Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Twice nominated for the Nurse of the Year Award
Languages
Timeline

Rekha Massey

National Rehabilitation Hospital
Silver Spring
3
Languages
23
years of professional experience

Accomplished Registered Nurse experienced in acute rehabilitation settings, specializing in cardiac, orthopedic, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Achieved quality improvement and enhanced patient safety through effective team leadership and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated flexibility and a strong work ethic in fast-paced environments, managing challenges with professionalism and efficiency.

Work History

Registered Nurse

22 Years 9 Months
National Rehabilitation Hospital | 11.2003 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic injuries, cardiac conditions, and spinal cord injuries (SCI).
  • Deliver high-quality nursing care through thorough assessments, medication administration, ongoing patient monitoring, and timely intervention for changes in clinical status.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, including physicians, therapists, case managers, and family members, to optimize functional recovery and ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
  • Awarded Nurse of the Year twice in recognition of outstanding patient care, clinical excellence, and dedication to quality outcomes.
  • Serve as a preceptor for new nurses by providing hands-on training, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional support.
  • Contributed to nursing research projects focused on enhancing clinical practice and quality of care.
  • Attended spinal cord injury (SCI) conferences to enhance clinical knowledge and stay current with advances in rehabilitation nursing.
  • Serve as a member of the Quality and Safety Nursing Council Medstar Nursing and safety Council, contributing to initiatives that promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Coordinated nursing staff activities to ensure effective patient care delivery.

  • Implemented staffing improvement initiatives, fostering positive relationships with staff and interdisciplinary teams to enhance collaboration.
  • Oversaw staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and quality patient care while streamlining operational efficiency.
  • Supported staff education and quality improvement projects, maintaining high productivity and accountability standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Christian Medical College & Hospital | Ludhiana, India | 07-1996

Skills

Clinical Expertise: Acute Rehabilitation • Cardiac Rehabilitation • Orthopedic Rehabilitation • Stroke Care • SCI Rehabilitation • Patient evaluation • Medication management • Care coordination • Patient education
Leadership & Operations: Clinical management • Team development • Scheduling & Staffing • Quality improvement • Compliance management • Infection Control • Performance improvement • Risk assessment • Team Building
Medication and IV administration
IV therapy
Direct patient care
Patient Advocacy
Professional Skills: Team collaboration • Critical Thinking • Communication • Conflict Resolution • Evidence-based methods • Time Management • Problem Solving • Organizational Skills

Twice nominated for the Nurse of the Year Award

Twice was nominated for the Nurse of the Year Award Nurse of the Year in recognition of outstanding patient care, clinical excellence, and dedication to quality outcomes.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

National Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2003 - CurrentRead More

Christian Medical College & Hospital

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Nursing
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Rekha Massey