Elizabeth Riley
Education:
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
RN to MSN (pursuing)
Indiana University Purdue University at Ft Wayne
Associates in Nursing (5/2010)
Indiana State Board License (RN, 06/2010)
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
Master’s Degree in Information Science (MIS) and Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) 2006
GPA 3.4/4.0
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
Master’s Degree in Public Affairs (MPA) 2004
G.P.A 3.5/4.0
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
B.S. Psychology, Spanish & Chemistry Minors 1996
Publication:
Kevin Lemme, MD, John P. Lubicky, MD, Amer Zeni, MD, and Elizabeth Riley, MIS, MLS (2009). Pediatric Lateral Condyle Humeral Fractures With and Without Associated Elbow Dislocations: A Retrospective Study, American Journal of Orthopaedics, 38(9), 453-456.
Certification:
SOCRA CCRP 06/2004
Work Experience:
Floor Nurse, Methodist Hospital, Medical/Surg 04/2011-present
-Administer meds, take VS, do dressing changes, and participate in plan of care
-liaison with other departments to assure exemplary patient care
Graduate Assistant, Indiana School of Nursing (6 hours/week) 09/2011-present
-Administer structured surveys to participants in research study
Volunteer Clinic Nurse, Gennesaret Clinic (part time/2 Sat/month) 06/2010-present
-take VS on all pts
-triage patients
-assist patients with filling out health history and application for Wishard Advantage
-assist provider with office procedures
Clinic Nurse, Novia Care Center (2 days/week)) 06/2010-03/2011
-take VS on all pts (peds to seniors)
-blood draws on adult pts
-administer shots, in-house tests
-set up referrals, phone consults re: labs
-order medications, supplies
Home health Nurse, Etelcare HSU (2 days/week plus alt weekends 06/2010-03/2011
-do home visits on home-bound pts
-administer or set up meds
-take VS, draw blood, administer shots
-IV infusion via PICC or Central lines
-sterile dressing changes
-liaison with physician’s office and HSU regarding pt status
Research Assistant (Contractor), Emergency Dept, Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana (Part-time) 05/2009-07/2010
-Fill out CRF’s
-Take call regarding enrollees
-Do home visits for neuro exams
Clinical Research Coordinator, Pediatrics Orthopaedics, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN (PRN) 05-2006-present
-submit all IRB documentation
-administer consent with patients and families
-do literature searches
-submit publications
Medical Librarian, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indianapolis, IN
10/2006 to 04/2010(Part-time)
-answer reference questions
-run searches for patrons
-maintain all aspects of circulation (check in/out books, collect fines, sell copy cards)
Home Health Aide, In home convalescent care for Alzheimer’s patient, Indianapolis, Indiana 05/2006-10/2006 (Part-time)
-provide care (ADL’s, administer medication) for Alzeheimer’s pt.
Autopsy Assistant, Forensic Pathology, FPA of I,, Indianapolis, Indiana
07/2002-present(PRN)
-Assist Pathologist with autopsy
-General laboratory maintenance
Coordinator, Clinical Research Volunteer Office, Indiana University, Clinical Trials Program
05/2005-09/2005 (RIF)
-Assist prospective patients via phone, email, or walk in to find appropriate research studies
-Attend health fairs and present research information to a variety of audiences
-Proactively seek out appropriate venues in Indianapolis in which to provide health information
-Act as resource for physicians and study coordinators in terms of where to find specific populations for research
Clinical Research Specialist, Indiana University, Department of Medical Genetics, Indianapolis, IN 08/2003-04/2005
-Proactively increase study enrollment over 100%
-Recruit subjects for nationwide trials
-Assist patients in planning autopsies
-Create all forms of advertising for study (brochures, handouts)
-Create and submit all IRB paperwork (new protocols, ICD’s, HIPAA)
Medical Regulatory Associate, Eli Lilly (Contractor: Volt Technical Services) Indianapolis, Indiana 05/2003-08/2003(temp position for Cialis)
-Prepare and Review ICD’s
-Check all regulatory paperwork for 200+ sites
-Follow-up with sites regarding corrections of paperwork
-Review advertisements
-Follow up with central IRB’s regarding ICDs and advertisements
Clinical Research Specialist, Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 07/2002- 05/2003(RIF)
-Managed several studies examining pediatric related issues including child abuse, radiation exposure in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, emergency room procedures, abdominal pain, sinusitis, and appendicitis.
-Developed Informed Consents, Summary Safeguards and maintained communication with the Institutional Regulatory Board (IRB)
-Recruited, interviewed, and hired research assistants
-Supervised and trained research assistants and medical students to perform study requirements according to Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices (GCP’s)
-Recruited, screened, and enrolled participants.
-Organized and analyzed data using statistical programs (SPSS)
-Communicated results through oral presentations, reports, and written data summaries to the research team and monitoring agency.
-Created case report forms (CRF’s) to ensure data integrity.
Technical Skills:
-Ability to plan and coordinate research studies by monitoring the allocation of resources, managing personnel, and ensuring quality data collection for the timely communication of results.
-Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
-Experience working with the IRB
-Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using statistical methodologies.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Computer expertise: Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Oncourse, ACT, Foxpro, SPSS, Adobe, Pine, FTP, HTML, UNIX/LINUX.
-Ability to explain technical material to the common person
Experience (internships)
(April 2010-present) Intensive Care Unit, St. Joe Hospital, Ft Wayne, IN
Preceptor (90 hours) with RN and administer all aspects of patient care including bathing, nursing care plans, mouth care, suctioning, vitals
(May 2006-present) Department of Computer Technology, IUPUI
Assist with data basing/information gathering for Broadband capabilities of various Indiana counties. Assist with searching out grant opportunities and grant writing.
(Spring 2006-May 2006) Ruth Lilly Medical Library—researched project journal usage, cost, current subscription for 1) grant funded publications using test case department and 2) all departments within IUSOM.
(Fall 2004-Spring 2005) Ruth Lilly Medical Library—researched project comparison of Reference Manager and EndNote versus instructions to authors.
(Fall 2004-Summer 2005) Ruth Lilly Medical Library—researched project utilizing 19th Century Indiana Physicians Database.
(Fall 2003-Spring 2005) IUPUI SLIS—researched project on future job trends for medical librarians, law librarians, and librarians working in museums.
Other Skills/Work Experience:
-Fitness Instructor (Aerobics, Yoga, or Cycling)
-Certified Personal Trainer
-DiveMaster Scuba Certification. Assisted instructors with scuba classes.
References available upon request.