Natalie Gray
5720 Winona Avenue,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with extensive clinical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Skilled in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and support. A detail-oriented leader who prioritizes quality and efficiency. Exceptional communication and project management abilities enable effective multitasking in fast-paced settings. Recognized for proactive problem-solving, process optimization, and teamwork support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Titrate drips according to physician goals for patients, noticing small changes and reporting to physician, sedating patients, providing IM and sub Q injections regularly, assisting in intubating patients and various procedures, reviewing labs, conducting head to toe assessments, interpreting ABGs and lab values, collaborating with healthcare team, educating patients and families.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Nursing Assistant (Float)
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed direct/indirect patient care tasks, floated to various units, provided basic patient care, performed regular patient rounds, and communicated effectively with patients and staff.
Personal Care Associate
Home Health
Benton, MO
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided direct and indirect patient care tasks including bathing, ambulation, turning, feeding, blood pressure monitoring, and passing medications.
Server
Four Star Family Restaurant
Mt. Zion, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
PMHNP (estimated Graduation 2025) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO07.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Injecting IM or SubQ
- Flexible
- Application of EKG
- Therapeutic communication
- Giving and receiving report
- Teamwork
- Charting
- Interpretation of vital signs
- Patient Safety
- Reliable
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Relationship Building
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
- Patient Counseling
- ADL Assistance
- Personal care needs
- Emergency Procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Mental Health Nursing
Certification
- Organ Donation Module Completion, 05/19
- ACLS Certified, Current
- BLS Certified, Current
Accomplishments
- Deans List, 09/16, 03/17, 09/17, 03/18
- Advanced Health Assessment 2023
- Student Nurse Association, 09/20
- Daisy Nominations
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Crossfit
I am very physically active to facilitate a rounded life. Mental, physical and emotional health are all connected and I find that necessary to do my job and other activities at the best of my ability.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant (Float)
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Personal Care Associate
Home Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Server
Four Star Family Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2016
PMHNP (estimated Graduation 2025) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southeast Missouri State University