Updated: 12/20/2016 Curriculum Vitae Name: Mark-Christopher Adams, PhD, MHA, MS, BS, APRN-BC, WHNP-BC, CNS Title: Chief Clinical Administrator/APRN The Women s Center Office Address: The Women s Center Atlanta, GA 30342 Office Telephone: 404.257.0750 (Fax: 404.257.1245) PERSONAL Home Address: 3171 Oakdale Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 Telephone: 404.883.3402/Home 404.234.4797/Cell Email: Obgynnp1911@gmail.com Citizenship: USA EDUCATION Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA. 2006-2009. Doctorate of Nursing Practice Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. 2002-2005. Master of Healthcare Administration Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. 2002-2005. Master of Science, Nursing Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. 1999-2002. Bachelor of Science, Nursing Thomasville High School, Thomasville, GA. 1991-1995. HS diploma LICENSURE Registered Nurse in Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia CERTIFICATION Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) AWHONN Fetal Monitor Instructor Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) National Certification Corporation (NCC) Women s Health Care Nurse Practitioner PROFESSIONAL Academic Appointments: 2011-2012 Clinical Faculty Instructor, School of Nursing, Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston, GA CLINICAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS 2016 present Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University Preceptor: Master of Science in Nursing Program Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Students Course Coordination: Undergraduate: o NURS2922: Obstetric Nursing Concepts (Nursing, Associates Degree Program): Su11 F11, Su12, F12 Page 1

Updated: 12/20/2016 Administrative Responsibilities / Appointments 2015-Present Chief Clinical Administrator/APRN, The Women s Center, Atlanta, GA 30342 2014-Present Director of Nursing/APRN, The Women s Center, Atlanta, GA 30342 2010-2013 Director, Perinatal Services, Observation, and Respiratory Therapy, Eastside Medical Center, Snellville, GA 2007-2010 Director, Women s Services, South Fulton Medical Center, East Point, GA 2006-2007 Clinical Manager, Labor & Deliver/Antepartum Unit, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA 2005-2006 Clinical Nurse Specialist, Maternal/Child Administration, Southern Regional Medical Center, Riverdale, GA. AWARDS/HONORS: Inductee, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society, School of Nursing, Georgia State University, Epsilon Alpha Chapter, 2002 Dean s List, Georgia State University, 1999-2002 Faculty Scholar, Georgia State University, 1999-2001 Grady Scholar, Grady Health System, 2000 Who s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 1996. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/LEADERSHIP: Member, American Nurses Association (since 2009) Member, Georgia Nurses Association (since 2009) Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (since 2011) Member, Sigma Theta Tau (since 2002); Epsilon Alpha Chapter Educational Affiliate, American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (since 2005) Member, Association of Women s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (since 2007) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated (since 1996) Vice-Polemarch, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated 2008 2012; Anniston-Piedmont Alumni Chapter Volunteer for Hosea Feed the Hungry, Atlanta, GA, 2000-present Volunteer for The Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully, Incorporation, Atlanta, GA, 2011 PRESENTATIONS AND/OR PUBLICATIONS: Invited Presentations: Presenter, Neonatal Resuscitation. Continuing Education Seminar for Walton County EMS. Presented at Walton County Campus of Athens Technical College. Monroe, GA. (March, 2013). Presenter, Neonatal Resuscitation. Continuing Education Seminar for Gwinnett County Fire/EMS, Station 8. Grayson, GA. (March 2013). Presenter, Retention of Nurse Managers in an Evolving Health Care Environment. The Medical College of Georgia for Doctoral Defense, Augusta, GA. (August, 2009) Keynote Speaker and Presenter, Nurse Empowerment. Presented at South Fulton Medical Center, East Point, GA. (July, 2009). Presenter, Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy/Pharmacokinetics in Pregnancy. Presented Specialty Curriculum: Versant Program, East Point, GA. (March, 2009) Page 2

Updated: 12/20/2016 Presenter, Obstetrical Emergencies. Presented Specialty Curriculum: Versant Program, East Point, GA. (March, 2009) Presenter, Diabetes in Pregnancy. Presented Versant Program, East, Point, GA. (March, 2009) Presenter, Newborn Thermoregulation/Newborn Physical Assessment. Presented Specialty Curriculum: Versant Program, East, Point, GA. (September, 2008) Presenter, Multiple Gestation/Intrauterine Fetal Demise. Presented Specialty Curriculum: Versant Program, East Point, GA. (September, 2009) Presenter, Adaptation from Intrauterine life to Extrauterine Life. Presented High Risk Obstetrics Conference, Riverdale, GA. (August, 2007) Professional Responsibilities Leadership March, 2015 Present: Chief Clinical Administrator. Responsible for day-to-day management of Center, including implementation of rules and policies; managing all clinical aspects of patient care; promotes and assures quality assurance in all aspects of patient care, facility, Center quality and utilization of independent contractors; Oversees planning and implementation of programs, training, and Center growth; Serves in an outreach capacity for legislative issues, partnering with the community and hospitals to facilitate increase access to reproductive healthcare services, awareness, training, and research; Plans and coordinates medical and nursing services; In summary, responsible for patient care, management, resources management, and fiscal management with regards to clinical services. The Women s Center. Atlanta, GA. April, 2014 Present: Director of Nursing/APRN. Serve to oversee the Nursing and Medical staff of the facility, and patient care overall. Worked closely with the Medical Director to help create, instill and maintain all relevant protocols, develop or revise policies and procedures, supervise and create where appropriate trainings and quality assurance programs, provide direct clinical/staff support, and provide direct patient care. Provide quality patient centered Women s Health services for patients including comprehensive physical examinations, routine and appropriate sick care assessments and interventions; counsel women regarding contraceptive options, sexual health choices and safe sexual behavior; provide oncall guidance and coordinate care for gynecological related emergencies; insert and remove Mirena, ParaGard and Nexplanon contraceptive devices; perform infection testing, treatment and follow-up care. The Women s Center. Atlanta, GA. March, 2011 June, 2013: Director of Respiratory Therapy & Observation Unit. Directorship of a 15- bed Observation/Clinical Decision Unit and a Respiratory Therapy Department. Fiscally and operationally responsible for maximizing departmental functions and development of programs and staff. Eastside Medical Center. Snellville, GA February, 2010 June, 2013: Director of Perinatal Services. Fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, restructuring, downsizing, recruitment, administration over a 18-bed Level III NICU, 22-bed Mother/Baby unit, 13-bed LDR unit, 6 bed Antepartum unit, 2-Operating Room Suites. Oversee the development of programs, staff development, strategic goals, budgeting, quality, and facilities management. Eastside Medical Center. Snellville, GA 2007 2010: Director of Women s Services. Managed 24-hour for-profit inpatient and ambulatory departments. Supervises nursing and ancillary staff. Serve on multiple committees, including Quality Management and Joint Commission Preparation. Provides clinical leadership and administrative direction for the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating of patient care/nursing service consistent with the mission, strategic plan, and resources. South Fulton Medical Center. East Point, GA Page 3

Updated: 12/20/2016 2006 2007: Clinical Manager of Labor & Delivery/Antepartum Unit. Managed a Perinatal Services unit with three operating rooms, a post anesthesia care unit, high-risk pregnancy and antepartum maternity services. Responsible for 24-hour operations, and 110 employees. Piedmont Hospital. Atlanta, GA 2005 2006: Clinical Nurse Specialist of Maternal/Child Administration. Served a as the nurse clinician and nurse expert for clinical practice, teaching, research, consulting, and management for a Level III Perinatal Services (L&D, NICU, Mother/Baby), Pediatrics, and Gynecology. Played a vital role in the delivery of high quality nursing care for a 62-bed unit that focused on evidence-based practices and cost-effective patient care. Southern Regional Medical Center. Riverdale, GA 2002-2009: Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse of Mother-Baby Unit and Labor & Delivery. Worked as a Charge and Staff Nurse of a 17- beds LDR, 7-bed OB ICU, 5-OR Suites,4-bed PACU unit, and 23-bed Mother-Baby Unit; a Level I teaching facility, which collaborated with Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine. A 953-bed, not-for-profit, healthcare facility. Atlanta, GA SERVICE TO ORGANIZATIONS Hospital Committees: 2013: Chair, DAISY Award 2010-2013: Member, Emergency Management Planning Committee May, 2012: Chair, Nurses Week Committee 2012-2013: Member, Sepsis Implementation Committee 2012-2013: Member, Eastside Medical Center Community Outreach Committee 2011-2013: Member, Women s & Children s Service Group (OB Clinical Work Group) 2010-2011: Co-Chairperson, Nurse Practice Council 2007-2010: Member, Nursing Leadership Council 2005-2006: Chair, Joint Commission Readiness Taskforce Maternal/Child Administration 2005-2006: Chair, Interdisciplinary Rounds Taskforce 2002-2003: Chair, Customer Service Committee RESEARCH Active Support 10/11/2016 present Washington University (McNicoholas): Levonorgestrel intrauterine system for emergency contraception. This project will evaluate the effectiveness of the LNG-IUS as a method of emergency contraception (EC) by comparing observed pregnancy rates in those receiving oral levonorgestrel and LNG-IUS. Role: Site PI Page 4