Harley Rahuba
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with clinical and research expertise in psychiatric care, human-subject research, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in participant interaction, informed consent, data collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Transitioning to Research Nurse role to support critical care research.
A quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh
06.2024 - Current
- Provided multidisciplinary care for patients in specialized inpatient eating disorders unit, addressing needs of adolescents through older adults.
- Manage complex psychiatric and medical conditions, wound care, and emergency responses.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans and enhance patient education outcomes.
Research Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Prepare for new role starting June 29th 2026
- Support critical care clinical research studies in collaboration with investigators, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Supported IRB-approved studies within Children Eating Behavior Lab, facilitating research on children's eating behaviors.
- Assisted with participant interaction and behavioral data collection, ensuring accurate study procedures and efficient REDCap data management.
- Contributed to Head Start REDI and GoPals Pre-K research projects, enhancing understanding of child development and school readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA 08.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Informed Consent
- IRB & HIPAA Compliance
- Participant Recruitment
- Data Collection & Management
- Regulatory Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Medication Administration
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Patient Education
- REDCap
- Cerner
- EPIC
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania, #RN795398, Active
- Registered Nurse - Ohio, #RN556700, Active
- CPR/BLS Instructor, AHA
- BLS Certified, 05/01/27
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Research Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
06.2026 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2020 - 05.2024