Roxann Adams APRN
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941-***-**** *******************@*****.***
EDUCATION
• University of South Florida-Tampa FL
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (2023) Graduated (12/2023)
Licensed (6/2024) #11033668 NPI-130*******
• State College of Florida-Bradenton, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2019)
• Manatee Community College-Bradenton, FL
Registered Nurse (1993)
• Manatee-Area Vocational and Technical Center-Bradenton, FL Licensed Practical Nurse (1986)
WORK EXPERIENCE
All Care Medical Centers-Sarasota, FL (12/1/2024-5/2/2025)
• Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Provided primary care to adults, women’s health, and infants in a family care setting
• Interactions, including education, with patients and families regarding diagnosis, plan of care, and ongoing treatment management
• Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing, labs, and medication based on diagnosis and symptomology
• Provided Women’s Health procedures that include screening for cervical cancer and other conditions related to cervical health and diagnostic screening for breast health
• Introduction to neonatal health including education, with families regarding diagnosis, plan of care, and ongoing treatment management including vaccination recommendations
• Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing referrals, labs, and medication based on diagnosis and symptomology
Harmony Health-Bradenton, FL (6/18/2024-10/1/2024)
• Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Provided patient-centered assessment, coordination of care, and treatment in residential and assisted living communities
• Interactions, including education, with patients and families regarding diagnosis, plan of care, and ongoing treatment management in the home setting
• Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing, labs, and medication based on diagnosis and symptomology
• Documentation with oversight
Manatee Memorial Hospital-Bradenton, FL
Registered Nurse Case Manager (12/2010-10/1/2024)
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit and emergency department.
• Assessed patient needs by evaluating treatment options, creating treatment plans, coordinating care, and evaluating progress.
• Assisted in the development of a specialized orthopedic program and helped facilitate optimum patient outcomes by pooling resources and working together with the orthopedic team to create a quality efficient rehabilitation process.
• Reviewed medical documentation to communicate with the insurer and multiple medical providers to ensure the patients receive quality, cost-effective care in the appropriate setting and organize complex care needs over time.
Greenbriar Nursing and Rehabilitation-Bradenton, FL
Nurse Liaison (2005-2010)
• Aided in the communication between patients, family, and a wide range of staff members to facilitate a stable transition for continued progression of rehabilitation.
• Examined patients and medical records to ensure appropriate resources, discuss healthcare treatments, and advocate for the patient.
• Marketed services to various healthcare professionals to educate on programs that promote positive patient outcomes.
Mediplex Nursing and Rehabilitation-Bradenton, FL
Unit Manager, Nurse Liaison (1995-2000) (2000-2005)
• Managed a subacute traumatic brain injury ventilatory unit.
• Hired and trained new nurses while maintaining the highest quality of standards of care.
• Ensured patient, family, staff, and administration satisfaction.
• Assessed patients physical, psychological needs, care plan development.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality rehabilitation.
• Maintained organizational and leadership skills for effective unit management.
• Marketed services to healthcare providers to educate on subacute.
• Coordinated services and monitored patient progress.
• Aided with communication between multiple disciplines between the hospital and the facility.
• Performed medical record review to ensure adequate medical care for the patient.
• Acted in weekend supervision role as needed.
Manatee Memorial Hospital-Bradenton, FL
Critical Care Nurse (1993-1995)
• Performed advanced hemodynamic monitoring including experience with Swan- Ganz catheters.
• Assisted pulmonologist with pulmonary procedures and central line placements.
• Accomplished ventilatory management and pulmonary support of critical patients.
• Provided care for multiple trauma, surgical, and multisystem failure patients.
• Performed advanced cardiopulmonary life support.
Mediplex Nursing and Rehabilitation-Bradenton, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse (1990-1993)
• Provided nursing care to traumatic brain injury patients.
• Managed ventilator-dependent patients.
• Collaborated extensively with rehabilitation services for optimal patient outcomes.
• Worked in partnership with multiple disciplines in the care of medically complex patients.
Tampa General Rehabilitation-Tampa, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse (1989-1990)
• Provided nursing care and rehabilitation to head and spinal cord injury patients.
• Offered guidance and support for families to enable them to acquire the skills necessary to cope with the challenges of ongoing care and rehabilitation of the patient.
• Mitigated further injury to promote the best possible treatment outcome.
Freedom Village Nursing and Rehabilitation-Bradenton, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse (1986-1989)
• Acted in a leadership charge nurse position.
• Provided nursing care for the elderly population.
• Performed extensive wound care and management.
• Administered medication.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student- University of South Florida
Manatee Kidney Disease Consultants-Manatee Memorial Hospital (180 hours)
Preceptors: Dr. Celestino Palomino MD, Dr. Daniel Celaya MD, Dr. Jennifer Bala MD, Dr. Hakan Toka, MD
• Performed assessments on renal compromised patients with consults and follow- ups.
• Developed differential diagnoses and care planned accordingly.
• Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing and medication based on diagnosis and symptomology.
• Educated on dialysis administration in patients with end-stage renal disease
• Documented on consultations with over-sight.
Matrix Pulmonary-Manatee Memorial Hospital (180 hours)
Preceptor: Ken Duncan APRN
• Performed assessments on respiratory compromised and ventilator patients with consults and follow-ups.
• Developed plan of care after creating differential diagnoses.
• Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing and medication based on diagnosis and symptomology.
• Educated on ventilator types and settings.
• Documented on consultations with over-sight
Walsh Family Medicine-Manatee Memorial Hospital (180 hours)
Preceptor-Dr. Joseph Walsh, DO
• Provided comprehensive care to gerontological patients including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing labs and medication based on diagnosis and symptomology.
• Documented on consultations with oversight.
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse (RN): RN2751452, State of Florida (Expires-April 30th, 2026)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): State of Florida (1986-1993)
Basic Life Support (BLS): (1986-Current)
SERVICE
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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HONORS/AWARDS
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