Kiana Adams

Compassionate and motivated nursing student with strong communication and patient care skills focused on building trusting relationships with patients and families. Dedicated to providing safe, individualized, and empathetic care while maintaining professionalism in fast-paced healthcare environments. Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to continue learning and growing within the nursing profession. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and leadership abilities with a willingness to work hard and embrace new learning opportunities.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Clinical

AltaPointe Health & Singing River Services — Fall 2025

• Completed 90 clinical hours in acute and community mental health settings.
• Provided care to individuals and families with psychiatric and mental health disorders.
• Applied the nursing process to support health promotion, illness management, and rehabilitation.
• Conducted mental health assessments and utilized therapeutic communication techniques.

Clinical Nursing Skills

University of South Alabama College of Nursing — Spring 2025

• Developed fundamental nursing skills in a simulated clinical environment.
• Performed basic skills, including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and patient safety interventions.
• Applied principles of quality and safety in patient care.
• Utilized simulation to strengthen clinical reasoning and communication skills.

Health Assessment

University of South Alabama College of Nursing — Spring 2025

• Developed comprehensive assessment skills across the lifespan.
• Performed physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual assessments.
• Conducted health histories and systematic examinations for patients of all ages.
• Applied findings to support holistic, patient-centered care.

Promoting Health Equity Across Patient Populations

University of South Alabama College of Nursing — Spring 2025

• Explored historical and current trends impacting health equity.
• Analyzed social, economic, and environmental factors affecting patient outcomes.
• Applied concepts to promote culturally competent, equitable care across diverse populations.

Clinical Pharmacology

University of South Alabama College of Nursing — Summer 2025

• Studied drug therapy, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics across major medication classifications.
• Applied nursing considerations for safe administration, dosage calculation, and monitoring for adverse reactions.

Essentials of Professional Nursing 

University of South Alabama College of Nursing — Spring 2025

• Gained foundational knowledge in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical skills.
• Performed health assessments and medication administration under supervision.
• Applied nursing principles to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice (Adult-Gerontology)

USA Health University Hospital — Summer 2025

• Completed 135 clinical hours in acute and community-based settings.
• Provided care to adult and geriatric patients with common medical-surgical conditions.
• Demonstrated QSEN competencies, including safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice.

Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care Clinical

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital — Fall 2025

• Completed 90 clinical hours in obstetric and gynecologic care settings.
• Provided care to women and families across prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum phases.
• Assisted with maternal assessments, patient education, and newborn care.

Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital — Fall 2025

• Completed 90 clinical hours in pediatric care settings.
• Provided care to infants, children, and families across various developmental stages.
• Performed age-appropriate assessments and supported family-centered care.

Adult Gerontological Nursing Clinical

USA Health University Hospital — Spring 2026

• Completed 187 clinical hours providing care to adults and geriatric patients with complex, multi-system health needs.
• Performed comprehensive assessments, interventions, and care coordination.
• Participated in simulation and lab exercises to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making.

Community Health Nursing Clinical

University of South Alabama College of Nursing — Spring 2026

• Completed 45 clinical hours assessing and addressing the health needs of culturally diverse populations.
• Implemented a community-based clinical project integrating public health nursing principles.
• Examined environmental, economic, political, and legal factors affecting community health.