Stacy Adams
Menifee
Summary
Compassionate volunteer skilled in patient support and emergency care, contributing to enhanced patient experiences and operational efficiency. Experience includes coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and training volunteers, while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and safety. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills in a new role to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scholarship Coordinator
Southwest Healthcare Auxiliary
Murrieta
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated selection process for awarding 8 annual scholarships of $5,000 each, emphasizing academic merit, financial need, and community involvement.
- Review and evaluate scholarship applications from high school and college students pursuing careers in the medical field
- Secured increased scholarship funding, expanding annual awards through program growth and resource optimization.
- Enhanced outreach efforts, promoting scholarship opportunities to eligible students across southwest Riverside County.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating scholarship award events or recognition ceremonies
Lead Volunteer
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Murrieta
06.2022 - Current
- Completed over 1500 hours of volunteer service in the emergency department.
- Gained specialized experience in pediatric and stroke emergency care, offering compassionate support to children, families, and patients during critical moments.
- Responded quickly to high-stress situations with professionalism and empathy, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
- Assisted patients and families with directions, comfort measures, and non-clinical needs, improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Support nursing and clinical staff by completing approved tasks such as stocking supplies, transporting items, and maintaining a clean environment.
- Coordinate, train, and schedule 20 volunteers in a 25 bed emergency department.
- Orient and train new volunteers on departmental policies, patient interaction protocols, and infection/safety procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold hospital policies, patient rights, and safety standards.
Volunteer
Inland Empire Street Medicine Clinic
Riverside
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices, fostering informed decision-making for better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on infection and disease control, diabetes management, and blood pressure control.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide compassionate patient care, ensuring emotional and physical support.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Volunteer
Riverside Free Clinic
Riverside
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Participated in patient education sessions to promote health awareness and wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient comfort and safety measures.
- Engaged with patients to build rapport, fostering supportive environment that promoted patient comfort during treatment.
- Assisted in intake process, evaluating individual needs to deliver tailored support and resources effectively.
- Observed and documented patient conditions to ensure accurate health records.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with local organizations to enhance resource sharing and program effectiveness.
Volunteer
Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital
Wildomar
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals and families during stressful and traumatic events, ensuring their emotional needs were met.
- Anticipated staff needs during trauma activations, securing rapid access to supplies and logistical support to maintain workflow under pressure.
- Assisted emergency department staff in 26 bed Level II trauma center with patient flow, room preparation, and supply management to enhance operational efficiency in high-acuity situations.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06-2027
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA06-2022
Certification
- EMT-B
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- NIHSS
- BART
AFFILIATIONS
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Alpha Delta Nu
- National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA)
Timeline
Scholarship Coordinator
Southwest Healthcare Auxiliary
12.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Inland Empire Street Medicine Clinic
02.2024 - 12.2025
Volunteer
Riverside Free Clinic
01.2023 - 11.2025
Lead Volunteer
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Riverside City College
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College