Is patient a common noun

The Word 'patiently' is not a noun; patiently is an adverb, a Word that modifies a verb. Example:

We patiently waited for the cake to bake.

The Word patiently is the adverb form for the noun patience, a common noun; a Word for the ability to continue doing something for a long time without losing interest, especially something difficult; a solitaire card game.