BARBARA RILEY
Terre Haute
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care to residents in long-term care settings, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Utilizes strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to evolving patient needs. Track record of managing medication administration and wound care with precision and compassion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Westminster Village Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care standards.
- Coordinated resident admissions, assessments, and discharge processes efficiently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans for residents.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
TERRE HAUTE, IN
12.2024 - Current
- Adhered to infection control standards established by facility policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate optimal patient care before, during and after surgery.
- Assisted surgeons during complex cases by providing additional support as needed.
- Accurately documented all aspects of patient care within the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured that operating room was adequately stocked with supplies necessary for each individual case.
- Participated in departmental performance improvement activities aimed at optimizing efficiency and quality of care.
- Performed pre-surgical assessments on patients prior to surgery to ensure readiness for procedure.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on quality patient care delivery.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Bartender
T's Lounge
Terre Haute, IN
09.2008 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties and printing of sales reports.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for the next shift.
- Took on managerial role when needed. Setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, managing deposits, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and managing payments for deliveries.
Nursing Apprentice
Union Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked under guidance of experienced RNs to learn best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.
- Enhanced practical skills by aiding experienced RNs in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Completed competencies needed for new nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
IN12-2024
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Sterile technique
- Medical records management
- Surgical preparation
- Surgical team assistance
- Operating room preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- BLS certified
- Professionalism
- Time management skills
- Adaptability
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Westminster Village Terre Haute
12.2025 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Nursing Apprentice
Union Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
T's Lounge
09.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana