Noelle M.

Adams, BSN, RN
Minneapolis, MN 55410
612-791-7250

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Professional Summary: Impact medical markets which improve the quality of life for patients; and,
positively turn the switch on everyday medical practice and standards of care.

Nursing and clinical educator experience in Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Medical, Surgical
and Emergency Departments, as well as, Home Care and Long-term Care

Manage teams and partner with other cross-functional teams to build the strength of the group.
Provide regulatory & clinical strategies to develop business to its fullest potential.
Work within accepted clinical guidelines and regulations to assist medical staff and organizations to devise the best

protocols and algorithms.

Consultative selling skills by coming from a needs-based approach.
Projects delivered polished and on time as I work best when motivated by producing exemplary results.
Coach & develop individuals skills to benefit and grow the strength of an entire team.
Professional credibility with demonstrated success influencing peers and leaders through responsible negotiation
skills.
Delivery of superior customer service as detail-oriented clinical support increases brand confidence.
Develop and communicate sales, marketing and educational plans in the most effective manner to grow product
utilization, which include: Medical Devices, Information Systems, Laboratory Biomarkers, Patient Monitoring
Equipment and Disposables.
Broad medical experience as a Nurse and within the Biotech Industry:
Intensive Care Units (Cardiovascular, Cath Lab, Pulmonary, Medical, Surgical ICUs, PICUs, NICUs)
Operating Rooms (CVOR and General Surgery),
ED, Acute Care, Long-term Care and Home Care Case Management.
Approachable and appealing presentation style tailored for a wide-variety of audiences and educational levels.
Keen understanding of patient quality dynamics and management priorities in order to optimize product use for the
benefit of clinicians and patients.

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS LEADERSHIP IN GREATER MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN

2014 - present
Founder | RN
Minneapolis, MN
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
April 18, 2011 August 22, 2014
Senior Clinical Science Liaison

Toronto, ON >>>>>>>>(Developed Market in whole country of Canada): August 9, 2013 - August 22, 2014
Northwest USA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><(7-State Territory): April 18, 2011 August 9, 2013
Developed laboratory diagnostic biomarkers business in the Northwest region of the USA and Canada by providing

succinct product information, clinical education and bringing people with mutual interest together.
Grew utilization from an unknown product (product launch) to generating organic growth.
Increased utilization of biomarker and maximized market penetration from ZERO to >20% in Northwest USA.
Educated regarding Infection, Sepsis, Laboratory Biomarkers and Antimicrobial Stewardship.
Adapted Senior CSL role to initiate and develop business in Canada.
Managed and grew demand generation activity, while increasing utilization of biomarker.
Crafted and provided cutting edge education programs in Critical Care Units (adult, pediatric, neonatal), Acute Care
Areas, Operating Rooms, Emergency Departments and Long-term Care Facilities.
Built alliance partnerships with largest laboratory companies.
Worked within procurement regulations in USA and Canada.
Initiated plans with clinician researchers in Canada & USA for international clinical trials.

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Presented products & indications of use (IFUs) which were both solicited and unsolicited.
Documented activity per FDA and other regulatory agencies as required by law.
Supported healthcare professionals with peer education maintaining current research and accepted practice guidelines.
Built key relationships with the continuum of customers; i.e. alliance partners, professional organizations, hospital
staff, KOLs, government officials, public health and C-Suite administrators.
Presented to any size group or level of expertise with adaptive skill.
Assimilated scientific and clinical information, along with financial data to prove real value.
Organized clinical education activity at national and international medical conferences.
Detailed and executed plans for gathering Advisory Board and Round Table sessions to ensure clinical accessibility
of scientific information and gauge new areas of relevancy.
Core clinical education: Laboratory Biomarkers, Infection Control/Prevention, Sepsis & Antimicrobial stewardship.
Received Q4 2012 Science Liaison Award for Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) project.

COVIDIEN
SOMANETICS CORPORATION (ACQUIRED IN 2010)

June 2006 - January 2011

Clinical Development Manager, Western USA

Developed and supported global marketing educational installations for INVOS monitor..
Managed and developed field team in Western USA region directly reporting to me throughout the sales process.
Core clinical education settings: CVOR, Surgery, Cath Lab, NICU, PICUs, & all Adult ICUs.
Incorporated VitalSync information system into product line. VitalSync was a bedside monitor which became a
mobile-enabled monitor and EMR.
Created customer sales and training aids, evaluated their efficacy and refined their content consistently.
Defined standards and created measurement standards which required ingenuity and creativity.
Provided regulatory support for INVOS & VitalSync while collaborating on cross functional teams.
Managed Sales and Clinical teams in Western USA to develop continuing education.
Collaborated with West Region Manager to maximize potential of the West Region.
Developed & presented with Clinical Development Team core clinical education programs internally and externally.
Mentored clinical and sales team, both new and established employees.
Western Region grew to > 95 Hospital Accounts during this time.
INVOS, Cerebral and Somatic Oximeter, became the gold standard around the world in congenital cardiac
surgeries, ECMO and critical disease processes during my tenure.
Received Circle of Champions Award (Presidents Club Award) in 2010.

Clinical Manager, Northwest Region

December 2008 - January 2011

June 2006 - December 2008

Primary product: INVOS Regional Oximeter for Cerebral and Somatic Use.
Secondary Product: CoreRestore (Ventricular Re-Modeling).
Collaborated with primary salesperson and regional manager to meet goals.
Medical Education Markets: Operating Room Departments (CVOR), Cath Lab & Intensive Care Units (Adult ICU,
Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU).
Educated and presented to administrators, physicians, perfusionists, nurses, respiratory therapists and ancillary staff
on how to utilize and evaluate outcomes of regional oximetry for their specific clinical needs.
Growth from <5 Hospital Accounts to >35 Hospital Accounts.
Initiated and developed largest accounts in the Western Region.
Expanded disposable sensor usage in territory from <$180,000 to >$4 million.
Facilitated consignment contracts to capital purchases.
Received Sales Region of the Year Award in 2007.

OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (OHSU)

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Noelle M. Adams, BSN, RN

Minneapolis, MN 55410
612-791-7250

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Portland, Oregon
Only Teaching Hospital in State of Oregon

Staff, Charge & Preceptor Nurse

May 2003 - January 2007

Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Cardiac and CardioVascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit
Float to all ICUs: Neurological, Trauma and Medical
MEDICAL EXPRESS/AMERICAN MOBILE NURSES
Travel Nurse
OHSU, Portland, OR
May 2003 January 2005
Intensive Care Units: Surgical, Medical, Trauma/Neurological & Cardiac
Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA
February 2003 - May 2003
Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units: Medical, Surgical & Cardiac

ARROW INTERNATIONAL
Reading, PA [based in Portland, OR]
Clinical Support Specialist

July 2005 - December 2005

Educated and supported cardiac cath lab, critical care, OR and other hospital staff regarding Cardiac Assist, IABP
equipment and operation (including fiber optic transducers).

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HEALTH SYSTEM

Albuquerque. New Mexico

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse

1998 - 2003

Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Code Blue Team, PICC Team.

Member of Wound & Skin Committee and Education Committee
Preformed wound care standards on VA National Training Video
Created and instituted Transport Packs for Medical Emergency Team on VA campus and Kirkland Air Force Base.
Served as AACN Social Chairperson (American Association of Critical Care Nurses)
Outstanding merit award 2001

DCI, DIALYSIS CLINIC INCORPORATED

University of New Mexico Medical Center
1997 - 1998
Acute Dialysis in all Critical Care Units
Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult ICUs

ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

1994 - 1999

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Home Care Case Manager, Telemetry, ICU, Charge Nurse, Float Nurse
LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS
Registered Nurse: Oregon, Washington, Minnesota
BLS, ACLS, PALS (recertification completed January 2015)
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
American Thoracic Society (ATS), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Canadian Critical Care (CCC), Canadian Association Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID/AMMI)

TRAINING AND SKILLS

Certified Integrity Sales Trainer, VitalSmarts: Influencer Training (Crucial Conversations), Management by Strengths
MS Office, Outlook, iWorks, Salesforce, Concur, Presentation Software

AWARDS

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Science Liaison Award (Highest Award), Q4 2012
Covidien/Somanetics Circle of Champions (Presidents Club) 2010
Somanetics Region of the Year (Presidents Club), 2007
OHSU Rose Awards from patients, families and staff during tenure: May 2003 January 2007
National Veteran Administration Clinical Achievement, 2000

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1994

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