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Andrea Riley

Newark,DE

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in a fast-paced surgical unit and a strong background in mental health services. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with prior experience as a psychiatric case manager supporting individuals with mental health disorders. Skilled in patient assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapeutic communication. Passionate about transitioning into a psychiatric nursing role to provide holistic, patient-centered mental health care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care Health System
Wilmington
04.2004 - Current

Provide comprehensive nursing care for post-operative and medical-surgical patients in a fast -paced acute care unit.

Perform patient assessments, care planning, and evaluation for patients recovering from procedures such as orthopedic surgery, abdominal surgery, and general surgery.

Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and pain management while monitoring for complications.

Collaborate with physicians, surgical teams, physical therapy, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Educate patients and families on post- surgical care, medication management, and discharge instructions.

Case Manager

Connections Community Support Programs
Wilmington, De
05.2000 - 08.2003
  • Managed a caseload of clients with serious and persistent mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and substance abuse disorders.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated service delivery for clients.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual circumstances.
  • Advocated for client access to community resources and support services effectively.

Education

Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
DE
05.2004

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
DE
05.2004

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care Health System
04.2004 - Current

Case Manager

Connections Community Support Programs
05.2000 - 08.2003

Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
Andrea Riley