Haley McCray
@haleymccray
Psychiatric RN and charge nurse delivering safe, compassionate inpatient care and recovery.
What I'm looking for
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
Delegated floor staff and oversaw medical and psychiatric status of a 16-bed inpatient acute unit. Completed admission, discharge, and withdrawal assessments, monitored medication compliance, and provided 1:1 therapy with patients.
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.
Direct Support Professional
UCIP
Mar 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted clients with personal care tasks including hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation. Provided medical monitoring and completed health care-related tasks while supporting day-to-day needs.
Therapeutic Staff Support
Children's Behavioral Health, Inc
Oct 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Assisted in developing and carrying out individualized treatment plans. Maintained progress reports and records in the school setting.
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.
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.
Handled customer concerns and inquiries via phone, email, and live chat while providing clear, concise solutions. Met productivity targets (call handle time and email/chat quotas) and achieved strong quality evaluation scores.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
2016 -
Studying Psychology (BA) at Pennsylvania State University beginning in May 2016.
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