Katie Adams
Belle Chasse,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist with several years of experience the field. Implementing best practices and using clinical data to improve delivery of care. Offering background in both hospital and clinic settings. Familiar with EPIC and Cerner EMR systems, as well as Fetal Link and Perigen fetal surveillance systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised the L&D and Postpartum unit.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care through effective supervision and support.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
- Developed and enforced policies to ensure compliance with state regulations and hospital standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans, improving communication and collaboration.
- Oversaw daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring efficient resource allocation and workflow management.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff, promoting a positive work environment and team cohesion.
- Reviewed and updated nursing procedures to align with current evidence-based practices and guidelines.
Clinical Nurse Educator
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, Louisiana
07.2022 - Current
- Developed training modules to enhance clinical skills among nursing staff on the OB/GYN and Nursery/NICU units.
- Facilitated drills/SIMs focused on evidence-based practices for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient education strategies.
- Reviewed and updated educational materials to align with current best practices.
- Identified knowledge gaps in staff performance and tailored training accordingly.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in clinical nursing education.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
Registered Nurse, OB
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, Louisiana
02.2015 - Current
- Administered comprehensive prenatal education sessions to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates to ensure maternal and fetal well-being during labor.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during high-stress labor and delivery situations.
- Supported laboring patients with comfort measures, including pain management techniques.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Cared for patient in different settings during the stay; Labor and delivery, C-section, triage, antepartum, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain School of Nursing
12-2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans12-2014
Skills
- Patient care management
- Performance evaluation
- Policy development
- Clinical education
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Team coordination
- Compassionate support
- HIPAA compliance
- Ethical practice
- Patient advocacy
- EMR systems
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Triage assessment
- Obstetric nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Analytical and critical thinking
Accomplishments
Patient Advocate Award
Timeline
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
West Jefferson Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
West Jefferson Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, OB
West Jefferson Medical Center
02.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Charity School of Nursing