Alyson Massengill
Matthews,NC
Summary
Dedicated Educator with a proven track record at Virginia Hospital Center, specializing in comprehensive care and advanced respiratory support. Expertise in neonatal to adult education highlights exceptional adaptability and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in improved patient-centered outcomes. Renowned for fostering strong partnerships with families and ensuring the academic success of students through tailored feedback and strategic guidance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Science Teacher
Greyfriars Classical Tutorials
Matthews, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive curricula for Chemistry, Physics, and Life Sciences, including Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, and Zoology, tailored for students from first through fifth grade
- Developed engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences to help students explore scientific concepts while addressing diverse skill levels
- Served as the lead teacher for over 100 students, with key responsibilities including:
- Creating and managing detailed supply lists
- Procuring materials within budget constraints
- Designing and conducting hands-on labs and activities to enrich lessons
- Demonstrated exceptional classroom management and communication skills, fostering a productive and inclusive learning environment
- Created a weekly 'Science Snapshot' to provide students with targeted enrichment and reinforcement activities
RN, Immunization administration
Mollen Immunization Clinic
Charlotte, NC
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Operated independently to manage all aspects of immunization clinics, including opening, running, and closing operations
- Delivered exceptional customer service while leveraging nursing expertise and strong communication skills to provide patient-centered care, with a focus on safety and education
RN, Telephone Triage
Positive Reinforcement Nursing
Charlotte, NC
11.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided after-hours telephone triage as a Registered Nurse, delivering patient care across various specialties, including Pediatrics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, and Gynecology
- Demonstrated a commitment to maintaining clinical accuracy and efficiency by continuously expanding medical knowledge to ensure exceptional patient care and support
RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Contemporary Nursing Solutions
Springfield, VA
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Served as a contract Registered Nurse in a 75-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, delivering advanced, high-acuity care to critically ill neonates
- Key Skills and Responsibilities:
- Provided comprehensive care to neonates requiring complex interventions, including those with extreme prematurity, congenital anomalies, and multisystem complications
- Expertise in advanced respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation, HFOV, CPAP, and nitric oxide therapy
- Skilled in the management of central lines (PICC, UVC, UAC), hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of blood products and critical medications
- Proficient in emergency procedures such as neonatal resuscitation, chest tube placement, and surgical recovery care
- Conducted detailed nursing assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Educated and supported families through complex medical situations, promoting understanding and involvement in care
- Adept at maintaining compliance with stringent infection control protocols and quality care standards in a high-pressure environment
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven care setting
RN/Charge Nurse, Virginia Hospital Center
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
03.2005 - 04.2009
- Provided specialized, individualized care for newborns requiring advanced treatment, utilizing strong assessment skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver patient care in a collaborative and efficient manner
- Expertise includes:
- Respiratory support: CPAP, ventilators, nasal cannulas
- Medication administration: IV, IM, oral, and endotracheal delivery
- Nutritional and thermoregulation support for neonatal patients
- Advanced line care: IV insertion, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of PICC, PAL, UVC, and UAC lines
- Procedures and interventions: Chest tube care, x-ray preparation and interpretation, and exchange transfusions
- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of disease processes and corresponding nursing assessments and interventions
- Skilled in addressing the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and therapeutic needs of newborns and their families, fostering a holistic approach to care
RN, Newborn Nursery
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Played a key role in transitioning postpartum and newborn nursery staff to the mother-baby couplet care delivery model
- Collaborated on the review and implementation of updated policies and procedures to support the new care framework
- Key contributions include:
- Education and training: Designed and delivered targeted education programs for postpartum and newborn nursery RNs, enhancing their expertise in newborn and postpartum patient care
- Parent education: Led discharge education classes for new parents, providing essential guidance on newborn care and postpartum recovery
- Clinical care: Provided comprehensive monitoring and care for newborns from delivery through discharge, ensuring a seamless transition for families
- Demonstrated strong leadership, teaching, and clinical skills in fostering staff development and optimizing patient outcomes within a family-centered care model
RN, Labor and Delivery
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, GA
05.2003 - 08.2004
- Developed advanced clinical skills and expertise in caring for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients through a rigorous new graduate training program
- Key Contributions and Skills:
- Proficient in managing complex cases: Successfully cared for high-risk obstetric and neonatal patients, ensuring optimal outcomes during delivery and recovery
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making: Effectively prioritized and executed rapid decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration: Worked seamlessly with physicians, midwives, and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care
- Patient and family education: Delivered empathetic communication and clear guidance to patients and families, ensuring understanding and comfort throughout the childbirth experience
- Technical expertise: Skilled in fetal monitoring, labor management, postpartum recovery, and neonatal care, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes
- Consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence in maternal and neonatal care while fostering a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University- Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
05.2003
Skills
- Comprehensive care
- Advanced respiratory support
- Mechanical ventilation
- HFOV
- CPAP
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Management of central lines
- PICC
- UVC
- UAC
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Administration of blood products
- Administration of critical medications
- Emergency procedures
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Chest tube placement
- Surgical recovery care
- Nursing assessments
- Individualized care plans
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family education and support
- Infection control protocols
- Quality care standards
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Technology-driven care
- Educational research
- Classroom instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Program planning
- Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina
- American Heart Association- Basic Life Support (BLS), renewal pending
Volunteer Experience
- Children’s Ministry Volunteer, Volunteer monthly in Christ Covenant’s children ministry.
- HisAbilities Ministry Respite Volunteer, Serving church members with special needs.
- Metrolina Christian Academy Athletic Department Volunteer, Regular volunteer for cross country, track and swim events.
- Allergy and Diabetes mini session, Education for parents and teachers on signs and symptoms.
Personal Information
Title: R.N. B.S.N
Activities
- National Association of School Nurses
- Prevent Blindness Georgia, Previously certified vision screener responsible for screening children.
- Healthy Hands Program, Participated in a school-based health initiative.
- Scoliosis Screening, Conducted scoliosis screening in public schools.
- Health Fairs, Organized and delivered care for health events.
Timeline
Lead Science Teacher
Greyfriars Classical Tutorials
06.2020 - Current
RN, Immunization administration
Mollen Immunization Clinic
07.2010 - 06.2013
RN, Telephone Triage
Positive Reinforcement Nursing
11.2009 - 03.2010
RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Contemporary Nursing Solutions
08.2006 - 04.2009
RN/Charge Nurse, Virginia Hospital Center
Virginia Hospital Center
03.2005 - 04.2009
RN, Newborn Nursery
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2004 - 03.2005
RN, Labor and Delivery
Southern Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 08.2004
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina
- American Heart Association- Basic Life Support (BLS), renewal pending
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University- Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
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