Kaylee E. Gurak  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing student and U.S. Navy veteran committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. Brings a disciplined and service driven approach to nursing, grounded in integrity, professionalism, and thoughtful clinical judgment developed through years of leadership in high-consequence environments. Recognized for adaptability, collaborative teamwork, and a strong commitment to continuous learning, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and remain composed in complex clinical situations. Eager to contribute to a healthcare team that values excellence, compassion, and lifelong professional growth.

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) | The George Washington University (Expected: December 2026)

Preceptorship – Psychiatric Unit (INOVA Fairfax)                                                                   135 Hours

Community Clinical Rotation – MedStar Home Health                                                           45 Hours

Pediatrics Clinical Rotation – Pediatric Med-Surg (INOVA Fairfax)                                     45 Hours

Medical-Surgical 2 Clinical Rotation – Acute Pulmonary Unit (INOVA Fairfax)                 72 Hours

Obstetrics Clinical Rotation – L&D, NICU, FCC (INOVA Alexandria)                                45 Hours

Psychiatric Clinical Rotation – Inpatient Unit (Psychiatric Institute of Washington)           45 Hours

Medical-Surgical 1 Clinical Rotation – Orthopedic Med-Surg (INOVA Fairfax)                 90 Hours

• Patient-centered care

• Clinical judgement and critical thinking

• Trauma-informed care

• Patient safety and quality improvement

• Interdisciplinary collaboration

• Leadership and team development

• Sexual Assault Victim Advocate – U.S. Navy     2017–2020

• Volunteer – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention       2026–Present

• President: The George Washington University Student Nurses Association       2025–Present

• Board Member: Blossom Recovery Wellness (Women’s Addiction Recovery House)       2025–Present

Senior Cybersecurity & Intelligence Leader: Multiple Employers 2020–2024

• Directed national security risk-mitigation initiatives supporting mission objectives

• Led training and certification programs for 35+ government, military, and contractor personnel

• Managed complex operational transition efforts with zero mission interruptions

• Developed structured training programs, improving certification success and workforce readiness

• Collaborated across teams to align operational strategy and compliance standards

• Maintained high-level regulatory and information security compliance

Military Service – U.S. Navy   2012–2020

• Led multidisciplinary teams of up to 100 personnel in high-pressure operational environments requiring rapid decision-making and risk mitigation

• Directed crisis response operations and implemented structured safety protocols

• Improved training success rates from 65% to 95% via curriculum redesign and competency oversight

• Reduced failure rates by 30%, saving over $100K in retraining costs

• Supervised 30+ direct reports, conducting evaluations and mentoring junior personnel

• Ensured strict regulatory compliance and ethical handling of sensitive information 

• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance

• Hobbies include crochet and antiquing!