Susie excels at inspiring a collective sense of purpose while thoughtfully balancing the needs of patients, employees and physician partners. With her unique breadth and depth of ESKD experience, Susie’s expertise is at the intersection of business and care delivery. Susie leads a suite of health services that underscore our mission of helping patients live their best life possible. Susie oversees nutrition, social work, and admission operations and is also responsible for overall patient experience and advocacy. She plays an integral role in the development and implementation of key strategic initiatives across the organization.
Susie’s enduring commitment to Satellite Healthcare began early in her career, where she distinguished herself in clinical roles of increasing responsibility. Her dedication to patient care and strong business acumen has led her to regional leadership positions in the organization. Susie was particularly recognized for her talent to instill and nurture Satellite Healthcare’s mission, values and culture in strategic acquisitions in new markets. She quickly became the go-to senior leader to ensure new centers reflected the Satellite reputation for compassionate, high-quality care as well as operational excellence.
Susie earned a nursing degree from Modesto Junior College and went on to become a Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN). Deeply committed to the kidney health community, Susie is a frequent industry speaker and has served in leadership roles with a number of national nonprofits including the American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA) and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF).
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