Sukardi Suba, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Education

PhD, 2021. University of California, San Francisco. San Francisco, CA
Masters in Critical Care/Trauma Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2016. University of California, San Francisco. San Francisco, CA
BSN, 2011. Universitas Hasanuddin, INDONESIA

Bio

Sukardi Suba, PhD, RN, is a tenure-track assistant professor at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. He earned his PhD in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he explored the clinical significance of arrhythmia alarms generated from continuous ECG monitoring in adult ICU patients and their impact on nurses’ alarm fatigue. Suba completed a two-year postdoc at University of Rochester, with a focus on enhancing the timeliness of coronary angiography for patients with acute coronary syndrome.

His research objectives are primarily dedicated to improving cardiovascular care that encompasses specific areas of endeavor: (1) utilizing statistical learning approach to advance the diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic values of electrocardiogram (ECG), and (2) leveraging electronic health record (EHR) data to advance our knowledge and understanding of the progression of cardiovascular diseases and to inform strategies and development of predictive analytical methods for early detection of cardiovascular events to improve patient outcomes.

His research findings have been widely disseminated through high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and he actively contributes as a member of the American Heart Association, International Society for Computerized ECG, Sigma Theta Tau, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Recently, Suba joined as a contributor for the ECG Puzzler, a regular feature in the American Journal of Critical Care that addresses clinical ECG interpretation.

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate,: University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY. 8/2021 - 6/2023
ECG Monitoring Research Lab Predoctoral Fellow,: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. 2017 - 2021
Assist. Clinical Research Coordinator,: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. 2016 - 2017
Graduate Student Researcher,: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. 2016 - 2016
Clinical Nurse,: Hasanuddin University Hospital, Makassar, AP, IS. 2011 - 2014

Awards

Distinguished Service Early in Career Award: Rochester Academy of Medicine, 2022
Distinguished Dissertation Award in Nursing: University of California, San Francisco, 2022
Early Career Travel Grant Award: American Heart Association, 2022
Finalist, ISCE Annual Conference Jos Willems Early Career Investigators: International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology, 2022
40 Under 40: Rising Nurse Leaders: UCSF School of Nursing, 2020
Lloyd M. Kozloff Fellowship Award: University of California, San Francisco, 2019

Presentations

NSTE-ACS patients with transient myocardial ischemia after cardiac catheterization are more likely to have major in-hospital complications: International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology (ISCE) Annual Conference, ISCE, 2023; Indian Wells, California
Evaluation of time from pre-hospital symptom onset to angiography on coronary artery occlusion status and outcomes in patients presenting with NSTE-ACS: AHA Scientific Meetings, AHA, 2022; Chicago, Illinois
Premature ventricular complexes measured 24-hours prior to a ventricular tachycardia event are not associated with its occurrence in an intensive care unit cohort: International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology (ISCE) Annual Conference, ISCE, 2022; Henderson, Nevada
Audible pause alarms during end-of-life care: Implications on alarm fatigue: National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, AACN, 2019; Orlando, Florida
Rapid but short duration ventricular tachycardia predicts actionable events: AHA Scientific Meetings, AHA, 2019; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nurse’ perception of clinical alarm: A systematic review and thematic analysis of qualitative studies: National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) Annual Conference, NACNS, 2019; Orlando, Florida
Characteristic differences between actionable and non-actionable true ventricular tachycardia alarms: International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology (ISCE) Annual Conference, ISCE, 2019; Atlantic Beach, Florida
Are true accelerated ventricular rhythm alarms clinically actionable or lead to untoward patient outcomes?: International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology (ISCE) Annual Conference, ISCE, 2018; Park City, Utah

Publications

Tungol, M., Hubbard, C. Schmidt, G., Suba, S., Mortara, D.W., Badilini, F., Prasad, P.A. & Pelter, M.M. (2024). Technical Alarms During Continuous ECG Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit. ICU Management & Practice.
Suba S., Hoffmann T.J., Fleischmann K.E., Schell-Chaple H., Marcus G.M., Prasad P., Hu X., Badilini F., & Pelter M.M. (2023). Evaluation of premature ventricular complex during in-hospital ECG monitoring as a predictor of ventricular tachycardia in an intensive care unit cohort. Research in Nursing & Health. PMID: 37127543 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22314
Pelter, M.M., Suba S., & Carey M.G. (2023). Electrocardiographic Waveform Abnormalities in Patients With Structural Heart Disease. American Journal of Critical Care. DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2023150
Suba S., Al-Zaiti S.S., & Pelter M.M. (2023). Wide-QRS complexes following ablation for reentrant tachycardia. American Journal of Critical Care. DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2023872
Dzikowicz, D.J., Suba, S., Al-Zaiti, S.S., & Carey, M.G. (2022). Symptomatic bradycardia in a young adult after camping. American Journal of Critical Care. DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022565
Bawua, L.K., Miaskowski, C., Suba, S., Badilini, F., Rodway, G.W., Hu, X., & Pelter M.M. (2022). Thoracic impedance pneumography–derived respiratory alarms and associated patient characteristics. American Journal of Critical Care. PMID: 36045046 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022295
Suba, S., Woo, N., Dzikowicz, D.J., Kozik, T.M., & Pelter, M.M. (2022). Value of a 12-lead electrocardiogram for assessing P waves. American Journal of Critical Care. PMID: 36045039 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022352
Dzikowicz, D.J., Suba, S., Al-Zaiti, S.S., & Carey, M.G. (2022). Interpretation of telemetry among patients with a left ventricular assist device. American Journal of Critical Care. PMID: 35773195 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022327
Suba, S., Hoffmann, T.J., Fleischmann, K.E., Schell-Chaple, H., Prasad, P., Marcus, G.M., Badilini, F., Hu, X. & Pelter, M.M. (2022). Premature ventricular complexes during continuous electrocardiographic monitoring in the intensive care unit: Occurrence rates and associated patient characteristics.. Journal of Clinical Nursing. PMID: 35712789 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16408
Suba, S., Dzikowicz, D. J., Kozik, T. M., & Pelter, M. M. (2022). Narrow vs Wide QRS Complex Tachycardia in a Patient With Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome. American Journal of Critical Care. PMID: 35466345 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022819
Borczynski, E., Suba, S., Mackin, L. A., Mortara, D. W., Badilini, F., Rodway, G. W., & Pelter, M. M. (2022). Ischemic Preconditioning Is Present in Patients With Non–ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Screened With Electrocardiogram-Derived Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. PMID: 35703456 DOI: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000000926
Dzikowicz, D. J., Suba, S., Al-Zaiti, S. S., & Carey, M. G. (2022). A Rhythmic Electrocardiographic Pattern in an Older Adult With Chest Pain. American Journal of Critical Care. PMID: 35229144 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022268
Bawua, L. K., Miaskowski, C., Suba, S., Badilini, F., Mortara, D., Hu, X., Rodway, G. W., Hoffmann, T. J., & Pelter, M. M. (2022). Agreement between respiratory rate measurement using a combined electrocardiographic derived method versus impedance from pneumography. Journal of Electrocardiology. PMID: 35007832 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.12.006
Suba, S., Dzikowicz, D. J., Kozik, T. M., & Pelter, M. M. (2022). Measuring the QT/QTc Interval in the Presence of Wide QRS Complexes. American Journal of Critical Care. PMID: 34972846 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022748
Suba, S., Fleischmann, K. E., Schell-Chaple, H., Prasad, P., Marcus, G. M., Hu, X., & Pelter, M. M. (2021). Diagnostic and prognostic significance of premature ventricular complexes in community and hospital-based participants: A scoping review. PLOS ONE, 16 (12), e0261712. PMID: 34941955 PMCID: PMC8699640 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261712
Watanakeeree, K., Suba, S., Mackin, L.A., Badilini, F. & Pelter, M.M. (2021). ECG alarms during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy in the ICU. Heart and Lung. PMID: 34225087 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2021.03.080
Pelter, M. M., Suba, S., Sandoval, C., Zègre-Hemsey, J. K., Berger, S., Larsen, A., Badilini, F., & Hu, X. (2020). Actionable Ventricular Tachycardia During In-Hospital ECG Monitoring and its Impact on Alarm Fatigue. Critical Pathways in Cardiology. PMID: 32102049 PMCID: PMC7413570 DOI: 10.1097/hpc.0000000000000216
Nguyen, S.C., Suba, S., Hu, X., & Pelter, M. M. (2020). Double Trouble: Patients With Both True and False Arrhythmia Alarms.. Critical Care Nurse. PMID: 32236427 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2020363
Suba, S., & Pelter, M. M. (2019). Clinical Significance of Premature Ventricular Contraction Among Adult Patients: Protocol for a Scoping Review. Systematic Reviews. PMID: 31675996 PMCID: PMC6824026 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-019-1168-4
Suba, S., Sandoval, C. P., Zègre-Hemsey, J. K., Hu, X., & Pelter, M. M. (2019). Contribution of Electrocardiographic Accelerated Ventricular Rhythm Alarms to Alarm Fatigue. American Journal of Critical Care : An Official Publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. PMID: 31043402 PMCID: PMC6762018 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2019314
Suba, S., Sandoval, C. P., Hu, X., & Pelter, M. M. (2019). ECG Monitoring during End of Life Care: Implications on Alarm Fatigue. Multimodal Technologies and Interaction. DOI: 10.3390/mti3010018
Suba, S., Donesky, D., Scruth, E. A., & Carrieri-Kohlman, V. (2017). Association Between Clinical Nurse Specialist's Presence and Open Visitation in US Intensive Care Units. Clinical nurse specialist CNS. PMID: 27906731 DOI: 10.1097/NUR.0000000000000263
Suba, S. & Scruth, E.A. (2015). A New Era of Nursing in Indonesia and a Vision for Developing the Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist.. Clinical Nurse Specialist. PMID: 26258830 DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000146

Projects

In search for a better algorithm for transient myocardial ischemia detection among hospitalized patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
URMC, Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC)
7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Role: Principal Investigator