Kristen Adams
Cumberland,ME
Summary
Professional and compassionate Registered Nurse with substantial experience in travel and float pool nursing. Consistently delivers high-quality patient care, prioritizing safety and efficiency in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment and being able to quickly adapt to any situation. Fast and motivated learner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Private Care
Falmouth, ME
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated home care for families by delivering nursing and personal care aligned with individualized care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Administered comprehensive patient care in the float pool across multiple medical-surgical telemetry and satellite units.
Travel Registered Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
York Hospital- York, ME
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care for 4-5 patients per shift in a 24 and 14 bed acute medical surgical/telemetry unit.
- Executed post-operative nursing care for surgical and coronary intervention patients.
- Assisted in performing phlebotomy procedures and obtaining EKGs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered comprehensive patient care in the float pool across multiple medical-surgical telemetry and satellite units.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare & Medical Solutions
Maine General Medical Center - Augusta, ME
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed care for 5-6 patients per shift in an acute medical surgical telemetry unit.
- Administered care for COVID-19 patients requiring high-flow oxygen and BiPAP support.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during stressful situations and end of life care.
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care on 20 different units in a Magnet designated and level 1 Trauma Center.
- Managed care of patients on multiple specialized adult and pediatric inpatient units with various conditions.
- Worked on COVID units, and helped to initiate satellite units to help support the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Southern Maine Health Care
Biddeford, ME
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Monitored and assessed the health status of 5-6 patients per shift, delivering care in an acute medical surgical telemetry unit.
Registered Nurse
Casa, Inc
Scarborough, ME
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed daily nursing activities and coordinated care for residents in 16-bed ICFMR facility.
- Delivered specialized support and care to enhance the well-being of residents with severe physical and mental disabilities.
- Provided medication and tube feed administration via g-tubes.
- Cared for resident with tracheostomy, including suctioning, trach care, and chest PT.
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME06-2020
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Gordon College
Wenham, MA05-2005
Skills
- Proficient in Epic, Paragon, and SCM charting systems
- BLS certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
10.2025 - 04.2026
Private Caregiver
Private Care
02.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
04.2023 - 10.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare & Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Maine Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Southern Maine Health Care
06.2016 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Casa, Inc
01.2016 - 08.2019
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Maine Community College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Gordon College
BSN - Nursing
University of Maine At Fort Kent