Kelly N. McCray
Miramar,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy GI Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provide nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
- Monitor patients' vital signs and comfort levels during procedures
- Assist physicians during endoscopic examinations and interventions
- Educate patients and their families about procedures and post-care instructions
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Provide Phase II recovery care for post-sedation patients following GI endoscopic procedures, ensuring stability prior to discharge
- Assess discharge readiness including vital sign stability, mental status, pain control, and return of protective airway reflexes
- Deliver comprehensive patient and family discharge education on post-procedure care, diet progression, activity restrictions, and warning signs
- Monitor for delayed complications such as bleeding, abdominal pain, perforation symptoms, and residual sedation effects, escalating concerns appropriately
Cleveland Clinic
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Ambulatory RN Float
MHS Staffing (Merlin Healthcare staffing)
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Memorial hospital: All Campuses
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry Float
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Baptist Medical Center: Med Surgical/Tele
- Morton Plant Hospital: Ortho/ Med-Surg/Tele
Travel/Contract/Per Diem RN
Medpro healthcare staffing
08.2021 - 05.2022
- University of Miami: Ortho/Neuro
Registered Nurse – Step Down Med–Surg | Telemetry Floor
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Deliver compassionate care in med–surg, telemetry, and step down units. Present leadership strength and lead treatment plan to ensure top-quality service while monitoring and reviewing health and medical chart. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide team-based care that enhance outcome and satisfaction level. Foster reliable and effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, surgeons, and families. Partner with Doctor of Medicine to determine treatment options in accordance with each patient's needs. Collect and compile documents on patient assessment, care plan, and nursing intervention to retain accurate records. Titrate and maintain multiple drips, including Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Argatroban, and Amiodarone. Oversee admitting, transferring, and discharging patients in a timely manner. Prioritize and administrate cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction.
- Consistently achieved excellent feedback upon rendering nursing care.
- Increased patient service and knowledge by educating on medication and treatment.
- Ensured safe compassionate care of each patient by directing care assistants.
- Successfully managed blood products and medications encompassing IV fluids, PCA, albumin, and lipids.
- Analyzed acute conditions and respiratory status for recommending suitable medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals South Florida
Miami, Florida
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Liaised with patients suffering from multiple chronic conditions to give exceptional care while executing policies and procedures. Led daily tasks within high-volume adult day care units in collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure top-notch services.
- Successfully delivered exceptional care to 18+ patients in adult daycare unit.
- Displayed eagerness of learning and built clinical expertise and knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse Program
Miami Dade College – School of Nursing
Miami, FloridaCertified Nurse Assistant Program -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FloridaSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Precepting
- Procedure preparations
Certification
- Florida State Registered Nurse, #9492904
- Florida Board of Nursing
- CPR/ BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications
- Florida Westcoast CPR
Qualifications Summary
- Tenacious with proven strength in initiating treatment plans and updating patient charts by analyzing needs and medical histories; core expertise in implementing policies that boost trust.
- Talented with unrestricted Florida State license; well-versed in educating patients and families with information of care plans. Exquisite attention to detail and known for monitoring controls and changes in conditions.
- Proficient at fostering robust relationships with healthcare professionals; solid communication, interpersonal, observational, and analytical abilities.
Additional Experience
Student Nurse Preceptor – Emergency Department, Jackson North Medical Center, North Miami Beach, Florida
Timeline
Endoscopy GI Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Cleveland Clinic
05.2023 - 01.2024
MHS Staffing (Merlin Healthcare staffing)
12.2022 - 12.2023
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 12.2022
Travel/Contract/Per Diem RN
Medpro healthcare staffing
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse – Step Down Med–Surg | Telemetry Floor
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals South Florida
12.2011 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse Program
Miami Dade College – School of Nursing
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Miami Jackson Senior High School