Meet the SeniorBridge Morristown Team

Lisa M. Dzitko, RN, CCM
Regional Executive Director

Lisa brings a wealth of experience to SeniorBridge from Patient Care, Inc., where she was previously Branch Director/Administrator responsible for the development and execution of financial, operational, and clinical goals for this large home care agency, and before that, its Director of Clinical Services and Director of Nursing Operations. She has also served as Nursing Supervisor at the Bayonne Visiting Nurse Association, ensuring appropriate care to its elderly Medicare and hospice clients. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Molloy College in Rockville Center and Nurse Case Manager certification from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. She has been a Certified Case Manager since 1993.

Virginia Oliver, RN
Director of Client Services

Virginia has more than 34 years' experience in managerial, instructional, marketing/outreach, and clinical nursing. She has worked in medical-surgical, coronary/critical care, community health, school, and long-term care settings. For 12 years prior to joining SeniorBridge, Virginia served as Regional Director of Patient Services at Metropolitan Home Health Care of NJ (formerly Amserv Health Care), in which she managed a field staff of 750 in 4 branches. Among other previous responsibilities, she was a Staff RN/Charge Nurse in the Telemetry Unit and on the Medical-Surgical ICU at Union Hospital and Nursing Supervisor at Cranford Health and Extended Care. Virginia earned a nursing diploma at the Newport Hospital School of Nursing in Rhode Island and completed a certificate program in Geriatric Care. She is a licensed Registered Professional Nurse in New Jersey and New York and a member of the Educational Committee and Home Health Aide Committee of the Home Care Association of NJ.

Adam Zeidler
Regional Director of Professional Relations

Adam brings more than 9 years of marketing and customer service experience throughout the New York area. Prior to joining SeniorBridge, Adam held multiple positions at Sunrise Senior Living, and most recently served as Area Sales Manager and Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, responsible for all aspects of the hiring and training process. He also served as Executive Director responsible for overall leadership, management and community success as well as Director of Community Relations where he developed strong community relationships and educated residents and families on programs. Adam attended the University of Miami in Florida and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Motion Picture Production and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing.

Lori Rubin, MSW, LSW
Director of Professional Relations

Lori has more than 12 years experience in healthcare, with particular expertise in the fields of caregiving and eldercare. Prior to joining SeniorBridge, Lori worked at United Way of Northern New Jersey administering the Caregivers Coalition of Morris County, a statewide and nationally recognized coalition on care giving. She has also worked as a social worker and program coordinator at DOROT Inc. in New York City and at a community health center for adults with AIDS in Brooklyn. Lori received a bachelor of science degree in Individual and Family Studies from University of Delaware, a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City and completed a fellowship in Geriatric Health and Mental Health through the New York Academy of Medicine. She holds licensure as a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York.

Mary Andrew, RN, CMC
Care Manager

Mary brings to SeniorBridge 25 years of nursing experience in a broad range of disciplines, with particular expertise in geriatric care management. She began her nursing career working at several hospitals and two hospices throughout New Jersey and also has experience in consumer health care while at Warner Lambert. Mary's expertise in geriatrics includes educating patients with COPD, asthma, and other respiratory diseases while at Pulmonary & Allergy Associates in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Mary is also skilled in management positions, working as Registered Nurse Care Manager for Senior Care Management in Princeton and primary nurse case manager, preceptor and clinical care provider at the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills & Hospice, both in New Jersey. While with Pulmonary and Allergy she conducted clinical research in pulmonary medications and smoking cessation. In 2008, Mary relocated to Florida, working as a geriatric care manager at The Cameron Group, an elder care management company in Orlando. While here Mary oversaw the quality of care provided to patients, acted as surrogate family member in emergency situations, and assisted client fiduciaries to develop plans for their clients. She earned her ASN from County College of Morris and worked as a respiratory therapist prior to getting her RN degree. Mary holds licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida and New Jersey and holds a certification in Care Management, with focus on the geriatric population.

Laura M. Broemmer, LCSW
Care Manager

Laura was President and founder of Social Work Consulting and Staffing, Inc., which provided training, auditing, and information on regulatory requirements to skilled nursing facilities in South Florida. Previously, Laura provided similar duties while working as a Clinical Consultant for Progressive Family Care in Plantation, Florida. Laura also served as Director of Social Services at Manor Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Lauderdale; and Heartland of Tamarac, a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Tamarac, Florida. Laura is a Past State President and State Secretary of the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association, and Past President of the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association of Broward County. She has a BS in Social Work from Florida State University's School of Social Work, an MSW from the School of Social Work at Florida International University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and Florida.

Patricia L. Cruz, RN
Care Manager

Patricia has had a very diverse career as a nurse, trainer, educator, public speaker, and quality auditor. Most recently, she has worked as a script writer, healthcare consultant, substitute teacher, and childcare provider. Earlier, she had been a professional information consultant at Roche Pharmaceuticals Call Center and for 13 years, a Registered Nurse at Patient Care, MSI, a major franchiser of community pharmacies where she served as Clinical Case Manager, Director of Education/Staff Development, and Director of Patient Services. Patricia has also served as President and consultant at Healthcare Instructional Services and Director of Patient Services and consultant at Express Medical Equipment Co, developing education and training programs and materials. She earned a BS in Nursing from Rutgers College of Nursing and also was a certified Home Health Nurse and CPR instructor.

Lori Stein Kayne, LSW, MSS
Care Manager

Lori Stein Kayne is very qualified in planning for the medical and social service needs of Seniors in the community. Most recently, she has been a Social Worker and Discharge Planner at Care One at Livingston, and before that, a Discharge Planner at The Canterbury at Cedar Grove and a Social Worker in the Transitional Care Unit at Mountainside Hospital. She was also the Director of Social Services at Montclair Community Hospital and, earlier, a Pediatric Social Worker at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center in Camden, NJ. Ms. Kayne obtained a BA in psychology, magna cum laude, from Bucknell University, an MSS in Clinical Social Work from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, and a Certificate in Gerontology from the Rutgers University School of Social Work, Continuing Education and Professional Development Program.

Lisa Perzichilli, RN, BSN
Care Manager

With more than 20 years of skilled nursing experience, Lisa comes to SeniorBridge from Patient Care Medical Services, Inc., where she was, sequentially, a Team Manager, Cardiac Clinician, and Field Nurse, involved in training and managing delivery of home care services and developed a home care program for patients with congestive heart failure. Previously she had been a Staff Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab, CTICU, and MICU at several New Jersey hospitals and at Charity Hospital in Louisiana. Lisa is a licensed Registered Nurse n New Jersey and is certified as a Health Care Provider of CPR by the American Heart Association. She earned a BS in Nursing from the University of South Alabama.

Starr J. Ramella, CSW
Care Manager

For more than 27 years, Starr has played diverse roles in the healthcare system. Most recently, she was a Geriatric Care Manager at Marcie Cooper Care Management and, before that, a Care Options Advisor for CareOne at Livingston, working with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team on care transitions. Starr has also served as a Geriatric Care Manager for Generations Counseling and Care Management and as Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Marriott Senior Living Services. Additionally, she has been Director of Admissions at Manor Healthcare and a Social Worker at both Saint Peters and Saint Barnabas Medical Centers. Starr holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Kean University in Union, NJ, and is a Certified Social Worker in the state.

Margo L. Tucker, CSW
Care Manager

Margo was a Care Manager at Marcie Cooper Care Management before joining SeniorBridge, and previously worked as a Care Manager and Geriatric Psychotherapist at Generations Counseling and Care Management, where she provided psychosocial assessments for elderly clients, planned care, and offered individual and family therapy to clients. Earlier, Margo served as Community Group Leader of Mothers Morning Out Tenafly Recreation, arranging weekly discussions and speakers for the group. She worked for over seven years as a Social Worker at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York in the Geriatric, Vascular, Alternate Level of Care Units, and in the emergency room. Margo earned a Bachelor's degree in Education at the University of Miami and an MSW specializing in Gerontology at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Social Work. She is a Certified Social Worker in New York and a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey.