Devra Massey

• Manage acute and chronic health needs for 700+ students and staff, provide treatment and education for acute and chronic conditions, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student health.
• Lead health screenings, emergency response planning, and EHR documentation training for district nurses.
• Conducted health assessments and screenings to identify student needs.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff to create individualized health plans.
• Educated students on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention strategies.
• Led emergency response efforts during health crises within the school environment.
• Implemented wellness programs that improved overall student health outcomes.
• Developed policies ensuring compliance with state health regulations and guidelines.

• Provided comprehensive nursing care and clinical supervision for adult male patients admitted through court-ordered rehabilitation programs in a structured residential treatment environment.
• Served as Charge Nurse as needed, overseeing daily operations of nursing staff and behavioral health technicians to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.
• Supervised and delegated responsibilities to technicians and nursing personnel while maintaining effective communication and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations involving behavioral health, crisis intervention, and patient stabilization.
• Maintained a safe and secure therapeutic environment by monitoring patient behavior, enforcing facility protocols, and responding appropriately to emergencies and conflict situations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff to coordinate individualized patient care and treatment planning.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes in health records.
• Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Developed and delivered curriculum on healthcare safety and systems, patient care coordination, and chronic disease management while mentoring students and facilitating industry recognized certifications.
• Partnered with healthcare professionals and various healthcare facilities to provide real-world insights and hands-on learning experiences for students.
• Facilitated hands-on learning experiences to enhance student understanding of health topics.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches in health education programs.
• Leveraged technology tools for interactive lessons, enhancing student engagement and participation.

• Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with patient care standards and protocols.
• Managed complex case loads, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet dynamic patient needs in fast-paced environments.
• Exhibited strong independent motivation and accountability while effectively managing multiple priorities, patient needs, and staff coordination.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Built professional rapport with patients and staff through compassionate care, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans to improve outcomes effectively.
• Trained and mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Ensured accurate documentation, medication administration, admissions, discharges, and compliance with healthcare standards and facility policies.

Home Health Nurse

Nurse Circulator Operating Room

Cardiac Step-down Nurse:

· Extensive nursing background in acute care, surgical nursing, pain management, and home healthcare providing direct patient care, care coordination, and patient advocacy.

· Skilled in assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, utilization review, and electronic health records.

· Strong Foundation for healthcare focused on quality, efficiency, and patient centered.

• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
• Implemented infection control protocols to minimize risks during in-home visits and promote safety standards.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
• Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and conditions, responding promptly to any changes or complications.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal care during procedures.
• Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmia, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
• Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.