Laura Massey, MHA, BSN, RN, CPN serves Texas Health Plano as chief nursing officer, promoted to that position in January 2020.

She joined the hospital as associate CNO in 2018 and then stepped up as interim chief nursing officer in October 2019. In that role, she collaborated with departments throughout the hospital to improve patient flow, the patient experience and quality care outcomes. Through her work with Emergency Department leadership and physicians — as well as local community agencies — she has led initiatives to improve the processes and care provided to behavioral health and trauma patients.

In previous positions, Massey led business development and outreach for Medical Air Rescue and First Flight Air Medical Transport, both located in McKinney. She also has logged years of experience in nursing leadership with Medical City Healthcare, specifically in Emergency Services, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Transport, EMS, Primary Care, Surgical Specialties and Business Development.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of Phoenix.

Massey and her husband, Billy, live in Canton. They have two sons, Hunter and Tyler. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and traveling.