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Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long
Join nurse and healthcare leader Kimberly C. Long as she sits down with top nursing executives to uncover the defining moments that shaped their careers. In each 10-minute episode, guests share the challenges, breakthroughs, and insights that helped them grow as leaders. From inspiring team culture to improving patient care and navigating complex healthcare systems, Kimberly brings out practical lessons and actionable strategies that nursing leaders can apply every day. Whether you’re a seasoned CNO or an emerging leader, these conversations offer a front-row seat to the wisdom and experiences that drive success in nursing leadership.
Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long
Karrie Powell, CEO of ATC Healthcare
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karrie Powell, CEO of ATC Healthcare, to explore her journey in healthcare leadership. Karrie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the mentors who guided her, and the strategies she uses to stay grounded as a leader. From opening new hospitals in California to transforming rural healthcare systems in South Carolina, Karrie provides invaluable insights for nurses, aspiring leaders, and anyone passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Tune in to hear her advice for new nurses, the importance of mentorship, and how to lead with purpose, resilience, and community focus.
00:00 – Kimberly Long:
Thank you for your willingness to share some of your expertise with us this morning. I'd like to introduce to the listeners, Carrie Powell. She is the chief executive officer for ATC Healthcare, correct?
00:14 – Karrie Powell:
That's right. Good morning. Good morning, everyone. Good afternoon.
00:15 – Kimberly Long:
Well, you know what? I wanted to ask you a few questions just to kind of give some information and some inspiration to the people who are listening.
00:22 – Kimberly Long:
Every leader has a journey that they go on to get to where they are. Can you tell us a little bit about yours and what challenges sort of shaped the path that you're on?
00:38 – Karrie Powell:
Sure, so that's a great question… [shares leadership journey, mentors, experience opening hospitals, work with Kaiser Permanente, HCA, and ATC Healthcare]
02:44 – Kimberly Long:
That is… I love that. That's excellent.
02:58 – Kimberly Long:
As you look back on your career, what was the pivotal moment in your career that defined the leader that you've become?
03:53 – Karrie Powell:
Wow… [shares experience transitioning to rural hospital in South Carolina, mission-driven work, improving outcomes, impact on community]
04:44 – Kimberly Long:
That's wonderful. That impact is vital.
05:02 – Kimberly Long:
Leadership can be isolating sometimes. What strategies help you connect and stay grounded under those circumstances?
05:16 – Karrie Powell:
Yeah… [shares importance of mentors, professional coaching, and guidance from experienced leaders]
06:16 – Kimberly Long:
Sometimes those little tips help a great deal.
06:20 – Kimberly Long:
Lastly, what piece of advice would you give to someone just starting their nursing career?
06:20 – Karrie Powell:
Right… [shares advice for new nurses, importance of staying grounded, being part of a team, value of travel experience, and resilience]
07:52 – Kimberly Long:
Carrie, that is excellent advice. And that's actually the last question that I have. I want to tell you, it's wonderful to see you and hear your voice. Thank you for taking so much time with us today.
08:00 – Karrie Powell:
Yes, absolutely. You guys are doing great things out there in California. So goodbye from South Carolina.
08:13 – Kimberly Long:
Take care.
