Barbara Riley

Barbara Riley serves as the Sr. Vice-President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Rhode Island Hospital, a role held since 2002, following several key leadership positions within the organization. Prior experience includes roles as Vice-President and Associate Chief Nursing Officer, and Administrative Director for Adult Patient Services and Emergency Services at the same institution. Riley also held significant positions at Day Kimball Hospital and Hartford Hospital, including Director of Inpatient Services and Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit, respectively. Educational qualifications comprise a Doctor of Nursing Practice from MGH Institute of Health Professions, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Connecticut, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University.