Colbi Riley
Lawrence
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in operating room and critical care nursing, committed to providing individualized, high-touch patient experiences. I bring a calm, attentive presence and a passion for preventive and wellness-focused care. Eager to transition my acute care expertise into a nursing role where relationship-building, discretion, and holistic patient support are prioritized.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Stormont Vail Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room protocols and equipment usage.
- Assisted surgeons by providing instruments and maintaining sterile field.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered critical care treatments and medications per physician orders.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and invasive lines.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and compliance in patient records.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in electronic health systems.
- Aided in the stabilization of critical patients with emergency interventions such as CPR or AED usage under supervision of RNs or physicians.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area by performing routine equipment checks, restocking supplies, and sanitizing surfaces as needed.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSBachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient charting
- Patient and family education
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Preceptor / educator
Certification
- AHA BLS
- AHA ACLS
- TNCC
- AORN
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Stormont Vail Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
No Degree - Nursing
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker University