Karen A. Bray
Vice President
Patient Care Services
On A Whim
United States of America
Biography
Karen A. Bray leads the patient care team at Washington Health System. Mrs. Bray provides leadership in developing hospital-wide patient care programs and collaborates with members of the Medical Staff to identify patient care needs. She ensures that systems and processes are designed to optimize patient safety and enhance patient, staff and physician satisfaction. Mrs. Bray is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives as well as the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders. She has extensive experience in the fields of Critical Care and Nursing Management and has lectured and published in both of those fields. Mrs. Bray graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BSN as well as a Master’s degree in both Nursing Administration and Nursing Education (Cardiovascular Clinical Specialty). Karen previously served as Vice President of Patient Care Services at Grove City Medical Center and Ohio Valley General Hospital. She is currently board chairman for the Allegheny Children's Initiative; an advisory board member for the Child Advocacy Center of Washington and Washington County Children and Youth; and a board member for Partners for Quality.
Research Interest
Critical Care and Nursing
