Christine Riley, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC
- Nurse Scientist, Heart Center
- Advanced Practice Provider
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- PhD, Nursing, George Washington University, Washington, DC, (2020-2024)
- MS, Nursing, Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, (2011-2013)
- BS, Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, (2004-2005)
- BS, Genetics, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, (2000-2004)
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Christine Riley, PhD, is a dedicated researcher and nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric cardiac critical care. She holds a bachelor of nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University, a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and recently completed her PhD at George Washington University. Dr. Riley’s academic journey includes earning a bachelor of science in genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before entering the field of pediatric critical care in 2005.
With nearly two decades experience in pediatric critical care, Dr. Riley is the founder and co-lead of the highly successful cardiac arrest prevention program in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The work of this multidisciplinary team has been expanded into a multi-center initiative aimed at proactive cardiac arrest prevention. An extension of this work, Dr. Riley’s research focuses on identification and quantification of the unique stressors encountered by infants with congenital heart disease as a possible unexplored, potentially modifiable risk-factor for postoperative cardiac arrest. Her research has been supported by the American Heart Association/Children’s Heart Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship, the PEO International Scholar Award and Sigma Theta Tau International.
Dr. Riley’s dedication to the field of pediatric cardiac critical care is exemplified by her ongoing efforts to integrate scientific inquiry into clinical practice, ensuring the highest standards of care for her patients. She is committed to mentoring future healthcare professionals and contributing to research that enhances outcomes for critically ill children and their families. Dr. Riley’s recognition as an expert in the field of pediatric cardiac critical care is demonstrated by regular national and international speaking engagements on her ongoing efforts to advance patient care through evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.