Adam J. Ridenour, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Painesville,OH
Summary
Compassionate and proficient nurse practitioner with over 15 years of medical experience; dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical care with empathy and skill. Possesses a genuine desire to help others, approaching each patient with kindness and understanding. Motivation to succeed drives to continually improve knowledge and skills; staying current with medical advancements and best practices. Prioritizing patient well-being, striving to provide personalized care that addresses both physical and emotional needs. Commitment to excellence ensures that patients receive the highest quality of care, fostering trust and confidence in daily practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner
University Hospitals
02.2022 - Current
- My pulmonary clinical practice is focused in the outpatient setting; including four separate clinical practice sites.
- Manage complex pulmonary cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
- One of the lead APP's who runs the COPD Transitional Care clinic at UH CMC as well as the lung nodule clinic for the Eastern region.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lake Health
08.2017 - 10.2021
- I worked in an ambulatory Urgent Care department for three years followed by Internal Medicine/Long Term Care for one year.
- In my urgent care career, I traveled to various ambulatory sites providing care across the lifespan.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions. My skills ranged from acute medical illness, orthopedic injuries, sports medicine, surgical suturing, occupational health, etc.
- I became a DOT certified medical examiner through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- In my Internal Medicine/Long Term Care career; I was responsible for the management of patients at four different medical facilities
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively monitoring high-risk patients and providing timely intervention when needed.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Lake Health
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Worked in various roles as an RN; such as Emergency Department, Endoscopy, Cardiothoracic Surgical, Critical Care & Vascular Access.
- Learned/gathered a wealth of knowledge and invaluable experience throughout these various departments.
Nurse Tech
Akron General Medical Center
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Clinical Care Standards
Advanced Care Planning
Physical Assessment
Diagnostic Testing Interpretation/Evaluation
Team Focused
Organized
Professionalism
Excellent Communication
Patient Education
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certification Board
Accomplishments
- Nominated presenter at the 2023 UH APP Conference: gave a presentation focused on COPD and Lung Cancer Screening
- Nominated presenter at the at the American Lung Association Better Breathers Club at UH Geauga Seidman Conference Center. I gave a presentation to the general public teaching about chronic lung diseases and lung cancer screening. I held a Q&A session after the completion of my presentation.
- Nominated attendee of the 2023 GOLD International COPD Conference this year held in Philadelphia
Community Activities
- Current volunteer coach for youth flag football, youth baseball and t-ball
- Current volunteer with my alma-mater high school; and will typically attend two sessions a year to serve as a medical reviewer; listening to students give presentations at their Biomedical Symposiums
- Former volunteer as sports medicine provider coverage for area high school football games
- Former volunteer as medical support for local running events
Timeline
APRN State of Ohio License
07-2023
Registered Nurse State of Ohio License
07-2023
DEA License
04-2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) License
04-2023
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certification Board
06-2022
Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner
University Hospitals
02.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lake Health
08.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Lake Health
07.2012 - 08.2017
Nurse Tech
Akron General Medical Center
08.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
05.2001 -