02/11/2026
We are delighted to announce that Crystal Gray has been promoted to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center! Crystal brings 23 years of clinical nursing experience and over 12 years of nursing leadership experience to this role. She has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and improvements in quality.
Crystal joined UHS in 2019 as the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer of Summerlin Hospital. During this period, she has overseen the medical-surgical units, critical care, emergency department, house supervision and float pool. During her tenure, Crystal has been an integral part of ensuring several successful Joint Commission surveys, reducing length of stay and opening a free-standing emergency department. She has also supported a successful Nurse Apprentice Program and assisted with building a robust clinical ladder program.
Prior to joining UHS, Crystal worked for the University of Michigan Health System and Beaumont Health in Dearborn, MI, both in nursing leadership roles. She earned a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Eastern Michigan University, and her Associate of Science in Nursing from Henry Ford College. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Executive Nurse Leadership from the University of Nevada, Reno, with an expected completion date of May 2026.
Please join us in congratulating Crystal and wishing her much success in her new role!
