Rachel Riley
St George,UT
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
St George Heart And Vascular
04.2023 - Current
- Manage operational functions for interventional vascular procedures in an outpatient lab setting, specializing in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease.
- Led the process of obtaining Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification for the procedure lab, ensuring compliance with state regulatory standards.
- Successfully onboarded and integrated the i-STAT machine into lab operations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in point-of-care testing and implemented a comprehensive training program.
- Hired, trained and educated nursing staff in administration of conscious sedation during procedures ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Sedation Nurse
Southwest Spine And Pain
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted pre-procedural assessments to evaluate current health status, assess potential risks related to procedures, and obtained informed consent by educating patients and families about pain procedures, associated risks, and recovery expectations.
- Administered conscious sedation to patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, ensuring safe and effective sedation management in accordance with state and individual clinic guidelines and regulations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted sedation medications based on individual patient responses throughout procedures to ensure safety and maximize comfort.
- Monitored patients closely in post-operative recovery and evaluated patient readiness for discharge based on established criteria, ensuring adequate recovery and understanding of discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Little Company Of Mary Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided expert care to adult inpatients on a medical-surgical unit, including administering prescribed medications (oral, injections, IV) and monitoring responses.
- Conducted wound care, dressing changes, and patient/family education on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Staff Nurse, Respiratory Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Provided skilled nursing care to adults inpatients on a medical-respiratory floor specializing in chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and cystic fibrosis.
- Proficient in airway suctioning for patients with tracheostomies or artificial airways, and performed chest physiotherapy to enhance lung function and clear mucus.
- Collaborated with respiratory therapists, pulmonologists, and healthcare team for coordinated care and comprehensive treatment planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2003
Objective
To enhance my ability to make a meaningful impact in healthcare settings, improve health outcomes for diverse patient populations, and contribute effectively to interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Ultimately, I am dedicated to advancing my career as a competent and compassionate Nurse Practitioner committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Licensure
Registered Nurse, Utah Expiration Date: 1/31/2025
Registered Nurse, Nevada Expiration Date: 7/14/2025
Certifications
Basic Life Support Expiration Date: 2/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Expiration Date: 2/2026
Conscious Sedation Training Completed yearly
i-STAT 1 System Operator
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
St George Heart And Vascular
04.2023 - Current
Sedation Nurse
Southwest Spine And Pain
08.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Little Company Of Mary Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2010
Staff Nurse, Respiratory Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University
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