DENISE M. CULVER
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Strategic healthcare leader with extensive critical care and emergency nursing experience, specializing in clinical implementation, process improvement, and team leadership. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive operational excellence, and implement innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and quality of care. Recognized for fostering collaboration, leading complex projects, and aligning clinical and organizational goals in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Implementation Specialist
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Brea, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Own successful integration of Beckman Coulter diagnostic tests into hospital and clinical laboratory workflows, ensuring seamless adoption of host immune response testing.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and laboratory teams to implement diagnostic tools for early detection of severe infection and sepsis, and develop training to support clinical confidence through ongoing support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership and key committees (quality, sepsis, patient safety) to drive alignment and promote best practices for successful integration of new biomarkers.
Staff Nurse- Emergency Department
Olathe Medical Ceneter
Olathe, KS
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Assessed and prioritized patients' needs using triage protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures consistently.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in emergency care.
Neuroscience Coordinator
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained bedside presence during COVID-19 pandemic in the Emergency Department to support patient care.
- Developed and implemented plans for American Heart/ American Stroke Association; reviewed and analyzed stroke program standards, policies, and procedures; integrated AHA guidelines into stroke program standards and policies.
- Established mechanical thrombectomy stroke program to improve treatment options for stroke patients.
- Improved quality standards and ensured regulatory compliance by leading Stroke Program Committees.
- Augmented patient satisfaction score for spine population.
Stroke and Chest Pain Program Manager
Belton Regional Medical Center
Belton, Missouri
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Devised mechanism to plan and deliver acute stroke continuing education programs, assessing nursing education for care and management of stroke patients.
- Succeeded in reducing patient morbidity and mortality by developing protocols and policies.
- Achieved reduction of door to EKG times in emergency department from 12 minutes to 3 minutes. in the emergency department from 12 minutes to 3 minutes in 60 days.
- Collaborated with local EMS to develop stroke protocols, enhancing patient care in the field.
House-Wide Nursing Supervisor/ED Charge Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervised and monitored multiple hospital departments in absence of unit management, ensuring smooth operations and continuity of patient care. Identified and resolved patient care, staffing, and patient or staff issues.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient care delivery through effective team collaboration and communication.
- Conform to all regulatory guidelines, ensure adherence to the facility's policies and maintain compliance with standards of practice and ethics.
- Delegate unit and patient responsibilities to nursing staff based on each staff member's level of competency.
- Provided patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
- Utilizing the nursing process, plan and direct care of the emergency patient.
- Aided clinical staff during life-saving procedures and provided necessary support.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Managed patient flow in emergency department, trained staff, delegated patient care assignments, ensured quality care by collaborating with medical providers, and supported bedside procedures including chest tube placement, intubations, central lines, and thoracotomies.
- Developed program for family presence during loved one's resuscitation efforts, fostering emotional support during critical moments.
- Ensured adherence to sepsis bundle protocols in ED from 61% to 98% in 6-month time period.
Staff Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Monitored critical patients, documented specific procedures and prescribed medications, assisted physicians with assessments, administered treatments, monitored vital signs, and ensured the functionality of feeding tubes, ventilators, catheters, and other life-supporting equipment.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
04-2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
05-1997
Skills
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Workflow optimization
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Clinical training development
- Patient safety advocacy
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Strong Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Member of American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- Member of Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Neuroscience Nurse, Trauma Certified Nurse, Registered Nurse License-KS
Interests
Traveling to new cities and spending time with my family
Inner Circle Recipient- 2024- Beckman Coulter
Led the national implementation and adoption of an innovative host-response biomarker for early sepsis and infection differentiation, partnering with healthcare systems, laboratory leaders, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize clinical workflows and accelerate utilization.
Timeline
Clinical Implementation Specialist
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
07.2022 - Current
Neuroscience Coordinator
Menorah Medical Center
04.2019 - 07.2022
Staff Nurse- Emergency Department
Olathe Medical Ceneter
07.2015 - 08.2022
Stroke and Chest Pain Program Manager
Belton Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
House-Wide Nursing Supervisor/ED Charge Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Staff/Charge Nurse
Saint Joseph Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College