Mikayla Powell
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford Hospital, excelling in patient education and IV management. Proven leadership in critical care settings, adept at implementing treatment protocols and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in ventilator support and crisis intervention, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience delivering high-acuity care in Intensive Care Units (ICU). Proven ability to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide excellent patient-centered care. Skilled in ventilator management, critical patient monitoring, and advanced life support. Committed to continuous learning and excellence in clinical practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients with multi-system failure, trauma, post-operative complications, and sepsis.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients with multi-system failure, trauma, post-operative complications, and sepsis.
- Monitor and manage life-support systems including ventilators, IV drips, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to formulate and adjust care plans.
- Document patient status, progress, and responses to treatment using [EHR system name].
Education
No Degree - General
Macomb Community College
Warren, MIBachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI04-2023
Skills
- Ultrasound guided IV trained
- Lab result interpretation
- Discharge coordination
- Titratable IV management
- Ventilator support
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Epic and Cerner
- Ventilator Management, Arterial Lines, Central Line Care
- Rapid Response and Code Blue Protocols
- IV Pump and Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) – Member since 2025
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- CCRN
Awards
Daisy Award Nomination
Gift of Life Recognization
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
No Degree - General
Macomb Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
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