Susan Pettorini -D’Amico

Susan Pettorini-D’Amico is an experienced healthcare executive and educator. She is the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for the Springfield market for Trinity Health of New England (two acute care hospitals). She has extensive experience in hospital operations. Dr. D’Amico is well versed in process and quality improvement in the healthcare setting and holds a LEAN Blackbelt.

Dr. D’Amico’s doctoral research explored instilling leadership traits in new nurse residents. She has authored articles on this subject as well as workplace violence. She has written curriculum for nursing master's and doctoral programs with an emphasis on healthcare business, quality improvement and leadership. Dr. D’Amico has mentored students to complete their nursing doctoral projects.

Dr. D’Amico earned a diploma in nursing from Saint Vincent’s College, a baccalaureate degree from Elmira College, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Hartford and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Sacred Heart University.

Dr. D’Amico is a member of the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New England and the American College of Healthcare Executives.