Rhianna Juge

Nursing professional with 17 years of experience as an Orthopedic Nurse who offers strong clinical knowledge and natural interpersonal skills. Focused on creating moments and connecting with patients and their families. Engaged in making an environment where staff feel valued, supported and comfortable. A driven leader with focus on quality. Skilled at working closely with doctors and nurses and providing excellent patient and staff experiences. Team oriented with reliable healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment.

Completed research on Fracture Blisters after Elective Total Joint Surgery and presented at NAON in 2010; recognized an increasing development of blisters after elective total joint surgery. Developed patient education and treatment orders.




Assisted in developing the Professional Enhancement Program at SSM DePaul in 2011 which monetarily recognized nurses for certifications, continued education, community service, etc.




Jill Fine Lighthouse Nursing Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring; 2017




Facilitated and taught See Me As a Person Classes to employees at SSM DePaul Health Center in 2018-2019 which fostered an environment of creating authentic relationships by attuning, holding and wondering about our patients and peers.




Created documentation class in 2021 for Orthopedic Unit that highlighted required areas of documentation.




Created competency education in 2022 for Orthopedic unit; total joint precautions, hester davis fall risk and pain assessment.




Created voice over power point presentation for Orthopedic Summit for SSM in 2022 titled: Lessons Learned: Achieving Disease Specific Certification from the Joint Commission.




Bedside Nurse representative for Orthopedic Process Improvement Team 2022-2023




Served on CNO Advisory Council in 2023




Created competency education in 2023 for Orthopedic unit: total hip, knee and shoulder precautions.

• Certified Orthopedic Nurse (ONC) since 2009