
Lee Powers, RN: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) Oxford Talk
“Authentic , Raw and Real”
Life After Illness, Medical Trauma, Menopause, and Healthcare Burnout
I’m the nurse who has seen it all.
For years, I’ve worked on the front lines where the stakes are life and death. I’ve seen the fear in patients’ eyes when they don’t understand their diagnosis. I’ve felt the frustration of families trying to navigate a system that wasn’t built for them.
I’m not here to give you a lecture. I’m here to give you a voice.
I share the real, unfiltered stories from the trenches of healthcare to show you how to be your own best advocate. I’ll teach you how to cut through the jargon, demand answers, and partner with your medical team. My talks are direct, honest, and designed to equip you with the confidence and knowledge to transform your health and your life. This is healthcare, told from the inside out.
You’ve been through a lot—whether it was waking up in an ICU, feeling unheard in a doctor’s office, struggling with menopausal symptoms that don’t match the pamphlets, or facing workplace violence on the job if you’re a healthcare professional.
I’m here to help you take your power back.
As a seasoned RN, health strategist, and patient advocate, I guide patients and healthcare professionals through complex and deeply personal health challenges with expertise, compassion, and lived insight.
Speaking Topics/Keynotes or Workshops
The Road Back Home: Navigating Recovery After Critical Illness
Finding your Voice: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: A Modern Guide to Managing Menopause
Workplace Violence Prevention
Personalized Medicine: How Your Genetics Influence Medication Safety and Can Reduce Side Effects and Improve Medication Effectiveness
Organizations Served



The Big Talk Academy


