Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Awards
NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
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Leah Riley

Bismarck,ND

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated nursing graduate eager to join Sanford Health as an RN, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Equipped with strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities honed through diverse rotations in emergency, medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, pediatric, and mental health settings. Passionate about upholding Sanford Health's mission of providing exceptional, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families. Prepared to contribute positively to the healthcare team and enhance patient outcomes through a holistic approach that prioritizes individual needs and well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

City of Mobridge
05.2000 - 08.2004
  • Accountable for ensuring the safety of swimmers
  • Taught swimming lessons to children and adults of all ages and skill levels

Pool Manager

Mobridge City Pool
01.2003
  • Supervised crew of nine lifeguards and swabbies
  • Managed pool’s daily operations
  • Responsible for end-of-day sells
  • Acquired outstanding customer service skills

Assistant Manager

Mobridge City Pool
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Helped in administrative duties
  • Acquired outstanding customer service skills

The Rising Bread Company
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • Acquired outstanding customer service skills
  • Placed and prepared customer orders
  • Prepared meats, veggies, dressings, etc., for use
  • Helped maintain the cleanliness of the store

Journey’s Helper at the Homestead
10.2001 - 05.2005
  • Gained experience working with children with Autism
  • Supervised social activities within the community
  • Helped the children take what they learned in the clinic and apply it to everyday life

Messenger for Material Services (MeritCare Hospital)
10.2003 - 05.2004
  • Responsible for delivering inter-departmental mail throughout the entire hospital and clinic
  • Assisted in sorting incoming mail and specimens
  • Gained experience working with MeritCare’s computer network

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Dakota State University
Bismarck, ND
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-2007

No Degree - Biological Sciences

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Skills

  • Patient assessment skills
  • Medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, IM, IV) under RN supervision
  • Telemetry monitoring expertise
  • Newborn and pediatric evaluations
  • Maternal support during labor and delivery
  • Therapeutic communication skills
  • EHR documentation proficiency
  • Effective time management in high-pressure settings
  • Patient-centered care
  • Health education and discharge planning

Accomplishments

    Pediatric: 55 hours

    Maternal/Newborn/NICU: 55 hours

    Medical/Surgical: 90 hours

    Mental Health: 45 hours

    Cardiology/Neurology/ED/ICU: 112 hours

    Public Health: 45 hours

    Practicum (Oncology): 135 hours

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (American Red Cross), Completed on 2025-01-07
  • First Aid and Safety CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Candidate Training (American Red Cross)

Timeline

The Rising Bread Company
09.2007 - 12.2009

Messenger for Material Services (MeritCare Hospital)
10.2003 - 05.2004

Pool Manager

Mobridge City Pool
01.2003

Assistant Manager

Mobridge City Pool
01.2002 - 01.2004

Journey’s Helper at the Homestead
10.2001 - 05.2005

Lifeguard

City of Mobridge
05.2000 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

North Dakota State University

No Degree - Biological Sciences

Drake University

Awards

Cross Country and Track (Drake University 2000-2001), Dean’s List (Throughout 2000-2007, 2024-2025), Golden Key Honor Society (2000-present), Voted Miss Congeniality of the Senior Class, Class of 2000 Female Athlete of the Year

NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

  • Bismarck Hospital/Medcenter One/Sanford Nursing Alumni Scholarship (Fall 2025)
  • Janet Manning Buechler Memorial Scholarship (Fall 2025)
  • College of Nursing Scholarship (Fall 2025)

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