KEVIN POWELL
Dothan
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success in providing individualized patient care, in various intensive care settings. Committed to delivering the best patient care possible through proper care plan management, implementation of patient specific interventions, and explaining necessary topics with effective communication. A proven leader focused on enhancing patient care as well as patient satisfaction while streamlining safety protocols for the comprehensive patient care process.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB Medical West/Intensive Care Unit
05.2025 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital/ICU, MICU, SICU Float
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitor and record symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and information to the physician.
- Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostics tests to identify and assess the patient’s condition.
- Carefully observe and document patient medical information and vital signs.
- Document patients’ medical histories and assessment findings.
- Document patients’ treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s response and conditions.
- Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
- Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctor’s order.
- Monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
- Treating wounds and providing advanced life support.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.
- Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Assess patients’ pain levels and sedation requirements.
- Critical Care Float: MICU, SICU, CCU, and PCU
Registered Nurse
Vaughn Regional Medical Center/Float Pool, ICU, MET Team
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Admitting and assessing new patients.
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Administering ordered medications that are appropriate for each patient.
- Operating and maintaining essential medical equipment.
- Performing and/or ordering tests, labs, and assessments.
- Documenting patient needs and progress according to designated care plan.
- Providing wound care (especially if specific hospitals do not have a wound care RN).
- Facilitating transportation to a rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, home, etc.
- Providing support and education to patients and their family members/care givers.
- Provide critical care expertise for patients who demonstrate signs of imminent clinical deterioration.
- Med/Surg and ICU float
Registered Nurse
Northport Medical Center/Rehab, Rapid Response Team
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Aid patients with disabilities and chronic illness in attaining optimal function, adequate health standards, and adapting to a new altered lifestyle.
- Setting realistic goals and treatment plans.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (including Physicians, Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy).
- Provide care to restore and maintain function as well as prevent complications.
- Provide patient and family education, counseling, and case management.
- Serve as a patient and family advocate.
- Care for a wide range of patients while focusing on post CVAs and post Orthopedic Surgery patients.
- Rehab
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital/Coronary Care Unit, MICU, SICU
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist in various cardiac procedures, such as stress tests and electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker- monitor, assess, and care for patients pre- and post-op.
- Cardiac catheterization- monitor, assess, and care for patients pre- and post-op.
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)- monitor, assess, and care for patients pre- and post-op.
- Impella- monitor, assess, and care for patients pre- and post-op.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)- monitor, assess, and care for patients pre- and post-op (Day 2 and beyond).
- Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)- monitor, assess, and care for patient during treatment, perform necessary machine troubleshooting for continued treatment, and discontinue treatment once completed.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and changes in symptoms.
- Administer medications.
- Initiate, Titrate, and Discontinue all necessary IV drips when necessary.
- Conduct assessments of patients' cardiac health and review patients' medical histories.
- Perform physical examinations and analyze diagnostic test results.
- Provide guidance and information to patients and their families about cardiac health.
- Respond to cardiac emergencies and perform lifesaving interventions as needed.
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU) float in MICU and SICU
Registered Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center/Critical Care Unit
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, performing frequent assessments, strict observation and evaluation of vital signs and lab values, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Patient Care, Intern II
Southeast Health Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepare patients for transport to other hospital departments for testing.
- Chart either handwritten or input electronically.
- Bathe patients and change beds.
- Dress and feed patients.
- Utilize therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate the patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Administer CPR according to American Heart Association Standards to patients in cardiac arrest, on an emergency basis.
- Interact with physician regarding patient's conditions.
3rd Shift Section Leader/Lead Technician
1888 Mills LLC
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Evaluated performance and provided feedback.
- Reported to HR and senior management.
- Managed workflow productivity.
- Helped in resolving employee issues and disputes.
- Inspected buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
- Repaired faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Troy University
Dothan, ALAssociates Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, ALSkills
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring, Patient Monitoring, Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Education, Documentation, Discharge Coordination
- Medication Administration, Care Plan Implementation
- Time Management, Task Prioritization, Chart Updating
- Infectious Disease Control, Lab Result Interpretation, Medical Assessment
- Ventilator Support, IV Management, Patient Assessment
- Critical Care, Cardiac Care, At-risk Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment, Life-sustaining Machines
- Performing EKGs, IV Setup, Feeding Pumps
- Data Collection, Flow Sheet Charting, EMR / EHR
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB Medical West/Intensive Care Unit
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital/ICU, MICU, SICU Float
08.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Vaughn Regional Medical Center/Float Pool, ICU, MET Team
05.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Northport Medical Center/Rehab, Rapid Response Team
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital/Coronary Care Unit, MICU, SICU
11.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center/Critical Care Unit
08.2021 - 10.2022
Patient Care, Intern II
Southeast Health Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit
02.2021 - 08.2021
3rd Shift Section Leader/Lead Technician
1888 Mills LLC
07.2014 - 09.2017
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Troy University
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