Nadira Adams

Compassionate and dependable Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with 9+ years of nursing experience and a proven ability to lead with confidence in high-intensity environments. Recognized for mentoring peers, fostering collaboration, and advocating for patient needs while maintaining a patient-first approach. Quick to learn and eager to grow, with a strong desire to expand expertise in maternity and other areas of women's health.

Dedicated to professional development and to guiding women through every stage of their health journey with empathy, education, and empowerment.

Advanced Practice Nurse at Planned Parenthood (2022-03 – Present)

Deliver comprehensive reproductive and preventive care to 30+ patients daily, improving access to abortion services, contraception, STI testing/treatment, menopause management, and patient education.

• Independently conduct patient exams, screenings, diagnoses, prescriptions, and management plans, ensuring timely and accurate care.
• Prescribe and manage medications, enhancing continuity of care and reducing delays in treatment initiation.
• Lead a team of 7 nurses and medical assistants by delegating tasks, answering clinical questions, and offering guidance on best practices, resulting in stronger staff confidence and clinical performance.
• Partner with the Center Manager to streamline workflows, strengthen team cohesion, and support efficient day-to-day operations in a high-volume care environment.

Registered Nurse at Planned Parenthood (2018-12 – 2022-03)

• Educated and counseled patients on health maintenance, pregnancy options, contraception methods, primary care, STI/HIV testing, annual PAPs, and follow-up care, empowering patients to make informed decisions.
• Accurately documented patient medical histories, concerns, and informed consents to support effective treatment planning and regulatory compliance.
• Created an inclusive, safe environment for patients to share experiences confidentially, strengthening trust while upholding clinical guidelines and patient safety standards.
• Utilized vertical questioning techniques to elicit comprehensive health information, leading to more accurate diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated, high-quality care while upholding workplace values of respect, accountability, and compassion.

Registered Nurse at Monmouth Medical Center (2016-10 – 2018-12)

Delivered comprehensive mother-baby nursing care, supporting recovery of new mothers and health of newborns in the immediate postpartum period.

• Educated and counseled new mothers on newborn care, including breastfeeding, bathing, and safe sleep practices, improving confidence in at-home care.
• Assessed mothers for postpartum depression and connected them with professional and community resources, promoting early intervention and long-term well-being.
• Partnered with pediatricians and neonatal nurse practitioners to perform and interpret newborn screenings (daily weights, hearing screens, glucose, PKU, bilirubin), ensuring timely treatment and optimal outcomes.
• Served as Charge Nurse, supervising and delegating assignments to nursing staff based on patient acuity, improving workflow efficiency and quality of care.

Master of Science in Nursing in Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner – Frontier Nursing University (2022-03)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Georgian Court University (2016-05)