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Haley McCray

@haleymccray

Psychiatric RN and charge nurse delivering safe, compassionate inpatient care and recovery.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue leading psychiatric inpatient teams, ensuring medication compliance, safety, and therapeutic programming while supporting discharge and recovery with clear documentation, patient education, and evidence-based care.

I’m a Charge Nurse – Psychiatric RN with UPMC Northwest, where I delegate floor staff and oversee the medical and psychiatric status of a 16-bed inpatient acute unit. I accept/deny referrals, complete admission and discharge assessments, perform withdrawal assessments as ordered, monitor medication compliance, and provide 1:1 therapy while supporting patient safety every day.

Alongside my charge responsibilities, I’ve worked as a Milieu Therapist on the Behavioral Health Unit, facilitating group therapy and providing 1:1 therapy. I ensure patients receive their rights and responsibilities, adhere to unit guidelines, complete SMART goal setting and safety plans, and participate in observational rounds every five minutes with accurate charting, belongings documentation, vital signs, and behavior tracking.

I also contributed to an Extended Acute Care Unit (3-month transitional program), where I helped patients follow schedules and re-integration treatment plans. I taught daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, seeking employment and housing, practicing hygiene, and exercising) and supported a rewards system to reinforce responsible behavior, while using clinical judgment during escalated situations and adjusting methods of care based on acuity. Earlier roles included DSP work and therapeutic staff support in children’s behavioral health, plus HIPAA-focused office and health insurance experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UPMC Northwest Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit logoUU
Current

Milieu Therapist

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Facilitated group and 1:1 therapy for acute care inpatient stays, completing admissions and ensuring patients understood rights and responsibilities. Conducted observational rounds every five minutes with location-based documentation, supported care during escalations using clinical judgment, and helped patients complete SMART goals and safety plans.

DP

Office Administrator Assistant

Dr. Williamson, PhD

Feb 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Created medication letters and psychological evaluation templates under a practicing psychologist’s supervision. Managed HIPAA-compliant communication, scheduling, payments, financial records, and court-ordered report deadlines while coordinating client and court schedules.

US

Sales Agent

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 (5 months)

Navigated highly confidential Medicare consumer databases while strictly adhering to HIPAA requirements in verbal and written communication. Compared Medicare plans and benefits to identify suitable options and explained Medicare terminology to consumers.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Clarion University of Pennsylvania logoCP

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Science (AS), Nursing

2021 -

Pursuing an Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State University logoPU

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

2016 -

Studying Psychology (BA) at Pennsylvania State University beginning in May 2016.

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Software and tools used professionally

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