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Kescia D. Gray

Los Angeles

Summary

Qualified nurse leader with strong background in care delivery and professional development. Successfully implemented innovative training programs that enhanced employee performance and engagement. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective learning solutions while fostering collaborative and supportive environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Interview and evaluate nursing staff candidates for hire and for PACU Fellowship program, onboarding new hires
  • Plan and deliver in-house education for the PACU Nurse Fellowship Program & the ALERT Program
  • Developed & launched a collaborative Charge Nurse Workshop, Preceptor Workshop, and Pediatric Committee for the Perioperative Services department
  • Delivery of system-wide clinical education & competencies to nursing staff to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety
  • Assist with the development of hospital and unit-based nursing policies
  • Clinical liaison between management & nursing staff, & lead clinical liaison for the Taikang Shenzhen Qianhai International Hospital delegation
  • Staff support and mentor for Shared Leadership Council members and Nursing Doctoral students

Clinical Nurse III -PACU

CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
06.2013 - 06.2022
  • Provided direct patient care and education for pre & post-surgical patients
  • Contributed to organizational growth as a charge nurse and unit leader
  • Launched & delivered evidence-based practice nursing in-services & training for unit & hospital-based competencies
  • Former chairman of the Pediatric & Preceptor Committees

Radiation Oncology Nurse

CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
08.2003 - 09.2004
  • Provided expert nursing care and demonstrated competence in chemotherapy delivery for oncology patients
  • Evaluated knowledge and provided patient & family education regarding overall treatment plans

Nurse II - Cardiothoracic ICU

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, CA
07.2000 - 06.2013
  • Managed all phases of care for critically ill children in the CTICU, PICU, and NICU
  • Contributed to unit and organizational growth as a preceptor and ECMO specialist.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to formulate and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.

Education

Professional Certificate - Forensic Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
Riverside, CA
08.2022

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Clinical Leadership

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science - Health Services

INDEPENDENCE UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

LOURDES UNIVERSITY
Sylvania, Ohio

Skills

  • Strategic collaboration with executive team

  • Develop training initiatives for quality care

  • Promotes teamwork among staff and stakeholders

  • Continuous quality improvement in healthcare delivery

  • Professional development

  • Optimal resource utilization

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Clear interpersonal communication

  • Quality improvement

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Time management

  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of California (#564466)
  • Registered Nurse, State of Ohio (#282126)
  • Public Health Nurse, State of California [PHN] (#77570)
  • Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse [CCRN]
  • Certified Health Education Specialist [CHES] (#17801)
  • Hospital Fire & Life Safety, Los Angeles County (exp. Aug 2025)
  • American Heart Association & American Red Cross Instructor for BLS, ACLS, and PALS

Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • American Organization for Nurse Leadership
  • Association for Nursing Professional Development

Publications

  • Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, August 2023 – “We Get by with a Little Help from Our Fellow Educators…How We Survived a Supply Shortage and Two Rollouts”
  • Corporate Wellness Magazine, May 1, 2011 – “5 Steps to Good Decision Making”
  • Corporate Wellness Magazine, Feb 2, 2011 – “Understanding Stress for Better Stress Management”

Timeline

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
07.2022 - Current

Clinical Nurse III -PACU

CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
06.2013 - 06.2022

Radiation Oncology Nurse

CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
08.2003 - 09.2004

Nurse II - Cardiothoracic ICU

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, CA
07.2000 - 06.2013

Professional Certificate - Forensic Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Clinical Leadership

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Health Services

INDEPENDENCE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

LOURDES UNIVERSITY

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