Fromflight nurse to feet on the ground

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Devin Di Scala knew instantly she wanted to join ICE’s Institute of Medical Excellence (IME). “Everyone was so accommodating and it felt like a family,” says Devin about her first experience with Dr. Qamar and his team. “I have always been drawn to making a difference in people’s lives, and I could tell the providers and team members at ICE felt the same, so it was a perfect fit.“

Devin brings a unique mix of aero-medical trauma and intensive care, internal and family medicine, ICU, and cardio-pulmonary experience to IME. Devin also practices as a registered flight nurse with Orlando Health’s Air Care Team where she implements emergent care to treat life-threatening complications. “I was promoted to a flight nurse within one year of working in the trauma room,” she says. “I was able to extend my critical care knowledge to a job that I truly enjoyed because I am helping people when it most counts.”

Devin’s ability to think quickly on her feet will benefit her patients as she joins IME here on the ground. “I look forward to participating in my patients’ care for many years to come. As a flight nurse, I treat patients in an acute setting. I don’t get a chance to develop the long-term relationships I want,” she says.

Devin sees patients in the Ocala, Summerfield, and The Villages offices five days a week. “I am intrigued by medicine and enjoy sharing my knowledge with my patients to help manage and prevent disease processes. The care I give is individualized and based on a personal connection.”