Donna M. Brester, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPDS

Donna M. Brester, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPDS, is an accomplished nursing leader whose career spans critical pediatric care, education, and professional development. With hands-on experience at Yale New Haven Health and UMASS Medical Center, Donna excels at guiding nurse orientation, mentorship, and implementing evidence-based care protocols. Her expertise in adult learning principles and strategic problem-solving empowers nurses to deliver high-quality care while fostering lifelong professional growth. Donna’s dedication is evident in her affiliations with major nursing organizations and her ongoing involvement with Camp Rising Sun, supporting children facing serious illness. Her academic background includes a diploma from Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing and advanced degrees from Western Governors University. Donna combines compassion, clinical excellence, and educational leadership, mentoring the next generation of nurses for impactful, patient-centered healthcare.​