Our Story
About Life of Riley Anesthesia
An independent CRNA practice built on the belief that expert anesthesia care should be accessible, flexible, and delivered with genuine partnership — not corporate overhead.
Agatha Hodgins Outstanding Student Nurse Anesthetist Award
Rosalind Franklin University · 2020
The Provider
Erica Riley,
DNP, CRNA
Founder & Independent CRNA
Erica Riley, DNP, CRNA is the founder of Life of Riley Anesthesia Staffing. She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with her BSN in 2009, then went on to spend three years as a PICU nurse at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. — caring for some of the most critically ill pediatric patients in the region.
Driven by a desire to broaden her clinical experience, Erica became a travel nurse, working in New Jersey, Hawaii, and ultimately a Level 1 Adult Trauma ICU in Arizona — where she managed the full spectrum of complex, critically injured patients. That depth of critical care experience across pediatric and adult populations became the foundation for her anesthesia training.
Erica graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia in 2020, earning the prestigious Agatha Hodgins Outstanding Student Nurse Anesthetist Award — presented to the graduate who best exemplifies dedication to excellence in anesthesia practice.
Independent practice is a deliberate choice: it means every facility and every patient gets Erica's full attention, expertise, and accountability — without the overhead of a large group standing between you and your anesthesia provider.
Today, Erica has practiced as a pediatric CRNA at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (University of Michigan Health) for over 5 years — one of the nation's leading children's hospitals — while serving Washtenaw County facilities through Life of Riley Anesthesia Staffing. That dual practice means her clinical skills are sharpened daily on complex pediatric cases, bringing a level of expertise to your facility that is rarely available through a staffing group.
Qualifications
Credentials & Licensure
Full documentation available for facility credentialing. All certifications are current and maintained in good standing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
NBCRNA Certified CRNA
National Board of Certification & Recertification
Agatha Hodgins Award Winner
Outstanding Student Nurse Anesthetist · 2020
Michigan State Licensed
Active RN & CRNA licensure
DEA Licensed
Authorized to dispense controlled substances
AANA Member in Good Standing
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Full Malpractice Coverage
Comprehensive professional liability insurance
Facility Credentialing Ready
Documentation available upon request
Philosophy of Care
What Guides Every Case
Patient Safety Above All
Every decision — from pre-op assessment to emergence — is made with patient safety as the non-negotiable priority. Rigorous monitoring, evidence-based protocols, and thorough preparation are the foundation of every case.
Partnership with Your Team
Great anesthesia care is collaborative. I take time to understand your facility's workflow, your surgical team's preferences, and your patients' needs — so every case runs smoothly from start to finish.
Transparency & Accessibility
You deserve a provider who answers your questions directly and is reachable when it matters. No phone trees, no scheduling coordinators — just a direct line to your anesthesia provider.
Continuous Learning
Anesthesia practice evolves constantly. Staying current with the latest evidence, techniques, and safety standards is a professional obligation — and a personal commitment.
Background
Training & Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with a BSN, building a strong clinical foundation across medical, surgical, and critical care settings.
Pediatric ICU — Children's National Medical Center
Spent three years as a PICU nurse at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., caring for critically ill pediatric patients and developing advanced critical care skills.
Travel Nursing — NJ, Hawaii & Arizona
Traveled as a nurse across multiple states — New Jersey, Hawaii, and Arizona — gaining diverse clinical experience. Culminated in a Level 1 Adult Trauma ICU in Arizona, managing the most complex and critically injured patients.
Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia
Graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a DNP in Nurse Anesthesia, earning the prestigious Agatha Hodgins Outstanding Student Nurse Anesthetist Award.
Pediatric CRNA — C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Has practiced as a pediatric CRNA at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (University of Michigan Health) for over 5 years, providing anesthesia care for complex pediatric surgical cases alongside independent practice.
Independent CRNA Practice
Founded Life of Riley Anesthesia Staffing to bring expert, flexible, and cost-effective anesthesia care directly to Washtenaw County facilities.
Michigan-Based
Proudly Serving Washtenaw County
Life of Riley Anesthesia serves dental offices, surgical suites, and ambulatory surgery centers throughout the state. Whether you're in a major metro area or a smaller community, Erica is committed to bringing expert anesthesia care to your facility.