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<span class="user-name "><span class="user-name__text">Meagan Adamson</span></span>

Meagan Adamson
ARNP

Miami, FL

Specialties

Family


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Professional Achievements:
MEAGAN A. ADAMSON, RN, BS, FNP-BC AREA OF INTEREST: Family Nurse Practitioner OBJECTIVE: TO OBTAIN A POSITION AS A FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER IN A PRIMARY CARE, HOSPITAL, OR SPECIALTY SETTING IN MIAMI, FL. EDUCATION: Masters of Science in Nursing (2007-May 2011) State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica, NY Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2007-2009) State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica, NY Associates Degree in Applied Science (2004-2006) St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, Utica, NY Science Major (2003-2005) Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: OVER 750 CLINICAL HOURS DR. AMY GRACE, MD FAMILY PRACTICE (315) 823-4546 (January-May 2010): Conducted history and physicals, and focused interviews with at least six patients per clinical day. Findings were reported to preceptor, and a plan of care was initiated in collaboration with preceptor; including referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow up care. Patient diagnoses and procedures include: diabetes, congestive heart failure, heart disease, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, vascular diseases, Otitis media, Otis externa, GERD, anemia, stroke musculoskeletal disorders, herpetic neuralgia, herpes zoster, herpes simplex, breast exams, and pelvic examinations. (January 2011-April 2011): Conducted history and physicals, and focused interviews with at least ten patients per clinical day. Findings and plan of care reported to preceptor. Plan of care initiated with approval of preceptor. Plan of care included referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow up care. Patient populations include men and women of all ages. Minimal preceptor guidance required. DR. MICHAEL KORE, MA, MD PEDIATRICS (315) 867-2738 (August 2010-December 2010): Conducted history and physicals and focused interviews. Greater than 20 patients seen per day with preceptor; six to seven patients assessed independently with findings reported to preceptors. Plan of care was initiated with collaboration with preceptor; including referrals, medications, diagnostics, and follow up are. Ages of patients ranged from newborn to 18 years of age. Common patient diagnoses include: Otitis media, Otitis externa, anemia, asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, pyloric stenosis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis. In addition, various infectious skin disorders respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, and chronic conditions were encountered. Assessment included appropriate staging of growth and development. MARIANNE STALTERI, CNM/NP OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY (315) 624-6241 (August 2010-December 2010): Conducted history and physicals and focused interviews. Physicals include pelvic examinations with Affirm and Pap smear testing. Greater than 25 patients seen per day; at least 10 patients assessed independently with findings reported to preceptor. Patient population includes women between the ages of 14 and older seeking prenatal or postpartum care. Plan of care was initiated independently, with approval by preceptor. Plan of care includes initiated of medications, referrals, diagnostics, and follow up care. Gynecological disorders that were diagnosed and treated were Herpes Simplex Virus, HIV, yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia, trichomonis, gonorrhea, urinary tract infections, mastitis, mastalgia, fibroadenoma, and fibrocystic changes. Assessment included appropriate fetal growth. Cesarean sections, tubal ligations, and vaginal deliveries frequently observed. KATHY MAROLLO, FNP CARDIOLOGY (315) 733-7598 (January 2011-April 2011): Conducted consultations and focused interviews. Follow up care included monitoring post operative patients and pacemaker/defibrillator interrogation. Approximately six to ten patients seen per day, either as inpatient or outpatient. Patient population includes men and women over the age of 18. Plan of care initiated with the guidance of preceptor. Plan of care included initiated of medications, diagnostic testing, and follow up care. Cardiac conditions that were diagnosed and treated include syncope, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, vulvular disorders, and coronary artery disease. Clinical time was spent observing pacemaker/defibrillator placement, nuclear stress test imaging, echocardiogram studies, electrophysiology studies, and bypass surgery. BARBARA MARTIN, FNP ST. LUKE’S EMERGENCY ROOM/URGENT CARE (315) 525- 9040 (January 2011-April 2011): Conducted focused interviews and assessments in an acute care setting. Approximately twenty patients seen per day with minimal preceptor supervision. Findings, plan of care, and follow up were reviewed with preceptor before initiation. Patient populations included men, women, and children across the lifespan, with various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Various conditions treated within each body system, including traumatic injuries requiring suturing. Majority of clinical time was spent promptly identifying a differential diagnoses and providing efficient care in an emergent setting. ***Over 750 completed clinical hours*** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Baptist Health South Florida: Doctor’s Hospital (June 2011- Current) Miami, FL Registered Nurse 2 South: Neuro/MedSurg St. Elizabeth Medical Center (May 2006-June 2011) Utica, NY Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical unit. • Apply critical thinking skills to patient assessment. Proper computerized documentation of patient assessments. • Determine change in patient condition. • Care and usage of central access. • Proper administration of narcotics and blood products. • Care and assessment of preoperative and postoperative patients. • Delegate to staff members and prioritize patient assignments St. Elizabeth Medical Center (August 2005 –May 2006) Utica, NY Permitted-Licensed Practical Nurse Medical-Surgical unit • Worked under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse. • Recognized change in patient condition and report to Registered Nurse. • Proper administration of medications. • Initiation, care, and usage of peripheral intravenous access. • Computerized documentation of assessments. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: • Licensed Registered Nurse, NYS 579215-1, FL 9316522 • Florida State ARNP 9316522 • NYS Nurse Practitioner: F336761 • ANCC Certified • BLS • ACLS • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification • St. Elizabeth Medical Center Preceptor Certification PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: • American Nurses Association • New York State Nurses Association • Participant in St. Elizabeth Medical Center Preceptor Program HONORS AND AWARDS: • President’s List (2007-2009) • Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society (2009) • Julia O. Wells Foundation Scholarship (2009) • Working Solutions Health Care Scholarship (2010) • SUNY IT Annual Nurse Practitioner Teaching Day Presenter (2011)

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