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Melissa Adams

Melissa Adams

Hilo,HI

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

RCM
02.2025 - Current

Care for intermediate school -age kids with skilled needs on school days in the school setting.

SANE

YWCA
08.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate respect and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Attention paid to detail.

RN

Care Hawaii-LCRS
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes to enhance workflow efficiency.

RN III

Dept. of Corrections&Rehab
03.2024 - 02.2025

RN (Homecare, Corrections)

Care Resource/HiNursing
08.2021 - 03.2024

Charge RN

Legacy of Hilo
08.2019 - 05.2021

Nurse/Health Coach

The Exclusive
11.2017 - 08.2019

RN (Detox hospital)

Serenity Lane
05.2016 - 08.2017

Detox/Peer Specialist

Big Island Substance Abuse Council
01.2013 - 01.2015

Cosmetology

Self Employed
01.2011 - 01.2013

RN Case management

Hospice of Redmond
01.2010 - 01.2011

Cosmetology

Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2010

RN Case Management

Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice
01.2005 - 01.2007

Radiology/Medical Oncology

St. Charles Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005

RN Critical Care, Urgent Care

Straub Clinic and Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2003

Education

A.D.N. - Nursing

Kapiolani Community College
01.1995

B.A. - Psychology

UC Davis
Davis, CA
01.1989

Skills

  • Forensic imaging expertise
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Record systems
  • Skilled in diplomatic communication
  • Development of patient care strategies
  • Supervised LPNs and Aides
  • Performs several Clinical tasks simultaneously

Accomplishments

    IAFN 41 hr. Online Adult/Adolescent Training Program-09/26/23

    Advanced Course on Strangulation Prevention-04/2025

    Starvation and Torture of Children Roundtable-07/2025

    In progress: IAFN 40 hr. Pediatric/Adolescent Training program

Timeline

RN

Care Hawaii-LCRS
05.2025 - 08.2025

RN

RCM
02.2025 - Current

SANE

YWCA
08.2024 - Current

RN III

Dept. of Corrections&Rehab
03.2024 - 02.2025

RN (Homecare, Corrections)

Care Resource/HiNursing
08.2021 - 03.2024

Charge RN

Legacy of Hilo
08.2019 - 05.2021

Nurse/Health Coach

The Exclusive
11.2017 - 08.2019

RN (Detox hospital)

Serenity Lane
05.2016 - 08.2017

Detox/Peer Specialist

Big Island Substance Abuse Council
01.2013 - 01.2015

Cosmetology

Self Employed
01.2011 - 01.2013

RN Case management

Hospice of Redmond
01.2010 - 01.2011

Cosmetology

Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2010

RN Case Management

Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice
01.2005 - 01.2007

Radiology/Medical Oncology

St. Charles Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005

RN Critical Care, Urgent Care

Straub Clinic and Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2003

A.D.N. - Nursing

Kapiolani Community College

B.A. - Psychology

UC Davis