Bernadette Adams, FNP

Practices at Bland Clinic - VMH, 608 634-3126

Specialty: Family Medicine

Education:
Oregon Health and Science Services University School of Nursing, Portland, OR, Graduate Research Assistant 1990

Experience:
1994-2007 Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, Cashton, WI; Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Director

1991-1994 U.S. Public Health Service, Indian Health Service Hospital, Sells, AZ; Family Nurse Practitioner/Health Educator

1989-1990 Oregon Health Services University Hospital, Portland, OR; Coronary Care Unit staff nurse

1988-2003 U.S. Naval Reserve Corps Officer; Provided direct patient care to reservists; served as Officer in Charge, Fleet Hospital 23 Det. 1 (95-98), Administrative Assistant, Assistant Training Officer, and Officer in Charge of a clinic.

1981-1988 United States Naval Nurse Corps Officer, Staff nurse in obstetrics, newborn nursery, medicine, gynecologic surgery and oncology

Awards:
U.S. Navy Achievement Medal, 1996
National Defense Medal, 1991
U.S. Navy Commendation Medal, 1988

Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner 1991-present, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Basic Life Support, 1981 - present, American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 1988-prresent, American Heart Association

Clinical interests: Full spectrum of family practice