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Carly Riggs, CVW

Majoring in Nursing, Minoring in Gerontology
York College of Pennsylvania, Class of 2021
From Newtown, PA
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Over 1500 York College of Pennsylvania Students Were Named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 Semester

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA (18940) a senior Nursing major was named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 Semester at York College of Pennsylvania.

May, 26 2021 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs was recognized for an Award at York College of Pennsylvania

York College of Pennsylvania Nursing student Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA (18940) was recognized for the Student Senate Service Award at York College of Pennsylvania during the College's annual 2021 ...

May, 11 2021 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
York College of Pennsylvania Students Recognized with Awards

York College of Pennsylvania Nursing student Carly Riggs was recognized for a Senior Honor Society Award at York College of Pennsylvania.

May, 11 2021 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a senior Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be r...

January, 28 2021 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a senior Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be...

June, 08 2020 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a senior Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be r...

January, 08 2020 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a junior Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be...

July, 02 2019 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a sophomore Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must b...

January, 02 2019 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a sophomore Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must ...

May, 17 2018 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs Named to Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania

Carly Riggs of Newtown, PA, a freshman Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be ...

January, 03 2018 - Verified by York College of Pennsylvania
Carly Riggs, CVW was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Sigma Theta Tau || Induction into the International Honor Society of Nursing
Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 - Added by Carly
Carly Riggs, CVW was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Alpha Chi National Honors Society || Induction indicates membership within the top 5% of the junior class at York College of Pennsylvania
Fall 2019 - Spring 2021 - Added by Carly
Carly Riggs, CVW was recognized for earning an academic award
Participant in the Developing Leadership Seminar at York College. In its third semester, I was nominated as one of 38 students to further develop leadership qualities while establishing a community service project.
Fall 2018 - Added by Carly
Carly Riggs, CVW was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Sigma Phi Omega || Induction into the National Gerontology Honor Society
Spring 2018 - Spring 2021 - Added by Carly
Carly Riggs, CVW was recognized for earning an academic award
Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award Recipient
Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 - Added by Carly
Alpha Chi
Inducted into Alpha Chi National Honors Society indicating my membership within the top 5% of the junior class at York College of Pennsylvania.
Fall 2019 - York College of Pennsylvania
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Phi Sigma Pi
Spring 2018 - Spring 2021 - York College of Pennsylvania
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Sigma Phi Omega
Fall 2017 - Spring 2021 - York College of Pennsylvania
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Hillel
Doris and Bernard Gordon Scholar
Fall 2017 - Spring 2021 - York College of Pennsylvania
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SNAP: Student Nurses Association of PA
Fall 2017 - Spring 2021 - York College of Pennsylvania
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Ski and Outdoor Club
Fall 2017 - Spring 2021 - York College of Pennsylvania
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Rock Climbing Club
Fall 2017 - Spring 2021 - York College of Pennsylvania
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Nurse Extern in the ICU/SDU at Bryn Mawr Hospital at Main Line Health Care

Assist patients in the Intensive Care Unit and Neurocardiac Intensive Care Unit (also referred to as the Step-Down Unit) with morning and evening care. Perform EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and aid in patient safety while ambulating. Assist nurses with patient repositioning, cleaning, and linen changes every 1 to 2 hours or as needed. Understand and follow proper PPE protocols when working with COVID-19 patients. Care for patients with respect and dignity throughout the lifespan including post-mortem care.

May 2020 - Present
Caregiver at The Birches

Assist 12 to 15 residents afflicted with dementia with toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transport, dining, and simple treatments. Interact daily with residents including participation in daily activities in an effort to improve resident quality of life. Work with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to accomplish a resident-centered plan of care. Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information. Achieved a breakthrough in patient care and satisfaction with two non-English speaking residents.

May 2019 - May 2020
Rock Wall Monitor at York College of Pennsylvania

Teach rock wall belay certification courses to new climbers and conduct regular check-ups on belaying skills. Oversee the safety of all climbers. Set bouldering climbing routes up to 18 feet and full-length top-roping routes.

February 2019 - August 2020
Orientation Leader at York College of Pennsylvania

Orchestrate freshman orientation activities to improve freshman integration into the campus community. Lead a freshman class of about 30 students in icebreakers, campus tours, in-depth discussions, and other activities. Assist with freshman move-in team.

January 2019 - Present
First Year Seminar Fellow at York College of Pennsylvania

Co-teach a first-year seminar class with a faculty advisor and serve as an advisor, tutor, and mentor to 25 first-year students. Organize an engagement opportunity with a team of fellows for the freshman class.

February 2018 - Present
Intern to Frank A. Weckenman and Sons at Janney Montgomery Scott L.L.C. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Assisting the team of financial advisors in converting to an online database system through the scanning and organizing of documents. Create professional presentations.

March 2016 - August 2018
The Effect of Music Therapy on Behavioral Disturbances Seen with Dementia
This is a meta-analysis of 10 research articles assessing different aspects of music therapy as an intervention to decrease behavioral disturbances that are commonly associated with dementia. The research found that music therapy is an effective alternative treatment for patients with dementia in reducing the frequency of behavioral disturbances/ symptoms as well as reducing the need for pharmacological interventions.
April 2020 - Research Projects
An Examination of How Collegiate Housing Options Influence School Satisfaction
This research investigates the connection between a student's housing options and their overall satisfaction with the college or university. The study found that having a single bedroom, a pod bathroom style (enclosed bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink for individual use), and air conditioning in the dormitories were a statistically significant predictor of mean school satisfaction with York College of Pennsylvania. Students also highly value a bathroom in their apartment and a full kitchen in their housing option. This research can help guide future dormitory construction at York College of Pennsylvania to improve overall satisfaction with the school as well as increasing matriculation rates while decreasing attrition rates.
December 2019 - Research Projects
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