Kelley Rigby
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) candidate with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and passionate advocacy efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume level I trauma setting.
- Conferred with interdisciplinary team to devise comprehensive, well-coordinated, complex care plans for high-acuity patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University
Dallas, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2017
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Newborn Care and Breastfeeding Education
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Preventive Health and Wellness Care
- Relationship Building
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Policy Advocacy
- Research Utilization
Accomplishments
- “Child Trafficking: What School Nurses Need to Know”
Author, NASN School Nurse, Sage Journals | 2024
Professional Organizations Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Nurses Association
Scholarly Activities
- Presenter, National Association of School Nurses Virtual Conference, “Human Trafficking: The Role of Nurses in School Settings”
- Presenter, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (OK Chapter) Conference, Bethany, OK, “Identifying & Responding to Human Trafficking in a Clinical Setting”
Licensure Certification
- Registered Nurse, The Virginia Board of Nursing, #0001278567, 09/2025
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 08/2025
Publications
Author, NASN School Nurse, Sage Journals, 2024, “Child Trafficking: What School Nurses Need to Know”
Certification
Registered Nurse
The Virginia Board of Nursing, Multi-State Privilege (#0001278567) | Exp 9/2025
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association | Exp 8/2025
Conference Affiliations
Presenter, National Association of School Nurses Virtual Conference
- “Human Trafficking: The Role of Nurses in School Settings”
Presenter, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (OK Chapter) Conference, Bethany, OK
- “Identifying & Responding to Human Trafficking in a Clinical Setting”
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
06.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
04.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, NICU
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
02.2018 - 04.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Registered Nurse
The Virginia Board of Nursing, Multi-State Privilege (#0001278567) | Exp 9/2025
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association | Exp 8/2025
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