Karen Adams
About Karen Adams
Karen Adams is a Nurse Practitioner at Scripps Health with over 25 years of experience in nursing, having worked in various hospitals across California and holding degrees in Psychology, Registered Nursing, and Family Nurse Practitioner.
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Karen Adams is a Nurse Practitioner currently employed at Scripps Health.
Career at Scripps Health
Karen Adams has been working as a Nurse Practitioner at Scripps Health since October 2018. With a current tenure exceeding five years, she brings extensive expertise to her role, accumulated through various assignments in nursing over the past 25 years.
Previous Roles in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
From 2015 to 2019, Karen Adams served as a Nurse Practitioner in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Pain Management in Escondido, CA. This position involved comprehensive patient care relating to rehabilitation and pain management, contributing substantially to her professional experience.
Experience in Behavioral Health
Karen Adams has significant experience in behavioral health settings. She worked at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital as an R.N. from 2011 to 2015 and at Aurora Behavioral Health System from 2008 to 2012. These roles provided her with valuable expertise in mental health care.
Extensive Nursing Career
Karen Adams has over 25 years of experience in nursing. She has worked at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego for eight years, from 2000 to 2008, and spent two years at Children's Hospital Los Angeles from 1997 to 1999. Her extensive career also includes earlier nursing roles in various settings.
Educational Background
Karen Adams holds a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from California State University San Marcos (2012-2015). Before that, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing from the University of Utah (1994-1997) and another Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Washington (1987-1991).