With a robust background in critical care nursing and over 13 years of experience in leadership roles, Denise is a resolute healthcare professional with knowledge proficiency in trauma and surgical ICU, and heart and vascular care for both progressive and critical care. Her roles as a clinical nurse supervisor and nurse manger highlight a commitment to high quality, patient-centered care, and team engagement.

More recently, in her role as a director of nursing for patient care business and resource, Denise maintains her commitment to the same core principles while leveraging operational efficiencies in team communication, preparedness and responding to patients. A pivotal achievement includes collaborating with other leaders in the development and successful implementation of an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program, underscoring leadership in advancing critical care services, including the coordination of training, team development and notification processes.