Austyn Powers, ARNP
- Pulmonary Critical Care
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Gender: Male
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Languages Spoken:
- English
About Austyn Powers, ARNP
Medical School Education
- Maryville University
- Upper Iowa University
- Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine
Undergraduate University
Internships
Board Certifications
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American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Pulmonary Critical Care
Biography
Why did you become a physician/provider?
In school, I was lead into nursing by a family friend who was a nurse practitioner herself. She encouraged the idea that nursing is difficult yet versatile, and that is exactly what I desired. After years of nursing, I knew that becoming an advanced care provider was exactly what I needed to fulfill my desires to make a difference in the lives of those in critical conditions and for their families in need.
As a provider, what is your medical philosophy?
Ensuring patients and their families feel safe, cared for, listened to and involved in decision making is of utmost importance in my practice.
What type of care/clinical interests are you most passionate about?
The intensive care setting interests me the most, being there and providing care during an individual's most vulnerable time.
Why did you choose your specialty?
Working as an ICU nurse confirmed my decision to become an acute care/gerontology nurse practitioner. I felt advancing my career in this field was the perfect next step. I constantly thought outside-the-box at the bedside of patient care. Thinking through complex diagnoses and potential plans for care came easy to me. This lead to my interest in becoming the provider.
What qualities best describe the care you provide your patients?
I believe it's important to build rapport, encourage family involvement, and emphathize with patients during complex, acute-care situations and later stages of life. These are all essential parts of creating a safe environment patients trust.
Being a healthcare provider, what drives/motivates you each day?Every clinical situation yields different opportunities for providers. Knowing presenting symptoms and/or patient concerns are not always identical among conditions allows for critical thinking skills, collaboration as a medical team, and deep consideration to ensure a proper diagnosis is achieved and a patient is treated appropriately. I firmly believe by practicing with these beliefs in mind, patients will receive more appropriate care and therefore, feel more valued - which should be the ultimate goal for all providers.
What is the most important thing patients should know about you and your practice? I truly care. I am always available for questions, concerns or further explanation.
Personal Interests:
In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, road cycling and traveling to new cities.