
- Phone: (585) 275-8892
- Office: HWH 4W208
- Email: Denise Burgen
Denise M. Burgen, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, FNP
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing
Education
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice, 2018. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
- Certificate in Managing Health Care Delivery, 2012. Harvard Business School. Boston, MA
- M.B.A. in Executive Development Program, 2002. University of Rochester Simon School of Business. Rochester, NY
- M.S.N. in Family Nurse Practitioner, 1993. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
- B.S.N. in Nursing, 1985. Keuka College. Keuka Park, NY
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing (Preceptor Liaison), Rochester, NY, US. 2010 - Current
- Adjunct Faculty,
- Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY, US. 2010 - Current
- Chief Quality & Innovation Officer,
- UR Medicine Home Care, Rochester, NY, US. 2015 - 2017
- Adjunct Faculty,
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, US. 2015 - 2017
- Nurse Practitioner,
- Complex Care Solutions-Caremanagers, Inc., Rochester, NY, US. 2010 - 2017
- Interim President and CEO,
- UR Medicine Home Care, Rochester, NY, US. 2014 - 2015
- Chief Clinical Officer,
- UR Medicine Home Care, Rochester, NY, US. 2013 - 2015
- Corporate Health and Global Wellness,
- Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY, US. 2012 - 2013
- Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services,
- Kaleida Health - Buffalo General Medical Center and the Gates Vascular Institute, Buffalo, NY, US. 2011 - 2012
- Senior Director of Ambulatory Services,
- Kaleida Health - Buffalo General Hospital and Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital, Buffalo, NY, US. 2010 - 2011
- Consultant,
- Medscribe, Inc. Healthcare Recruiters, Rochester, NY, US. 2009 - 2010
- Chief Executive Officer,
- Midlakes Management Corporation. 2007 - 2009
- Executive Administrator,
- Via Health Medical Groups. 2003 - 2007
- Secretary,
- Keuka College Nursing Honor Society. 2002 - 2005
- President,
- Genesee Valley Nurses Association. 2002 - 2004
- Director of Operations,
- Via Health Medical Groups. 2002 - 2003
- Chair Nominating Committee,
- National Society for Vascular Nursing. 2000 - 2002
- Adjunct Professor,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing (Clinical Preceptor), Rochester, NY, US. 1997 - 2002
- Vascular Nurse Practitioner,
- Vascular Surgery Associates Rochester General Hospital (Certified Wound Specialist), Rochester, NY, US. 1997 - 2002
- Vascular Nurse Practitioner,
- Via Health Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Center (Certified Wound Specialist). 2000 - 2001
- President,
- National Society for Vascular Nursing. 1999 - 2000
- President Elect,
- National Society for Vascular Nursing. 1998 - 1999
- Board of Trustees,
- National Society for Vascular Nursing. 1996 - 1998
- Secretary,
- National Society for Vascular Nursing. 1996 - 1997
- Associate Clinical Preceptor,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, US. 1995 - 1997
- Nurse Practitioner,
- University of Rochester Medical Center (Vascular Advance Practice Nurse), Rochester, NY, US. 1993 - 1997
- Hospital Quality Assurance Liaison,
- University of Rochester Medical Center (Vascular Surgery), Rochester, NY, US. 1989 - 1997
- Team Leader,
- University of Rochester Medical Center (Vascular Length of Stay Total Quality Management Project), Rochester, NY, US. 1993 - 1996
- Account Manager,
- University of Rochester Medical Center (Vascular Lab), Rochester, NY, US. 1989 - 1996
- Technical Director,
- University of Rochester Medical Center (Vascular Lab), Rochester, NY, US. 1989 - 1996
- Exam Item Writer,
- Society for Vascular Nursing National Vascular Certification. 1995 - 1995
- Nurse Manager,
- University of Rochester Medical Center (Vascular Surgery Unit), Rochester, NY, US. 1986 - 1989
Awards
- Outstanding Faculty Award
- Robert Wesleyan College, 2021
- Outstanding Faculty Award
- Roberts Wesleyan College, 2017
- George Spencer Tracy Jr. Fund in Nursing Entrepreneurship
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2017
- Outstanding Faculty Award
- Roberts Wesleyan College, 2014
- Outstanding Faculty Award
- Roberts Wesleyan College, 2012
- Women of Valor Award Finalist
- American Diabetes Association, 2001
- Distinguished Service Award
- 18th Annual Symposium Society for Vascular Nursing, 2000
- Forty Under Forty Award
- Rochester Business Journal, 1999
- Induction for Community Leadership
- Keuka College Nursing Honor Society, 1999
- Community Leader
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, 1999
- Vieve Gore Award for Best Presentation
- 17th Annual Symposium Society for Vascular Nursing, 1999
- Jeanne E. Doyle Excellence in Vascular Nursing Award
- National Society of Vascular Nursing, 1996
- Team Leader, Quality Team of the Year
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
Presentations
- An Interprofessional Team Effectiveness Intervention for a Health Care Agency
- Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Annual Conference, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, 2018
- Rochester, New York
- An Interprofessional Team Effectiveness Intervention for a Home Care Agency
- DNP Summit, University of Rochester, 2018
- Rochester, New York
- An Interprofessional Team Effectiveness Intervention for a Home Care Agency
- RC Research Webinar, Brandies Univeristy, 2018
- Waltham, Massachusetts
- Leading Relational Coordination Change from the C-Suite to the Frontline
- Relational Coordinator Roundtable, Harvard University, 2018
- Boston, Massachusetts
- An Interprofessional Team Effectiveness Intervention for a Home Care Agency
- Relational Coordinator Roundtable, Harvard University, 2018
- Boston, Massachusetts
- BCPI Advanced & the Role of Senior Care Organizations
- Post-Acute 360 Conference, 2018
- National Harbor, Maryland
- An Interprofessional Team Effectiveness Intervention for a Home Care Agency
- Best Practice Showcase, University of Rochester, 2018
- Rochester, New York
- Understanding the ABC’s of ACO Alignment
- Decision Health Conference, 2017
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Transitions of Care
- Genesee Valley Nurses Association, 2016
- Rochester, New York
- Care Coordination Across Care Settings
- Health Home, University of Rochester, 2015
- Rochester, New York
- Wound Care
- Accountable Health Partners Care Management Teaching Day, University of Rochester, 2015
- Rochester, New York
- Transitions of Care for the Acute Stroke Patient
- Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Neurology, 2015
- Rochester, New York
- Transitions of Care
- Brown Bag Lunch Series, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2015
- Rochester, New York
- Managing Transitions Module
- Care Manager Education Program, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2015
- Rochester, New York
- New ACO Questions Require New Conceptualization and Methods
- CTSI Mini Summer Research Institute, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2014
- Rochester, New York
- Health Care
- 3rd Annual Thinking Outside the Box Seminar, Simon School of Business, 2010
- Rochester, New York
- Health Care
- 2nd Annual Thinking Outside the Box Seminar, Simon School of Business, 2009
- Rochester, New York
- Compliance in Health Care
- Farash Lecture Series, Simon School of Business, 2008
- Rochester, New York
- Industry Insights: A Focus on Careers in the Health Sector
- Simon School of Business, 2008
- Rochester, New York
- Leadership
- Omicron Beta Chapter Induction Ceremony, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2006
- Brockport, New York
- Women, Success, and Leadership in Business
- 2004
- Rochester, New York
- Vascular Procedures: A Review
- Rochester General Hospital, 2003
- Rochester, New York
- Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Vascular Disease
- 2001
- Geneva, New York
- Vascular Clinical Learning Day
- Oak Hill, 2001
- Rochester, New York
- Doppler Teaching in Vascular Disease
- 2000
- Rochester, New York
- Diabetic Foot Screening
- 2000
- Rochester, New York
- Diabetic Foot Care - Peripheral Vascular Disease
- 2000
- Batavia, New York
- Practical Approach to Anticoagulation
- SVN 18th Annual Symposium, 2000
- San Antonio, Texas
- Energizing Your Nursing Career
- SVN 18th Annual Symposium, 2000
- San Antonio, Texas
- Epidemiology of Vascular Disease
- 18th Annual Symposium, 2000
- San Antonio, Texas
- Evaluation & Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
- 2000
- Salamanca, New York
- Outpatient Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
- 2000
- Rochester, New York
- Evaluation & Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
- 2000
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Evaluation & Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
- 2000
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Evaluation & Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
- 2000
- Albany, New York
- Wound Care for the Home Health Nurse
- 2000
- Rochester, New York
- Peer Visitation or the Preoperative Amputee
- 2000
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Outpatient Evaluation & Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
- 2000
- Buffalo, New York
- Overview of Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Center
- 2000
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Pharmacological Management
- 1999
- Orchard Park, New York
- Current Wound Therapies
- 1999
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Pharmacological Management
- 1999
- Utica, New York
- Differentiation & Management of Wounds
- 1999
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Identification & Management
- 1999
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Identification & Management
- The Grill at Water Street, 1999
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Identification & Management
- Harry's Harbor Place, 1999
- Buffalo, New York
- Peer Visitation for the Preoperative Amputee
- 17th Annual Symposium, Society for Vascular Nursing, 1999
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Wound Care and the Vascular Patient
- 6th Annual Vascular Update, Albany Medical Center, 1999
- Albany, New York
- Vascular Nurse Practitioner: An Innovative Role for the 21st Century
- 16th Annual Symposium, Society for Vascular Nursing, 1998
- Washington, D.C.
- Peripheral Vascular Assessment for the Nurse Practitioner
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1998
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Vascular Assessment for the Nurse Practitioner
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1997
- Rochester, New York
- Vascular Assessment in the Cardiac Cath Lab
- Rochester General Hospital, 1997
- Rochester, New York
- Physical Therapy in the Vascular Patient
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1997
- Rochester, New York
- Care of the Femoral Popliteal Bypass Patient
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Vascular Assessment for the Nurse Practitioner
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Care of the Carotid Endarterectomy Patient
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Heparin Therapy: Sliding Scale
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Nurses Role in Prevention of DVT
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Embolectomy: A Case Study
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Ankle Brachial Index for the ICU Nurse
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Vascular Assessment for the Nurse Practitioner
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1996
- Rochester, New York
- Storyboard Reducing Vascular Length of Stay Using a Total Quality Management Framework
- 7th Annual National Forum of Quality Improvement in Health Care, 1995
- Orlando, Florida
- Physical Therapy and Nursing Prevention of Deconditioning of Vascular Patients
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
- Rochester, New York
- Nursing Care Rounds: Vascular Surgery Case Study
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
- Rochester, New York
- Nursing Care Rounds: Vascular Surgery Case Study
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
- Rochester, New York
- Using a Doppler Correctly: For Staff Nurses
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
- Rochester, New York
- Reducing Vascular Surgery Patient Hospital Length of Stay
- Excelsior Award Examiners, 1995
- Doppler Competency for the Staff Nurse
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
- Rochester, New York
- Doppler Competency for the Staff Nurse
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1995
- Rochester, New York
- Reducing Vascular Length of Stay Using a Total Quality Management Framework
- University of Rochester Medical Center Board of Managers, 1994
- Rochester, New York
- Reducing Vascular Length of Stay Using a Total Quality Management Framework
- JCAHO and Baldridge Examiners, 1994
- Reducing Vascular Surgery Patient Length of Stay Using an Interdisciplinary Total Quality Management Framework
- University of Rochester Medical Center Medical Staff Committee, 1994
- Rochester, New York
- Diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Disease
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1994
- Rochester, New York
- Partners in Clinical Coordination: The Role of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in an Academic Medical Center Setting
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1994
- Rochester, New York
- Lower Extremity Arterial Disease Diagnosis
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1994
- Rochester, New York
- Peripheral Arterial Assessment
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1994
- Rochester, New York
- Femoral – Popliteal Bypass Drafts Post Operative Care
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1993
- Rochester, New York
- Post Operative Vascular Assessment
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1993
- Rochester, New York
- Post Operative Vascular Assessment Following Orthopedic Procedures
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1993
- Rochester, New York
- Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1993
- Rochester, New York
- Vascular Carotid Imaging
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1992
- Rochester, New York
- Lower Extremity Arterial Testing
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1992
- Rochester, New York
- Vascular Non-Invasive Diagnostics
- University of Rochester Medical Center, 1992
- Rochester, New York
Publications
- Fitzgerald, D.M. (2000). Peer Visitation of the Preoperative Amputee Patient. Journal of Vascular Nursing. PMID: 11249285 DOI: 10.1016/s1062-0303(00)90024-4
- Fitzgerald, D.M. (1998). ascular nurse practitioner: development of an innovative role for the 21st century. Journal of Vascular Nursing. PMID: 10085873 DOI: 10.1016/s1062-0303(98)90013-9
- Norsen, L; Fineout, E; Fitzgerald, DM; ., Horst, D., Knight, R., Kunz, M. E., Lumb, E., Martin, B., Opladen, J., and Schmidt, E. (1997). The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Innovative Practice for the 21st century. Nursing Roles Evolving or Recycled: Series on Nursing Administration 9.
- Kienast J, Fitzgerald D. (1997). Identifying and treating femoral artery pseudoaneurysms following invasive cardiac procedures. Medsurg Nursing. PMID: 9238979