Doorgash (Kevin) Beharry Paray
RN, BS, CSN • Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Kevin is a cardiac specialist, clinical trainer, and lecturer with over 20 years of healthcare experience in private, community, and government centers. He earned a diploma in [adult] nursing studies from City University of London in 2004 and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare practice from St George’s University of London in 2011.
He is also an independent nurse prescriber with added expertise in advanced physical assessment, caseload management, and palliative care.
Kevin serves his native land of Mauritius in several capacities, but most notably as the founding president of Heart Health Association — an organization dedicated to advocating for holistic cardiovascular risk management and treatment across the island.
While Mauritius is recognized for its beaches and as the only known habitat of the extinct dodo, many are unaware that cardiovascular and metabolic diseases account for more than 50% of all-cause mortality.
Kevin works tirelessly to catalyze a downward trend.
– Deb
Kevin’s story:
Kevin is the embodiment of nursing excellence. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about nursing and cardiovascular health outcomes on his native isle of Mauritius.
The deep sense of loyalty that drives Kevin to advocate for better cardiovascular care for his compatriots exemplifies the impact that nurses can have when given the requisite resources to fulfill their roles as clinicians, advocates, and leaders.
In September 2020, after long hours of searching for resources, allies, and potential partner organizations, Kevin stumbled across PCNA.net. Based on his initial inquiry, we invited him to PCNA’s international coalition, the Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum (GCNLF); less than a month later, he was on the agenda for GCNLF’s annual in-person-turned-turned virtual meeting.
His presentation, “Your Heart, Our Mission: Advocacy in Action on the Island of Mauritius,” was one of three case studies presented during that meeting, and an attendee favorite. Many rightfully applauded his passion and tenacity and he has since leveraged his participation in GCNLF to gain access to clinical tools and high-quality continuing education content, and the global press is starting to notice.
Kevin is a cardiac specialist, clinical trainer, and lecturer with over 20 years of healthcare experience in private, community, and government centers. He earned a diploma in [adult] nursing studies from City University of London in 2004 and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare practice from St George’s University of London in 2011.
He is also an independent nurse prescriber with added expertise in advanced physical assessment, caseload management, and palliative care.
Kevin serves his native land of Mauritius in several capacities, but most notably as the founding president of Heart Health Association — an organization dedicated to advocating for holistic cardiovascular risk management and treatment across the island.
While Mauritius is recognized for its beaches and as the only known habitat of the extinct dodo, many are unaware that cardiovascular and metabolic diseases account for more than 50% of all-cause mortality.
Kevin works tirelessly to catalyze a downward trend.
– Deb
Kevin’s story:
Kevin is the embodiment of nursing excellence. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about nursing and cardiovascular health outcomes on his native isle of Mauritius.
The deep sense of loyalty that drives Kevin to advocate for better cardiovascular care for his compatriots exemplifies the impact that nurses can have when given the requisite resources to fulfill their roles as clinicians, advocates, and leaders.
In September 2020, after long hours of searching for resources, allies, and potential partner organizations, Kevin stumbled across PCNA.net. Based on his initial inquiry, we invited him to PCNA’s international coalition, the Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum (GCNLF); less than a month later, he was on the agenda for GCNLF’s annual in-person-turned-turned virtual meeting.
His presentation, “Your Heart, Our Mission: Advocacy in Action on the Island of Mauritius,” was one of three case studies presented during that meeting, and an attendee favorite. Many rightfully applauded his passion and tenacity and he has since leveraged his participation in GCNLF to gain access to clinical tools and high-quality continuing education content, and the global press is starting to notice.
