Type Of Business:
Public School District
Expertise:
Ms. Riach's expertise is in management and pediatric healthcare.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Nurse Practitioner; Clinician
Hobbies/Sports:
Downhill Skiing, Traveling, Cruising
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree, Nurse Practitioner Program, Pace University, NY (1988); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mount St. Mary's College (1984); Registered Nurse, Dutchess Community College, NY (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
American Nurses Association; National Association of School Nurses; New York State Association of School Nurses; New York State Nurses Association; The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State; The Victorian Cardiac Nurses Association
Industry:
Nursing Education & Administration
Date of Distinction:
10/2/2009
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is offering quality nursing care as a nurse practitioner.
Charity:
American Cancer Society; Breast Cancer Walk; Tobacco Free Action Coalition of Ulster County; American Red Cross; American Heart Association; American Safety & Health Institute
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her work ethic and caring nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to work with both pediatric and adult populations.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Riach has worked as an adjunct nursing instructor and as a associate professor at Orange County Community College. She was recognized for educating youth on harmful effects of tobacco in 2002. She coordinates the school district's health fair four times annually.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations, Instructing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Instructing First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogenic and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations, Conducting Sporting Events, Policy Making
Education Certifications:
Certified Automated External Defibrillator Instructor; Certified Bloodborne Pathogen Instructor; Certified Occupational Safety and Health Administration Instructor; Certified Basic First Aid Instructor; Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Awards/Honors:
Achievement Award, Tobacco Use Prevention Education (2007); Outstanding Support Personnel, State University of New York at New Paltz (2005)