Ross Powell

Experience

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  United States Discinplinary Barracks

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Clinic Assistant Manager

  Provided routine and emergency medical care to inmates in the only maximum security detention facility for the Military. Ensured the health and safety of 450 inmates who were confined within death row, Special Housing Unit and general population. Coordinated care with external health care providers and those organic to Munson Health Clinic. Arraigned for clinic services such as physical therapy, Radiology optometry and audiology to see patients on a routine and emergency basis.- Ensured the clinic passed the American Correctional Association certification with out any deficiencies. Exibir menos

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  Munson Army Health Clinic

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Clinic Administrator

  Supervised 3 clinic Medical Support Assistants, 4 routine providers and 3 traveling providers. Responsible for overseeing the well-functioning of the clinic, including its staffing, financing, policy making, and patient care. - During facility remodeling, successfully relocated the clinic over a 4 day weekend to minimize interruptions to patient care.

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  U.S. Army 5/1 Cavalry

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Section Manager

  Supervised 16 Subordinate medics to provide routing and emergency medical care in a clinic and while in a combat zone. Trained and prepared 3 medics to deploy to a combat zone while in a Cavalry unit. • Planned and coordinated the $120,000 dollar remodeling and modernization of the clinic to improve clinic aesthetics, meet Joint Commission guidelines and increase patient care capabilities.

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  1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillary

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2012

  Senior Medical Representative / Instructor

  Serves as the District Senior Medic and Instructor for Basic Officers leaders Course. Plans and conducts all medical and administrative operations for the medical sections. Oversees and conducts treatment operations for all cadre and 120 students per cycle, 10 cycles per year. Plans and coordinates medical in-processing for the students. ensures training is conducted in accordance with established policies and regulation. Ensures that medical equipment is present, fully functional and communications with other emergency services is established. Ensures that student and cadre are protected while conducting operations in a wide range of austere environments. Acts as the Field Sanitation Manager while conducting operations in rural environments. Ensures that student and cadre are wearing Personal protective equipment to preserve hearing and eye sight. Maintains records, programs and policies in accordance with higher echelons of management, and presents those items for inspection upon request. Constant emphasis on safety resulted in over 2,500 accident free miles traveled in which over 1,000 passenger were transported in military vehicles with Zero safety incidents. Used Risk management and foresight in order to protect cadre and student During Fort Sill, Oklahoma 9th hottest summer on record, were daily temperature were in excess of 105 degrees, resulting in zero hot weather casualties. Using Lean Six Sigma Principle managed to reduce the in processing process from 3 days to 2 ultimately giving the school more time for training. Trained and Certified 12 other companies with in the district to meet the regional guidelines and to pass the organization inspection process. Exibir menos

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  642nd Engineer Battalion

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

  Office Manager

  I lead and mentored 18 employees who worked in a wide range of work disciplines. All of whom were responsible for the daily operations, sustainment and support of the company. I developed and mentored 3 subordinate medics to provide emergency and routine medical care with and without direct medical supervision. Ensured that the engineer company was able to perform its mission in both the garrison and while in austere environments. Planned, prepared and presented training to my team and others on mission essential task that would be required to be performed under stressful conditions. Trained over 500 soldiers in emergency life saving techniques with a 99% pass rate. Provided realistic, combat lifesaving training for over 500 soldiers with a 99 percent. Conducted and prepared training designed to prepare soldiers for cold weather training. Coordinated with Corporate administration and company leadership to provide reports, status updates, presentations and other vital information imperative to mission success. Prior to a horizontal construction mission I trained equipment operators and the support team about the flora, fauna, insects and other hazards at the job site. I planned and coordinated with life flight crews, hospitals and other emergency medical assets in Arizona prior to every leaving New York. With this information I also built and Emergency Action Plan which contained all of this information in case of an accident. As a result of these preparations, our company received a very rare Safety Award from Joint Task Force North for zero safety related incidents. These preparations were latter adopted as a best practice and are now a requirement for all new construction projects.- Recognized by Joint Task Force North for mission preparedness and best practices resulting in the first mission in their history for a mission zero accidents.- Increased the company’s medical readiness and compliance to 100%, the highest in the district. Exibir menos

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  Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinin

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Clinic Administrator

  Responsible for the safety and well being of 12 U.S. Army Solider and 32 Civilians in the Primary Care, Pediatrics, Immunization, Dermatology , Occupational Health and Community Health Clinics. As the Clinic Administrator I planned, administered, and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies. Monitored the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. Overseen the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. Oversaw construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations (Joint Commission). Acquired, distributed and stored medical and office supplies. Conducted classes and morning huddles to teach procedures to staff. Ensured that the facility and team members meet Joint Commission, National Committee on for Quality Assurance (NCQA), National Patient Safety goals as well as organizational goals. Provides for the professional development, training, morale and welfare of all 44 employees, Assist the Senior Clinic Practice Manager in clinical and military matters. Works with staff to ensure that the clinic meets all regulations, policies and directives in accordance with Federal and Military guideline, Joint Commission, National Committee of Quality Assurance. Ensure that all employees have necessary tools to accomplish daily missions. Works and coordinates with outside agencies on joint ventures to develop new alliances and strengthen existing ones.- Trained, mentored and lead 12 subordinate soldiers to take on positions of higher responsibilities.- Purchased “Computer On Wheels” to increase staff efficiency in patient care and patient/provider electronic communications. Exibir menos

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  Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Occupational Health and Safety Professional for a world class Health Readiness Platform. I Ensure the safety and well being of 160+ Military and Civilian team members in multiple work sites in multiple state. Responsible for the planning, coordinating and administering a facility-wide safety and training programs within a major clinic. Acts as building fire marshal and liaison with the local fire department. Essential job functions include: identifying safety and technical training needs, developing and implementing training and safety programs; conducting safety meetings and training sessions; conducting work site safety inspections and composing and maintaining records, reports, and correspondence; identifying potential conditions for accidents and recommending alternative safety and operational procedures; and ensuring compliance with the Department of Defense and federal safety laws and regulations. Other duties and responsibilities include: insuring accident prevention and safety devices are in use; investigating and reporting job injuries and vehicle accidents involving departmental employees and/or equipment; compiling and assessing statistical data and reports; and conducting research and analysis of job injury, property damage and claims involving the department. Training of employees in various areas of safety through verbal instruction and physical demonstration. Work is normally performed with minimal supervision with general supervision given through conferences, report analysis, and observation.- Earned the Army Safety & Occupational Health (Army SOH) Star! on the first attempt. ( 1 of only 35 Medical Units within the U.S. Army to obtain this achievement) - Recognized by the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Safety Manager and Major General Jeffery Clark for safety program accomplishments and best practices in Safety.- Involved all team members in the safety program which reduced the number of safety related accidents to less than 3 a year. Exibir menos Supervised the daily operations of a multi-function office consisting of 4 employees and 3 contractors. I ensures that Facilities, Material Handlers, Hazardous Waste/Hazardous Materials and Contractors complete assigned work and mandatory training as needed and employees maintain proper certifications in accordance with their job. Ensure that our Multi-site operations, possessed the necessary equipment and supplies to perform their daily operations. Works with organizational leadership to develop and implement the annual strategic plan and goals. Uses budgeting to ensure the Clinic maintains enough funds for fiscal year spending. Created a quality control program for incoming medical supplies and handle segregation, inventory control, requisitioning, preservation, salvage, and destruction of medical supplies and equipment when needed. Safeguarded medical and non-medical equipment and supplies and ensures those supplies are properly stored. Works with the customer to determine their needs and the best avenue of approach to meet those needs. Identified over $700,000 of equipment that was at the end of its life cycle, and with the help of the end user, determined the final disposition of of the property and the financial impact of replacement. - Maintained accountability of over 15 million dollars of property and equipment, and over 700 keys for a multi-site organization with zero loss.- Coordinated the replacement of over $700,000 dollars of outdated equipment, increasing the overall safety of patients, staff and visitors Exibir menos

  • Safety Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Logistics Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
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  Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Provides the leadership and management the necessary information to achieve organizational compliance with the requirements of the Emergency Management and Environment of Care. Provides emergency planning, procedures and disaster preparedness training and monitoring compliance with emergency management plans. Continuously surveys readiness though compliance with regulation with the DNV-GL, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Hospital Incident Command System (HIC) the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), State, Tribal and Federal guidelines. Maintains the Emergency Management plans, policies and procedures to services as a resource for the Program Managers and Health System Administrators. Exibir menos

  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Safety Technician

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
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  AllianceHealth Seminole

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Safety Officer and Director of Plant Operations

  As the team leader I ensure the overall operations of the hospital for facility management, cleanliness and safety, and well as its off site clinics which total more that 100,000 Square feet. I am responsible for all activities related to plant operations for a hospital with a patient population ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric. I assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for providing oversight of the hospital facility and its other off site clinics. Maintains a maintenance protocol and schedule which addresses all areas of the hospital and maintains customer satisfaction. In collaboration with the CEO, allocates resources in an effective and economic manner to ensure that plant operations are provided and that the services enhance quality of life in the facility. Ensure that all aspects of the Safety Program are followed and enforced to include accident investigations and documentation of workplace incidents and accidents.Chairs and manages the Environment of Care Committee (Safety Committee) and ensures that workers, patients and visitors are in an environment free of known hazards. • Plans, directs, and supervises all administrative and technical aspects of the Plant Operations Department.• Facilitates communication between the Plant Operations and other hospital departments to enhance services• Maintains services in accordance with standards established by the hospital, federal, state, and local standards• Developing, reviewing, and managing the activities of self and other personnel in the department• Actively participating in all hospital committees which impact the Plant Operations with specific responsibility on the Safety and Infection Control Committees• Actively participating in hospital and departmental committees and group meetings• Establishing and maintaining a Quality Control Program• Promotes a work ethic of continuous quality improvement Exibir menos

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  Bureau of Indian Affairs

  Jan 2020 - now

  Regional Safety Manager, Workers Comp, Tort Claim Officer.

  -Develops goals and objectives and implements region-wide safety policies within Bureau and Departmental policies.-Advises the Regional Director and Agency Superintendents on management and operation matters regarding the safety programs for the regions to include; Occupational safety and health; loss and injury compensation; emergency preparedness; motorized equipment safety; and other safety programs affecting environmental conditions and the well being of regional and agency personnel.-Conducts on the job training programs for safety awareness through charts and displays for accident prevention, for reporting structural fires and for first aid. Initiates special safety training programs for Agency volunteers fire departments located at isolated field installations in the region.-Conducts inspections of facilities to determine fire hazards, adequacy of fire detection and fire suppression equipment and systems, fire preventions, and protection of building occupants. Furnishes technical guidance and assistance in matters pertaining to techniques of inspection materials, workmanship and methods to insure compliance with the safety portions of contract plans and specifications.-Conducts periodic evaluations of agency safety programs and practices reporting deficiencies and recommending corrective action to the superintendent. Ensures the required safety reports are prepared and timely submitted for the region to the respective reporting office. Exibir menos