Judith Adams
Boone,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Patient-oriented Nurse with 30+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Navigator II
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
07.2022 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, and carried out Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare patients according to Medicare guidelines
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Coordinated health care services to promote wellness, accessing unmet needs and matching needs with referrals to appropriate services.
- Placing orders for wellness screenings personalized to the individual patient
- Communicated with healthcare team members to inform of changes in patients health status.
Labor and Delivery RN
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
11.2001 - 07.2022
- RN: proving direct patient care and patient education for labor/delivery, postpartum, antepartum, well and sick nursery patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
McDowell Hospital
04.1990 - 10.2001
- RN: proving direct patient care and patient education for labor/delivery, postpartum, antepartum, well and sick nursery patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
CNA Instructor
McDowell Community College
08.1992 - 03.1994
- Prepared challenging lesson plans to develop CNA students into successful healthcare professionals.
- Developed interesting and informative training to keep students engaged in learning and developing necessary skills for long-term career success.
- Reviewed documentation and activities of student CNAs and corrected insufficient or harmful actions.
- Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
RN, Telemetry/ICU Nurse
ST Cloud Hospital
08.1988 - 03.1990
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Home Health Care Provider
Home Health Agency
07.1987 - 07.1988
- Provided nursing care for home bound ventilator patient.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided patient with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
RN Intensive Care Staff Nurse
South Amboy Memorial Hospital
05.1983 - 06.1987
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.1983
High School Diploma -
Marlboro High School
Marlboro, NJ06.1979
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Well Visit Procedures
Certification
Current BLS and ALS certifications.
Timeline
Nurse Navigator II
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
07.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery RN
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
11.2001 - 07.2022
CNA Instructor
McDowell Community College
08.1992 - 03.1994
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
McDowell Hospital
04.1990 - 10.2001
RN, Telemetry/ICU Nurse
ST Cloud Hospital
08.1988 - 03.1990
Home Health Care Provider
Home Health Agency
07.1987 - 07.1988
RN Intensive Care Staff Nurse
South Amboy Memorial Hospital
05.1983 - 06.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
High School Diploma -
Marlboro High School
Current BLS and ALS certifications.
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