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Denise Burgen, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, FNP

Denise 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

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
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
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
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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
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