- My family and our animals
- Organic Hobby Farming at our farm (Gray Hobby Farm)
- Participating in various activities, including pickleball, camping, and reading
- Volunteering and supporting our community through serving individuals with disabilities and being a leadership mentor
Mary H. Gray
Prior Lake,Minnesota
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care while leading Nurse Practitioner teams in diverse healthcare settings. Successfully coordinated and implemented patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and strong leadership while mentoring Nurse Practitioner's through complex medical situations. Provided training, onboarding, continuing education while providing leadership to Nurse Practitioners.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Nurse Practitioner Educator
DaVita, Integrated Kidney Care
04.2023 - Current
- Sr. Nurse Practitioner Educator March 2025 - present
- Nurse Practitioner Educator April 2023 - March of 2025.
- Provide onboarding, coaching, continuing education and mentoring for Nurse Practitioners and external partners in a value-based care model.
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance treatment outcomes in chronic kidney disease management.
- Mentored Nurse Practitioner staff, providing guidance on best practices, comprehensive health exams and clinical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Develop and deliver onboarding curriculum and ad hoc training providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Participate in the development and implementation of model of care initiatives. Review, develop and update policies, procedures and protocols.
- Member of the NP education committee to assist with developing and delivering of ongoing education for NPs. Volunteer for NP Counsel Quality Committee.
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Davita
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted Comprehensive Health Exams to determine treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Created Powerpoint documents and delivered presentations to Nurse Practitioners and Physicians on topics of Wound Care, Peripheral Arterial Disease, and Heart Failure as they relate to Chronic Kidney disease.
- Provided outpatient care via telehealth and chairside, to patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease.
- Volunteered with NP Education Committee to assist with developing and delivering ongoing education for NP's.
- Member of the NP Council Quality Committee
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
CDI Vascular
Minnesota
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Provide outpatient endovascular treatment options for patients with peripheral arterial disease, venous insufficiency and pelvic congestion syndrome.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose and manage vascular conditions.
- Provide patient wound care including sharp debridement of venous stasis, diabetic and ischemic ulcers.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and health management strategies.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and technologies for accurate assessments.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Minneapolis Cardiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Provide inpatient and outpatient care with the Valve and Structural Heart Disease Service including those undergoing transcatheter aortic and mitral valve repair or replacement, PFO/ASD closures and paravalvular leak repairs.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify patient care needs.
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Minneapolis Cardiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
10.2008 - 01.2013
- Provide inpatient and outpatient care with the Advanced Heart Failure Service. These patients include those with heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, pre and post heart transplant, as well as advanced life support such as ECMO or IABP.
- Committee work includes CVICU breakthrough committee, The Heart Failure Length of Stay Committee and The Allina Heart Failure Care Coordination Committee.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Minneapolis Cardiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Provide inpatient and outpatient care for patients in the area of general cardiology and congestive heart failure.
- Provide patient care in cardiac subspecialty of electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiovascular surgery and interventional cardiology.
- Provide inpatient coverage for Ridgeview Waconia catheterization lab.
- Orientation of new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Participated in the Abbott Northwestern Quality Improvement Committee, Results Committee and Minneapolis Heart Institute Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Education Committee.
- Developed and organized a heart dissection for cardiovascular education.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinic operations and efficiency.
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, Minnesota
04.2002 - 05.2006
- Lead Multidisciplinary rounds. Coordinate the care of the patient from admission to discharge. Ensure patient education was complete, discharge medications accurate and follow up plan was appropriate. Coordinated the arrangement of outpatient services.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff members to plan care. Involved in quality improvement measures for heart failure CMS quality improvement project.
- Presented in 2006 to the Midwestern division for the CMS quality initiative.
Registered Nurse
Park Nicollet Heart Center
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
04.2001 - 04.2002
- Worked alongside the Electrophysiologist.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Performed EKG’s.
- Provided patient education before and after procedures.
- Completed pacemaker and defibrillation interrogations in the clinic and at the hospital.
- Perform transtelephonic monitoring of pacemakers.
Registered Nurse
Midwest Cardiology Consultants
Des Moines, Iowa
07.1999 - 03.2001
- Completed hospital rounds with physician.
- Dictated hospital discharge summaries.
- Facilitated physicians’ schedule. Performed telephone triage.
- Saw new patients and followed up with patients in the office. Would write complete health history.
- Administered appropriate diagnostic tests including stress echocardiogram, dobutamine stress echocardiogram, treadmill test, electrocardiogram, Holter monitors, and loop recorders.
- Preformed phlebotomy and transtelephonic pacemaker checks. Monitored and adjusted anticoagulation. Followed up on patient’s labs and diagnostic test results.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, Iowa
05.1998 - 07.1999
- Provide direct patient care to patients on a 40-bed cardiac telemetry step down unit.
Education
Master of Arts in Nursing - Adult and Geriatrics
The College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, Minnesota05.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Grand View College
Des Moines, Iowa04.1998
Skills
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Presentation skills
- Leadership of Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality improvement
- Advanced nursing
- Patient care
- Wound care and Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
*Initiated, developed, and led Nurse Practitioner Education committee at Davita.
*Promoted to Sr. Nurse Practitioner and Lead Educator at Davita.
*Created and presented training materials for Davita for education, onboarding, training, and continuing ed.
*Created tele-health program for Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Certification
- American Nursing Credentialing Center Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, 2006-Present.
- Registered Nurse, Iowa Board of Nursing, 1998-2001.
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 2001 to present.
- BCLS and ACLS certification
- Wound Care Certification
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Nurse Practitioner Educator
DaVita, Integrated Kidney Care
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Davita
04.2021 - 04.2023
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
CDI Vascular
07.2015 - 04.2021
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Minneapolis Cardiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital
12.2013 - 06.2015
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Minneapolis Cardiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2013
Nurse Practitioner, Adult
Minneapolis Cardiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital
07.2006 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2002 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse
Park Nicollet Heart Center
04.2001 - 04.2002
Registered Nurse
Midwest Cardiology Consultants
07.1999 - 03.2001
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.1998 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Grand View College
Master of Arts in Nursing - Adult and Geriatrics
The College of St. Catherine