Robin Powell

Educate people on their diabetes, including complications with diabetes and its relation to other health conditions. Give guidance on medication management safety including the use of insulin therapy. Provide education on the self-monitoring of blood glucose levels including technique and interpretation of results. Support goal setting and the implementation of strategies to achieve health goals. Encourage collaboration between other health providers involved in the diabetes health care team. Educate people new to insulin pump therapy. Download devices, review data, and collaborate with Endocrinologist for insulin pump adjustments. Chart audits. Update insulin dosing plans and Diabetes Medical Management Plan at Pediatric Endocrinologist office. Triage calls for adult and pediatric telehealth. Pend medication orders and referrals for Endocrinologist.

Held Charge Nurse position in CCU. Delegated patient assignments as appropriate, coordinated care for patients according to their treatment. Cared for ventilated patients, performed tracheostomy and wound care, managed DKA patients, assisted with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, and central line insertion.

Upon graduation of Nursing school, transferred to a nursing position. Assessed and delivered proficient care and treatment for pulmonary patients. Cared for clients with tracheostomy, bi-level airway pressure, and continuous positive airway pressure.

Prepared and analyzed body fluids to determine normal or abnormal findings to assist physicians in diagnosing and selecting treatment options. Performed quality control and maintenance on various instrumentation in Hematology and Chemistry. Trained coworkers on new instrumentation and computer system.