Glenda M. Adams
Creedmoor,NC
Summary
Inquisitive, innovative, self-aware, empathic Master prepared RN dedicated to patient safety & autonomy, research, education, and life-long learning. Proactive, self-starter, detail-oriented team leader with strong problem solving, communication & organizational skills. Skillfully handles multiple priorities & projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Wake County Health and Human Services
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Led Family Planning clinic operations during COVID 19 pandemic
- Transformed existing new employee training program, resulting in improved employee satisfaction and confidence
- Improved clinic supply room to maintain effective inventory levels, easy access while decreasing spending and waste
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills & judgment with empathy
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff with on-going feedback and skills competency checklist
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep clinic compliant with state regulations
Lactation Consultant
Raleigh Durham Medical Group
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Assessed needs of new parents in newborn feeding & care
- Developed and implemented over 100 individual breastfeeding in 9 months
- Created and executed breastfeeding, CPR, infant development one on one classes with parents increasing patient satisfaction and parental confidence
- Created online collection of breastfeeding educational resources for patients and community.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
Lactation Consultant
Duke University Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities; telephone triage; postpartum follow-up
- Developed and implemented over 500 individual breastfeeding plans over 2 years.
- Led planning and achievement goals while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients; Baby Friendly Designation Team
- Created and implemented education and orientation training to over 100 new RN staff; medical students; residents
Instructor; Assistant Professor
University of Louisville School of Nursing
01.2006 - 05.2017
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created and applied simulation experiences to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Developed and proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for 10 courses
- Communicated with students about classroom, lab and study session expectations to help professors maintain order in large 100 student classes.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic poster presentations.
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Sciences Educator
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Skills
- Microsoft Office; EDC; EMR
- LMS platforms; webinar platforms
- Expert presentation using multiple modalities
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Customer service
- Participant Screening & Informed Consent
- Data Collection & Entry
- Analytical Thinking
- Literature Searches
- Analyzing and Synthesizing Data
- Statistical Methods
- Survey Instruments
- Questionnaire Development
- Diversity, Inclusion, Equity
- Trauma Informed Care
Certification
- Healthcare Provider BLS, American Heart Association
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Good Clinical Practice ICH E6 (ICH) TransCelerate Approved
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare
- SPICE North Carolina Infection Control Course: Outpatient Health Care Setting
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Wake County Health and Human Services
02.2020 - 09.2022
Lactation Consultant
Raleigh Durham Medical Group
06.2019 - 02.2020
Lactation Consultant
Duke University Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
Instructor; Assistant Professor
University of Louisville School of Nursing
01.2006 - 05.2017
Post Master's Certificate - Sciences Educator
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
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