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