Charlene has more than 25 years of critical care experience spread between ICU, PACU, and Cardiac-Vascular surgery, having experience in both private practice as well as a large university hospital. She is certified in both Critical Care and Cardiac-Vascular Nursing, is a member of the Society of Vascular Nursing as well as American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. She graduated from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri.