Emma Riley

Bachelor of Science Student with a strong interest in critical care and a commitment to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care. I bring hands-on clinical experience caring for patients with complex medical needs and a strong foundation in patient assessment, direct care, safety, and advocacy. I am comfortable communicating patient needs and concerns while working with interdisciplinary teams and adapting to the changing needs of the patient.

I take pride in being dependable, attentive, and willing to speak up when things do not seem right. I am seeking a Critical Care Nurse Extern position where I can contribute these strengths while continuing to build my clinical judgment and critical-care skills that are needed to become a strong Critical Care Nurse.

Student Nurse - Cook Children's Medical Center

(2026-06 - 2026-07)

• Provided clinical care across oncology, NICU, and transitional settings for medically complex pediatric patients.
• Gained experience treating patients with tracheostomies and developed awareness of airway management, complex disease processes, medication considerations, and family-centered care.
• Observed interdisciplinary management of a critically ill 22-week premature infant requiring intubation. Which strengthened my understanding of neonatal critical care and high-acuity patient needs.
• Collaborated with nurses and the interdisciplinary healthcare team while practicing patient safety, therapeutic communication, and family-centered care across the pediatric developmental range.

Labor & Delivery Student Nurse - Parkland Memorial Hospital

(2026-07 - 2026-08)

• Assisted with patient care and transitions between Labor & Delivery, recovery, and postpartum settings while maintaining patient safety and continuity of care.
• Assisted with IV placement and served as an informed-consent witness within student nurse scope.
• Practiced patient advocacy, therapeutic communication, clinical observation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in an acute-care environment.

Student Nurse - Texas Health Rehabilitation

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Provided direct patient care including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, mobility and ambulation, ADLs, feeding, bathing, and toileting.
• Applied fall precautions and PPE/isolation precautions while caring for patients with complex medical and functional needs.
• Communicated patient concerns and changes in condition to nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team, including respiratory therapy.
• Developed therapeutic communication and individualized care approaches for patients with disabilities, including use of conversational Spanish to support communication.

Student Nurse - Tarrant County Health Department

(2025-10 - 2025-10)

• Rotated through TB, Hepatitis B, STD, and vaccine clinics while developing knowledge of communicable disease prevention, public health protocols, and reportable disease procedures.

Licensed Esthetician / Owner - Ethereal by Emma

(2023-11 - 2025-08)

• Conducted client intake, health and safety screening, skin assessments, informed consent, and individualized care recommendations.
• Applied assessment, infection-prevention, safety, communication, and conflict-resolution skills while providing individualized client care.

Trainer / Licensed Esthetician - Brow Threading & Lashes

(2024-10 - 2025-08)

• Trained team members in safe service practices while developing leadership, teaching, communication, and teamwork skills.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - UNT Health (2027-05)