventable re-hospitalizations and will partner with hospitals to lower length of stay rates by transitioning patients to an Alaris specialty care center.
Founded on a tradition of healthcare excellence, Alaris’ Member Health Centers are leading providers of short-term post hospital rehabilitation, long term and specialty care, with Member Health Centers throughout the state of New Jersey.
Susan has more than 30 years of experience as a cardiac nurse. From the cardiothoracic intensive care unit and the operating room to outpatient care for people with heart failure, her expertise extends across every phase of cardiac nursing. For 15 years, Susan was the lead nurse practitioner at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program.
Susan was an integral member of the heart team, acting as a resource and educator to patients and family members. She has earned respect as an expert in cardiology and promotes quality nursing care that is driven by the priorities of each patient’s needs.