Gayle Mc Crossin
About Gayle Mc Crossin
Gayle McCrossin is a Family Nurse Practitioner at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where she has worked since 2018. She holds advanced degrees in nursing from The George Washington University, Towson University, and Shepherd University, and has expertise in neuroscience nursing and clinical research related to rehabilitation medicine.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Gayle Mc Crossin has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2018. In her role, she focuses on managing and conducting clinical research related to rehabilitation medicine. Her work contributes to advancing knowledge in the field and improving patient care. Prior to her current position, she worked at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, where she held various roles that enhanced her expertise in neuroscience nursing.
Education and Expertise
Gayle Mc Crossin's educational background includes a Post Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Community Based Nursing from Towson University, completed between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Shepherd University from 2002 to 2006. Her academic achievements support her specialized skills in neuroscience nursing and her involvement in clinical research.
Background
Before joining the NIH, Gayle Mc Crossin worked at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse from 2015 to 2016. She also served as a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Research Nurse at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke from 2006 to 2015. Her extensive experience in nursing and clinical research has equipped her with a strong foundation in patient care and rehabilitation medicine.
Clinical Research Initiatives
Gayle Mc Crossin is involved in clinical research that focuses on the response and adaptation to aerobic exercise in patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, traumatic brain injury, and interstitial lung disease. Her research initiatives aim to enhance understanding of rehabilitation strategies and improve outcomes for patients with complex medical conditions.