Joanna Burgress

Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse · Wakemed

Nurse Apex, NC

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
18 years
since Jan 2008
Gender
Female

Experience

Wound Ostomy Continence NurseCurrent
Wakemed
Since Jan 2008 · 18 years · Apex, NC

Education

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Emory University

Skills

Wound Care Healthcare Nursing Hospitals Acute Care Public Speaking Medical/Surgical Nursing Education Teaching Healthcare Management Customer Service Team Building Icu Critical Care Inpatient Clinical Research Event Management Sales Inpatient Care Editing Medical Surgical Intensive Care

About Wakemed

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
120 Healthplex Way, Apex, NC

Professional Overview

Joanna Burgress is a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, currently affiliated with Wakemed, based in Apex, NC. As a nurse, Burgress contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Apex, NC. They have been with Wakemed for 18 years. Burgress holds academic credentials from West Virginia Wesleyan College and Emory University. Core competencies include Wound Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Hospitals, Acute Care. Wakemed operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Apex, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,762 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Joanna Burgress is one of them.
  • 16,735 Nurses are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 985 contacts at Wakemed are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in NC: $103,000 – $155,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in NC: Atrium Health (759), Novant Health (744), Duke University Health System (718).
  • 7% of Nurses in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 70% of Nurses in NC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joanna Burgress located?

Joanna Burgress is based in Apex, NC. They are currently affiliated with Wakemed.

What is Joanna Burgress's specialty?

Joanna Burgress specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse.

Where does Joanna Burgress currently work?

Joanna Burgress currently works at Wakemed. They have been there for 18 years.

What is Joanna Burgress's educational background?

Joanna Burgress attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and Emory University.

How do I contact Joanna Burgress for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in NC?

Nurses in NC typically earn $103,000 to $155,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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