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Dr. Brenda Berry Charles

Dr. Brenda Berry Charles brings over four decades of nursing excellence, leadership, and compassionate
service to her role as Clinical Advisor for The Homero Martínez Heart Failure Foundation. 

A seasoned leader in critical care and nursing education, Dr. Charles specializes in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension and advances patient-centered care for people with complex cardiac conditions.

Leadership in Healthcare

Dr. Charles has held leadership roles in some of Texas’s most renowned medical institutions, including:

Houston Methodist Hospital

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Memorial Hermann

Her clinical expertise includes:

Heart failure & acute coronary syndromes

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

ICU operations & acute pain management

She has led interdisciplinary teams and developed care programs that:

Improve care delivery

Reduce hospital readmissions

Promote evidence-based clinical practices

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Educator & Mentor

As a passionate educator, Dr. Charles has shaped the next generation of nurses through faculty positions at:

  • Chamberlain College of Nursing

  • University of Texas Health Science Center

  • Mesa Community College

She is known for her:

  • Dynamic teaching style

  • Dedication to mentorship

  • Ability to implement sustainable improvements in clinical care across the Texas Medical Center

Academic Credentials & Certifications

 

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – University of St. Thomas

    • Focus: Reducing heart failure readmissions using teach-back and low-literacy methods

  • Board-Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in adult acute/critical care

  • Holds certifications in:

    • Cardiac Life Support

    • Progressive Care

    • Leadership Development

Community Impact

Dr. Charles’s commitment extends beyond the clinical setting. She has served in faith-based and community outreach programs, focusing on:

Empowering women and youth

Promoting wellness through education

Supporting families in underserved communities.

Role at the Foundation

As Clinical Advisor to The Homero Martínez Heart Failure Foundation, Dr. Charles:

Leads clinical strategy and quality improvement

Shapes patient education programs

Helps expand access to advanced care in rural and marginalized communities

Her unmatched expertise, compassionate heart, and unwavering commitment help guide our mission.