Lecia Rodney Adams BSN RN
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Experienced BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with 15 years of clinical experience which includes critical care foundation, ED emergency, high acuity emergency nursing, clinical resource, preceptor, mentor and staff leadership. Experienced, clinically strong, emergency-focused, independent, a great resource to other nurses, Leadership-oriented, safe and able to handle high acuity patients. Knowledgeable in the rapid assessment and management of patients with high acuity and life threatening conditions including trauma, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies and patients requiring resuscitation.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing clinical needs, recognize changes in patient condition, initiate timely interventions, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in fast paced environments.
Recognized as a clinical resource and preceptor, supporting the development of nursing staff, promoting evidence-based practice, patient safety and efficient patient flow. Brings strong clinical judgment, adaptability, patient advocacy, and a deep commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
Aya Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients presenting with a broad range of acute, complex and life threatening conditions in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Performed rapid patient assessments, identified changes in clinical condition, and prioritized care based on acuity and emergent needs to ensure timely interventions.
- Provide nursing interventions for patients experiencing trauma, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, respiratory compromise, cardiac emergencies, burns and other acute conditions.
- Participate in emergency stabilization and resuscitation while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology and other interdisciplinary teams.
- Administer medications and IV therapies safely while monitoring patients for therapeutic response, adverse effects and changes in clinical status.
- Maintained accurate, timely electronic documentation to support safe transitions of care and enhance communication among care team.
- Adapt rapidly to changing patient acuity and department demands while maintaining patient safety and effective communication
- Monitor patients undergoing procedural sedation, recognizing potential complications and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to promote understanding and adherence.
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex medical and acute care needs, utilizing clinical judgment to assess, prioritize and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Serve as a clinical resource and preceptor, supporting nurses in developing clinical skills, clinical judgment, prioritization and safe patient-care practices.
- Mentor and orient new nursing staff, promoting professional development, teamwork and adherence to evidence-based nursing practice.
- Administer medications and treatments while assessing patient response and identifying potential adverse reactions or complications.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and communicate significant changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, disease management, and discharge instructions.
- Promote infection prevention and patient safety through consistent adherence to institutional policies and evidence-based practices.
- Support efficient patient flow and effective interdisciplinary communication in a high-acuity clinical environment.
Emergency Dept
Medstar Franklin Square
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and responding to emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and clinical skills.
Emergency Department
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical center
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided emergency nursing care to patients across a broad range of acuity levels, utilizing rapid assessment, prioritization and clinical judgment to identify and respond to emergent conditions.
- Supervised and supported nursing staff while promoting adherence to patient safety standards and evidence-based practice.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity, clinical presentation and changing patient needs.
- Performed ongoing assessments and promptly recognized changes in patient condition, escalating concerns and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and emergency treatments according to established protocols while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Participated in staff education and training related to new technologies and training related to new technologies, procedures and clinical practices.
- Contributed to quality-improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and quality of care.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care while effectively communicating with patients, families, providers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2011 - 09.2018
- Engaged in critical care and outpatient nursing roles, enhancing patient care across ICU, Interventional Radiology, minor operating theatre, cardiac catheterization lab, and outpatient clinic.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute tailored care plans, ensuring comprehensive support for patient recovery.
- Instructed patients and families on health management, fostering better understanding of treatment plans and promoting adherence.
- Provided clinical oversight and support for a team of 18 staff members, promoting safe staffing, effective delegation, interdisciplinary communication and high quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of sciences - Nursing
University Hospital of The West Indies
JamaicaSkills
- Emergency & Acute Care Nursing
- Rapid Patient assessment
- Clinical Deterioration & Rapid Response
- Trauma Nursing and Resuscitation
- Critical Care & Patient Stabilization
- Sepsis Recognition & Management
- Stroke and STEMI Management
- Pediatric & Adult Emergency Care
- Procedural Sedation monitoring
- Burn care management
- Medication & IV therapy
- Patient Flow & Prioritization
- Preceptorship & Staff Mentoring
- Clinical Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety & Falls Prevention
- Quality Improvement
- Shared Governance
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient evaluation
- Medical documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Clinical Resource and Preceptor: Served as a clinical resource and preceptor for nursing staff, supporting new nurses in developing clinical judgment, prioritization, assessment, and safe patient care practices.
- Emergency Nursing: Provided care to patients presenting with acute and life threatening conditions, utilizing rapid assessment, prioritization, and evidence-based emergency interventions.
- Staff Development: Supported orientation, education and mentorship of nursing staff and served as a resource during complex clinical situations.
- Patient Advocacy: Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Team Leadership: Supervised and supported a team of 18 staff members, promoting accountability, communication and safe patient care.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- Current through August 2028
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Current through August 2028
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS)-Current through January 2027
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) - Current through March 2030
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Current through October 2026.
- NIH Stroke scale (NIHSS)- Current through July 2027.
- Certified Emergency Room Nurse-Jamaica, 2014.
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)- Member since 2020.
- Maryland Compact RN state license- Current through May 2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
Aya Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Emergency Dept
Medstar Franklin Square
08.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Emergency Department
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical center
12.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of sciences - Nursing
University Hospital of The West Indies