Riley Elders

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with diverse clinical experience across medical-surgical, cardiac, psychiatric, geriatric, and women's health settings. Selected for leadership experience in OB labor and triage units. Demonstrates strong client advocacy, clinical collaboration, therapeutic communication, and compassionate, person-centered care.

• Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR & First Aid
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Performed comprehensive resident assessments, including vital signs and focused health histories
• Administered medications under RN supervision
• Documented individual care accurately using point-of-care charting systems,resulting in a 30% reduction in documentation errors
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans, contributing to a 20% increase in persons satisfaction scores
• Therapeutic collaboration, patient advocacy, education
• Infection control and safety protocols
• Recognized by peers and faculty as dependable, hardworking, and a strong leader

U of M Health-West – OB/GYN Leadership Clinical

Labor & Delivery / OB Triage - Selected for leadership role in labor and OB triage units

- Assisted with prioritizing patient care, patient flow, and unit coordination

- Supported laboring patients through assessments, education, and emotional support

Butterworth Hospital – OB/GYN Clinical Rotation

- Assisted with maternal and newborn assessments under RN supervision

- Provided postpartum and newborn safety education

Trinity Health – Medical-Surgical Cardiac Unit

- Monitored telemetry, vital signs, and changes in patient status

- Administered medications under RN supervision

Blodgett Hospital – Medical-Surgical (Older Adult Population)

- Provided care for older adults with multiple comorbidities and discharge needs

Forest View Hospital – Psychiatric Unit

- Used therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patient safety

Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Home

- Assisted residents with ADLs, mobility, and infection prevention

Helen Devos Children's Hospital