Catharine Wray

Master's educated RN specializing in cardiac care and clinical research. Adept at managing complex patient needs through collaborative care strategies. Recognized for effective communication and patient education, ensuring safety and understanding in treatment processes. Extensive experience in clinical research enhances a strong foundation in evidence-based nursing practices.

• Student Nurse, Light a Candle Mission, La Romano, Dominican Republic, Summer 2022, One-week international medical service trip with my nursing school., Volunteered in a mobile health clinic assisting underserved populations with their medical needs., Learned about medical practices in the Dominican Republic., Operated the mobile pharmacy and provided patient education.
• Director of Health & Safety, Parent-Teacher Association, Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs, 2012-current, Served continuously on Executive Boards for the individual schools that my children attended, the council and district levels of leadership., Has served as Unit President, District Executive Vice President and Vice President of Health & Safety, and numerous other offices., Mentor to Unit Presidents and other District-level Officers., Supervised the First Aid Station for the 2024 all night 'Grad Night' party for seniors., Instructed other RNs, EMT's, and MD's., Chair of Air Quality Committee that successfully convinced SMMUSD to up the level of air filters in all schools., Director of Health & Safety for Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTA's [current]
• Board of Directors - Small Business Chair, Santa-Monica Education Foundation, Santa Monica, CA, 2016-2020, Fundraised, advised, governed, oversaw policy and direction, and assisted with leadership and general promotion of this nonprofit's mission to raise money for Santa Monica public schools., Worked with local businesses to strengthen community ties and partnership.
• Board of Directors - Fundraising Chair, Banchero Friends Services, Seattle, WA, 2001-2004, Re-energized the fundraising effort of this non-profit organization that provides services to developmentally disabled adults., Initiated an annual wine tasting to better target a demographic with giving potential., Sought out private donors and initiated an endowment fund., Established yearly fundraising calendars and coordinated all fundraising activities with an assistant from the Board., Participated in regular Board of Director activities, including extensive budget review and policy discussion.
• Volunteer Research Coordinator, Psychopharmacology Lab, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 1998, Coordinated a study examining dopaminergic influences on smoking behavior and nicotine addiction while an undergraduate student., Autonomously conducted adult test sessions, administered psychometrics and various physiological tests., Gathered and processed human lab samples.
• Psychiatric Ward Volunteer, Violent Criminals Unit, John Umstead State Psychiatric Hospital, Butner, NC, 1996, Taught academic and vocational skills in a one-on-one setting to adult residents with a variety of mental disorders and developmental disabilities in maximum security setting., Reviewed medical records, monitored and evaluated patient behavior., Assisted in curriculum development.
• Patient Liaison, Neurosurgery Unit, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 1995, Observed surgeries and consulted with families on the inpatient neurosurgery unit., Assisted clinical staff as needed., Documented confidential concerns from patients and families.

• Registered Nurse (RN), CA License No. 95369376, 03/31/28
• Public Health Nurse (PHN), CA Certificate No. 567971, 03/31/26
• Basic Life Support (BLS Provider), American Heart Association, 03/2026
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS Provider), American Heart Association, 12/2025
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS Provider), American Heart Association, 12/2025
• NIH Stroke Scale - Test Group A, American Stroke Association, 02/21/24
• ECG Dysrhythmia Interpretation, CA Medical Training Center, 07/08/24

• Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice, Class of 2024, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Willowbrook, CA
• Dean's Honor List, 2022-2023, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Willowbrook, CA
• Sigma Theta Tau Chapter Secretary, 2024, International Nursing Honors Society, Alpha Alpha Psi Chapter, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
• Dean's Honor List, 2021, Santa Monica Community College, Santa Monica, CA
• Parent Teacher Association Continuing Service Awards, California State PTA, 2018, 2021

After working in clinical research for six years, became a stay-at-home mom to my two special needs kids. Earned my MSN in 2023 and became an acute Care RN. Now looking to return to clinical research roots as an RN.