Denise Waye, Author at AirCARE1

About Denise Waye

Denise Waye is the Founder and President of AirCARE1. Her career as a critical care registered nurse started in 1994 revealing her many years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of critical care patient settings including ICU, CCU, and the emergency department. Shortly after becoming a flight nurse with another provider, Denise founded AirCARE1 in 2004 on the premise of providing unmatched patient care with a holistic approach along with outstanding customer service.

Case Manager’s Guide to Air Ambulance Services
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Case Manager’s Guide to Air Ambulance Services

Case Management

Case Manager’s Guide to Air Ambulance Services

By Denise Waye|2025-06-24T19:30:32+00:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: Case Management|

As a case manager for a patient that is in need of an air ambulance service, you play a significant role in ensuring your patient receives seamless medical transportation and facilitating the process between hospital and air care. While this responsibility is delicate, you can successfully support your patients through their medical journey with the proper preparation. What Is an Air Ambulance? An air ambulance is an aircraft that transports patients from one location to another in medical situations. These aircraft have the necessary equipment and a trained cabin [...]

Top End-of-Life Care Facilities in the United States
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Top End-of-Life Care Facilities in the United States

Geriatrics Patient Transport

Top End-of-Life Care Facilities in the United States

By Denise Waye|2026-06-12T13:17:47+00:00November 20th, 2023|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

Jump To: What Is Palliative Care | What To Consider | Top Facilities | How We Can Help End-of-life care can make an enormous difference in the experience of both the patient and their loved ones during this time. Ensuring proper care during the final days is a top priority, which is why many people choose to enter hospice or palliative care. These end-of-life programs provide specialized care designed to make patients as comfortable as possible. Just as some hospitals are known for their work in specific specialties, many [...]

End-of-Life Air Travel Considerations
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End-of-Life Air Travel Considerations

Geriatrics Patient Transport

End-of-Life Air Travel Considerations

By Denise Waye|2025-08-26T14:23:23+00:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

Jump To: Commercial Flight Alternatives | How to Support Patients | Choosing The Right Services |Take The Next Steps When it is time to carry out end-of-life plans, air travel can become a considerable barrier. Flying to see loved ones, enter a hospice facility, or visit a meaningful place can all make a significant difference in the lives of the people entering or amid end-of-life care and their families. In these trying times, being home and with loved ones is critical, and medical conditions should not prevent it from [...]

What Is the Difference Between Air Ambulance and Medevac?
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What Is the Difference Between Air Ambulance and Medevac?

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What Is the Difference Between Air Ambulance and Medevac?

By Denise Waye|2023-09-28T17:41:14+00:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Ambulance Flight|

What Is the Difference Between Air Ambulance and Medevac? When someone needs medical transportation, two popular — and often misunderstood — options include air ambulance services and medical evacuation (medevac). Both options provide necessary medical transportation, typically with trained professionals and equipment on hand. Still, they have a few subtle differences, like the type of aircraft used, the start and end destinations, and the status of the patient. Choosing the right medical flight service is essential to booking safe, fast, and affordable transit. We will take a closer look at [...]

What Is the Advantage of Air Medical Transports?
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What Is the Advantage of Air Medical Transports?

Medical Transportation

What Is the Advantage of Air Medical Transports?

By Denise Waye|2025-08-26T14:34:47+00:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: Medical Transportation|

Air medical transport has been utilized for years but is now becoming one of the most efficient and safe ways for patient emergency travel. Air ambulances are fixed or rotor-winged aircraft specifically designed with patient treatment in mind — fitting the needed medical equipment, medical team, and patient to relocate them from one hospital to another. Continue reading for more information on the benefits of air transport. Air vs. Ground Transport When you think of an ambulance, you likely imagine a ground vehicle. As air transport gets more advanced, [...]

AirCARE1’s Medical Director Elevates Education & Training
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AirCARE1’s Medical Director Elevates Education & Training

Company News, Employee Profiles

AirCARE1’s Medical Director Elevates Education & Training

By Denise Waye|2023-08-14T13:39:05+00:00September 26th, 2022|Categories: Company News, Employee Profiles|

Our education and training difference at AirCARE1 I am often asked this question, “What makes education and training stand out at AirCARE1?” For some in the industry it might take them a minute of comprehensive thought to come up with a valid and non-cavalier response. For me it’s an instant response. My response – Education and training is done differently at AirCARE1 because our Medical Director is integrated with the medical crew and flies as a crew member on our missions. Let’s quickly define Medical Director. In a healthcare environment the [...]

How To Help Your Patient with A Medical Transport
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How To Help Your Patient with A Medical Transport

Medical Transportation, Patient Transport

How To Help Your Patient with A Medical Transport

By Denise Waye|2026-06-12T14:54:42+00:00August 23rd, 2022|Categories: Medical Transportation, Patient Transport|

You have a patient that needs to be transported from your facility to another facility at another location. We understand this can be a daunting task if not done very frequently. What is your first step? Where do you start? How can you best support your patient and family members? The first thing to do is take a deep breath and relax. We are here to guide you through this process and prepare you with the right tools to make it as easy and stress free as possible. Below is [...]

AirCARE1 Featured in Florida Today With Opening of Melbourne Base
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AirCARE1 Featured in Florida Today With Opening of Melbourne Base

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AirCARE1 Featured in Florida Today With Opening of Melbourne Base

By Denise Waye|2023-11-20T16:35:16+00:00January 13th, 2021|Categories: Company News|

Redirect 301 /aircare1-featured-in-florida-today-with-opening-of-melbourne-base https://airambulanceone.com/aircare1-featured-in-itij-the-future-looks-bright-for-aircare1/ AirCARE1 has been featured in a recent article in Florida Today with the opening of our new Melbourne base. Here is what Florida Today had to say: Eau Gallie High grad expands flying ICU medical company from New Mexico to Melbourne Starting Tuesday, a specially equipped "flying ICU" jet will begin operations at Orlando Melbourne International Airport, transporting medical patients 41,000 feet above the ground across the Western Hemisphere. "It's a long-range, fixed-wing air ambulance. So we're going to be able to go down to Mexico [...]

AirCARE Expands Access to the East Coast With New Air Ambulance Base in Melbourne, Florida
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AirCARE Expands Access to the East Coast With New Air Ambulance Base in Melbourne, Florida

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AirCARE Expands Access to the East Coast With New Air Ambulance Base in Melbourne, Florida

By Denise Waye|2023-05-05T18:32:13+00:00January 6th, 2021|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

AirCARE1, a long range, fixed wing jet air ambulance company, has just announced the opening of its third base of operations in Melbourne, Florida. Melbourne is strategically located in the middle of the Space Coast on the Eastern seaboard. Having a Learjet 35 located on the Eastern seaboard will allow AirCARE1 to provide quick and easy access for patients in the Eastern part of the United States, Mexico, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. AirCARE1 is the only provider on the East Coast to be dually accredited [...]

5 Tips for Families Dealing With End of Life & Hospice Care
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5 Tips for Families Dealing With End of Life & Hospice Care

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5 Tips for Families Dealing With End of Life & Hospice Care

By Denise Waye|2023-09-22T20:17:03+00:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Watching the one you love slip away from you, bit by bit, day by day, can be the hardest time of your life. But there are ways to help your loved one, yourself and your family to ease the pain and let some light and love and laughter slip in. Here are our five tips to help those dealing with family members who are in their final days. Family Interchange Clear communications between your loved one, you and the rest of the family are essential. A person, facing the final [...]