Kristen Adams
Summerville,GA
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PRN-Neurology Unit
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Assessed changes in patient conditions using critical thinking, recognized complications, and intervened to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered direct patient care with 1:5 ratio through assessment, evaluation of health status, and development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Public Health Nurse
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
Marietta, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Practice in an extended role under nurse protocol agreement with delegating physician in Women's Health and STI program areas.
- Independently assess, order, and interpret labs. Initiate protocol-driven treatment without requiring physician visit, expanding clinic access and reducing time-to-treatment.
- Conduct thorough assessments, including detailed sexual health histories, vaginal, and genital exams, Pap test and breast exams/mammogram referrals.
- Prescribe and manage contraceptive methods per protocol, including oral contraceptives and LARCs.
- Successfully completed NEMS training to insert/remove Nexplanon implants.
Charge Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's
Birmingham, AL
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency across departments.
- Assessed patients thoroughly and performed specific nursing interventions according to their individualized plan of care.
- Educated patients on diagnoses and prescribed medications to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed medical tasks including medication administration, blood draws, vaccine administration, IV catheters, and foley catheter insertion.
Covid Crisis Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions Incorporated
US
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered direct care to COVID-19 positive and PUI on various Med-Surg/Cardiac Stepdown units, carrying elevated patient ratios under crisis staffing standards.
- Managed respiratory-compromised patients including high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, proning, and chronic ventilator support, recognized and escalated rapid decompensation.
- Applied and adapted to evolving CDC and facility infection control protocols, including PPE conservation, isolation precautions, and cohorting.
- Served as primary point of contact for families barred from bedside visitation, coordinating updates and end-of-life communication.
Registered NurseStaff
DCH Regional Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Management of patients at 1:7 ratio with multiple comorbidities and surgical patients.
- Assessed patients thoroughly and performed specific nursing interventions according to their individualized plan of care.
- Managed titratable and non-titratable drips, administered blood products in accordance to hospital policy.
Travel Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professionals
US
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Management of patients with multiple comorbidities and surgical patients.
- Assessed patients thoroughly and performs specific nursing interventions according to their individualized plan of care.
- Performed admission assessment on new patients transferring to unit and from internal units and outside medical facilities.
- Managed titratable and non-titratable drips, administered blood products in accordance to hospital policy.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) Candidate
Emory University
Atlanta12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2015
Awards
Daisy Award winner June 2026
Certification
BASIC LIFE SERVICES (BLS), ALS Certification, NIHSS Certification, Certification to Insert and Remove NEXPLANON
Timeline
Registered Nurse PRN-Neurology Unit
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
08.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's
04.2022 - 01.2025
Covid Crisis Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions Incorporated
07.2020 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professionals
07.2017 - 02.2019
Registered NurseStaff
DCH Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) Candidate
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University