CATHY MASSEY
DENISON,TX
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Texoma Medical Center, excelling in clinical leadership and care coordination. Expert in implementing quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes, and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in critical thinking and mentoring, driving operational efficiency and ensuring adherence to best practices in high-pressure environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Texoma Medical Center ER @ Shermam
Sherman, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities and managed workflow in high-pressure emergency room environment.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and emergency response techniques.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.
Charge Nurse
City Hospital ER @ McKinney
McKinney, TX
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for critical procedures and daily operations.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations, directing team responses to optimize patient care delivery.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Charge Nurse
Wilson N Jones Hospital
Sherman, TX
06.2008 - 06.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
08.1998 - 06.2008
- Administered medications and monitored patients during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of cardiac cath lab equipment and supplies.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and recovery strategies for improved outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify potential complications and escalate concerns promptly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing.
- Reduced complication rates with thorough pre-procedure assessments and patient education.
- Actively engaged patients and families in the development of individualized care plans, fostering trust and collaboration throughout the treatment process.
- Skillfully managed emergency situations during procedures, applying critical thinking skills to deliver prompt interventions as needed.
Director of Nursing
Integrated Health Services of Texoma
Sherman, TX
05.1995 - 08.1998
- Led nursing teams to enhance patient care quality and safety initiatives.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and standards within the facility.
- Analyzed patient outcomes to refine care strategies and enhance service delivery.
- Managed budgets and resources to ensure optimal staffing levels and service delivery efficiency.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
DenisonAssociate of Applied Science -
Grayson College
Denison, TXBSN in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
Decision-making
Care coordination
Clinical leadership
Team leadership
Mentoring and coaching
Critical care
Verbal and written communication
Evidence-based nursing
Critical thinking
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Texoma Medical Center ER @ Shermam
08.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
City Hospital ER @ McKinney
06.2016 - 10.2019
Charge Nurse
Wilson N Jones Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2016
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Texoma Medical Center
08.1998 - 06.2008
Director of Nursing
Integrated Health Services of Texoma
05.1995 - 08.1998
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Associate of Applied Science -
Grayson College
BSN in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington