Kelly Powell
Myersville,MD
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Educator with 15 years of combined experience in maternal health, gynecology, high-risk obstetrics, pediatric nursing, precepting, and nurse education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
Kaiser Permanente
08.2022 - Current
- Provided clinical education, professional development, mentoring, and leadership in ambulatory care, including nursing and clinical assistant orientation, competency validation, preceptor and mentor programs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and operational leaders to plan, develop, implement, and schedule professional development, training, and educational activities to ensure staff deliver quality care and maintain patient safety in the ambulatory care clinics
- Served as the Primary Nurse Planner for the Mid-Atlantic region and work with the VNA to maintain organizational accreditation through the ANCC and award contact hours to nursing staff
- Rounded in clinics, provide real-time coaching and just-in-time training
- Partnered with CME/MAPMG to provide Professional Development and continuing education to the nurses within the organization
- Developed and implemented HIV Medication training for Infectious Disease nurses.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members and created initial and ongoing competency guides.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, such as simulation-based learning.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration and core clinical skills, and supervised unlicensed assistive personal while administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Lead instructor for the Medical Assistant Program.
- Created and developed lesson plans.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences, guiding students in applying their knowledge to real-world situations.
Registered Nurse, OBGYN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs in an ambulatory care center.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments of OBGYN patients to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided perinatal education, performed NSTs, administered IV's, and supported 10 physicians in an ambulatory care setting.
Adjunct Clinical Nurse Instructor
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported nursing student's skill development through hands-on demonstrations and supervised clinical experiences in labor and delivery.
Registered Nurse, Perinatology
Kaiser Permanente
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Supported the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician and Sonographer in an ambulatory care setting.
- Provided and coordinated the care of high-risk patients with complications of pregnancy.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Responded to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physicians and midwives during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patients, and attending to babies after birth.
- Precepted and trained new nurses when hired in labor and delivery.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients in the Pediatric ICU.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing expertise in pediatric ICU practices and fostering professional growth within the team.
Wellness Center Associate
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 07.2009
Supervisor/Claims Analyst
UNITED HEALTHCARE/MAMSI
09.1998 - 08.2007
- Managed a claims processing team of 12+ employees
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Womens Health Nurse Practicitioner
Drexel University
12.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
05.2009
NURSE COACHING/HOLISTIC HEALTH -
The Nurse Coach Collective
08.2019
Skills
- Adult Teaching Strategies
- Clinical expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical Instruction
- Excellent Communication
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Curriculum Development
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, R186019, 10/01/24
- Registered Nurse in DC, RN1062576, 06/01/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 12/01/25
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification, POW104399585
- Nurse Coaching Certification, 08/01/19
Remote Collaboration Tools
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Epic
- Blackboard
Timeline
Clinical Educator
Kaiser Permanente
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, OBGYN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Perinatology
Kaiser Permanente
01.2017 - 09.2018
Adjunct Clinical Nurse Instructor
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
04.2012 - 04.2017
Wellness Center Associate
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 07.2009
Supervisor/Claims Analyst
UNITED HEALTHCARE/MAMSI
09.1998 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Womens Health Nurse Practicitioner
Drexel University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
NURSE COACHING/HOLISTIC HEALTH -
The Nurse Coach Collective
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