Deanna Burch BSN, CEN, CPEN
Roxboro,NC
Summary
Professional leader with extensive experience and readiness for strategic leadership roles. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement. Known for reliability, integrity, and fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Chair DRH Nursing Advisory Council
Duke Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Duke Regional Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Clinical Nurse IV (February 2023-Present)
- Clinical Nurse III (August 2022-February 2023)
- Clinical Nurse II (July 2021-August 2022)
Emergency Department Technician
Duke Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Implementation Project Manager
Wellsoft Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Award-winning emergency department EHR / EMR software for hospitals and freestanding emergency centers (FECs)
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for client onboarding.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of software solutions.
ED Project Specialist Administrative Assistant
Duke University Emergency Department
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Health Unit Coordinator II
- 1990 – 1997
Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator II
Duke University Hospital
1990 - 1997
Child Life Specialist
Duke University Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC08.2023
Associate Degree Nursing -
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.1993
Skills
- Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through experience Compassionate and technically skilled in providing patient care in diverse healthcare settings Influential communicator and skilled presenter who effectively communicates across functions and levels of leadership within client organizations, leveraging excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Mentoring
- Diversity awareness
- Meeting facilitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Planning and coordination
Certification
- 2025 CEN – Board Certified Emergency Nurse Renewed
- 2025 Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Nominee
- 2024 Duke Friends of Nursing Award
- 2023 CPEN – Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- 2022 Magnet Council Member
- 2022 NIHSS Certification
- 2022 ACLS/BLS Certification
- 2022 PALS Certification
- 2022 ENPC – Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification
- 2022 Mentor and educate new RN graduates for DRH ED
- 2021 CEN – Board Certified Emergency Nurse
- 2021 TNCC – Trauma Nurse Core Course Certification
- 2021 Geriatric Resource Nurse
- 2002 Highflyer Award Emergency Department DUH
- 1993 Child Life Specialist Certification
Timeline
Co-Chair DRH Nursing Advisory Council
Duke Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Duke Regional Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Duke Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Implementation Project Manager
Wellsoft Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2018
ED Project Specialist Administrative Assistant
Duke University Emergency Department
01.1997 - 01.2004
Child Life Specialist
Duke University Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator II
Duke University Hospital
1990 - 1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate Degree Nursing -
Piedmont Community College
ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Piedmont Community Alumni Foundation Board, Vice Chair
Piedmont Community College - Ambassador
Lamberth Memorial Baptist Church - Choir Director
Lamberth Memorial Baptist Church - Organist
Lamberth Memorial Baptist Church - Council Board Member