Brenda J Adams
Lawrenceville,USA
Summary
Over three decades of clinical nursing, professional health care management, and administration experience in a military health care setting. Skilled in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Familiar with all aspects of PACU/Phase II and Primary Care Nursing. Served as a Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE). High degree of managing and supervising subordinate staff for a major organization. Comfortable in high stress and changing environments. Highly motivated & passionate about helping & serving others. Excels as part of a team or independently with little or no supervision.
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Atlanta VA Gastronenterology
07.2022 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge Same Day Surgery
United States Army
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge (CNOIC) of a 25-bed Ambulatory Procedure Unit (APU) and a 10-bay Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within a 72 bed Medical Center.
- Provides pre-operative and post-operative care and observation to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics that require short term care less than 24 hours.
- Supervises 25 professional and paraprofessional personnel including DoD civilians and Active Army, exercising the full range of personnel management and responsibilities.
- Responsible for the administration and management of nursing activities within the units, ensuring maximal utilization, evaluation, education, and training of personnel.
- Maintains clinical records, reports, and schedules.
- Ensures in-services are completed.
- Responsible for $1.5 million of equipment, ensures all equipment is maintained in a safe, functional status.
- Responsible for the Health Records of over 500 Soldiers.
Chief Nurse, Department of Primary Care
United States Army
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Senior nursing officer for all ambulatory clinical services falling under the Department of Primary Care, including Family Medical Homes, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine Residency Program and Community Based Medical Home.
- Lead, supervise and synchronize a diverse staff of over 100 military and civilian nurses serving over 93,000 beneficiaries, with an annual budget of $18M.
- Work collaboratively across the organization to develop and achieve organizational and departmental performance goals.
- Lead effort to meet defined TJC Ambulatory, TJC PCMH, MEDCOM AMH, IRIS, and ASHMS standards.
- Created an environment that fosters growth and communication while setting a high standard of leadership.
- Implemented activities in support of the command priorities including dedicated efforts for Population Health and Readiness to ensure Soldiers readiness and health needs are proactively managed.
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge
United States Army
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Served as CNOIC for Yongsan Soldier Centered Medical Home, K-16 and 19th HRC Medical Readiness Team with about 4,000 United States Forces Korea active duty military personnel empaneled and space available civilians.
Clinical Nurse, PACU/Ambulatory Care Nurse
United States Army
03.2011 - 12.2015
- Pre-admissions, Same Day Surgery, an 8 bay Phase II PACU.
- Served as charge nurse and supervises 2-3 professional and paraprofessional personnel and precept new employees.
- Provides direct nursing care in accordance wit American Nurses Association personnel.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary health care provides ensuring safe, optimum patient care.
- Oversees and conducts preoperative assessments, performs discharge teaching, and conducts postoperative follow-up telephone consultations.
- Coordinate day-to-day operation for 8 bay recovery room.
- Recover adult and pediatric patients undergoing invasive/non-invasive/emergent surgical procedures, both inpatient and outpatient.
- Observe, maintain airway, monitor vitals, surgical site, and pain level postoperatively for pediatric and adult patients
- Administer medication per protocol and physicians order
- Assess and prepare patients/families for discharge per protocol and provide education regarding surgical procedures.
Clinical Staff Nurse
United States Army
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Plans, direct, provides an evaluates care consistent with departmental and organizational as well as ANA and Joint Commission standards.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care plans and electronic health record.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Trident University International
Cypress, CA09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2009
License Practical Nurse - undefined
Nunnelley Technical College
Childersburg, AL08.1988
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- [Type] EMR software
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, MSNCB, September 2018
- Basic Life Support, March 2021 - March 2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, March 2021 - March 2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, March 2021 - March 2023
- RN license State of Alabama, September 2009
- RN license State of Georgia, January 2013
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Atlanta VA Gastronenterology
07.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge Same Day Surgery
United States Army
10.2019 - 06.2021
Chief Nurse, Department of Primary Care
United States Army
03.2018 - 10.2019
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge
United States Army
01.2016 - 12.2017
Clinical Nurse, PACU/Ambulatory Care Nurse
United States Army
03.2011 - 12.2015
Clinical Staff Nurse
United States Army
10.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
License Practical Nurse - undefined
Nunnelley Technical College
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Trident University International
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