Alina Brooks
Fountain Inn,SC
Summary
Dedicated RN with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to providing compassionate care and support to patients and families, ensuring their needs are met during challenging times.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Outpatient Hospice
Prisma
Greenville, SC
03.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
RN Outpatient GI Lab
Bon Secours
Greenville, South Carolina
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing their understanding and compliance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in performing routine procedures and maintaining sterile environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting their rights, values, and beliefs, ensuring they received dignified care.
RN Acute Care Home Recovery Care
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
11.2020 - 08.2025
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and treatment options to empower informed decision-making.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices to enhance safety and quality of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by upholding their rights and values, fostering a respectful and supportive care environment.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
RN Home Health Weekends
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences in care settings.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
RN Home Health Weekends
Interim Home Health Care
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences in care settings.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
RN Outpatient Recovery Room
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications to patients following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and plan appropriate interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
RN Inpatient Pre op
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment during challenging situations.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing team competency and care quality.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
RN Acute Care Emergency Department
Prisma Health Upstate
Simpsonville, South Carolina
04.2008 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Educated patients and families about health management and disease prevention.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN Acute Care Med-Surgical ICU
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
10.2007 - 04.2008
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in managing emergency situations with rapid response protocols.
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient assessments and treatments in electronic health records.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients and families about health management and wellness.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices and clinical procedures.
RN, PACU
Prisma Health Upstate
Simpsonville, South Carolina
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols effectively.
- Monitored patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia during the recovery period.
- Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
- Assisted with intubations and extubations in the PACU setting.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Implemented safety procedures to prevent complications during recovery.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when caring for critically ill patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing nursing care.
- Trained new staff on PACU protocols and best practices for care delivery.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia during the recovery period.
RN GI Lab
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2003 - 11.2005
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and priorities for care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency procedures and hospital protocols effectively.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
RN, PACU
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2000 - 06.2003
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols effectively.
- Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
- Implemented safety procedures to prevent complications during recovery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Trained new staff on PACU protocols and best practices for care delivery.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when caring for critically ill patients.
- Administered blood products following established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, treatments provided, medications administered.
- Assisted with intubations and extubations in the PACU setting.
- Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery and procedure.
RN Floor Nurse/ PACU
Prisma Health Upstate
Easley, South Carolina
05.1997 - 02.2000
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in emergency response situations and triage processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness.
- Mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient evaluation
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Symptom management
- Time management
- Patient communication
- Emotional support
Certification
- ACLS certification American Heart Association 2025
- BLS certification American Heart Association 2025
Timeline
RN Outpatient Hospice
Prisma
03.2026 - Current
RN Outpatient GI Lab
Bon Secours
08.2025 - 04.2026
RN Acute Care Home Recovery Care
Prisma Health Upstate
11.2020 - 08.2025
RN Home Health Weekends
Prisma Health Upstate
11.2017 - 11.2020
RN Home Health Weekends
Interim Home Health Care
06.2012 - 11.2017
RN Outpatient Recovery Room
Prisma Health Upstate
04.2010 - 06.2012
RN Inpatient Pre op
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2009 - 04.2010
RN Acute Care Emergency Department
Prisma Health Upstate
04.2008 - 01.2009
RN Acute Care Med-Surgical ICU
Prisma Health Upstate
10.2007 - 04.2008
RN, PACU
Prisma Health Upstate
11.2005 - 10.2007
RN GI Lab
Prisma Health Upstate
06.2003 - 11.2005
RN, PACU
Prisma Health Upstate
06.2000 - 06.2003
RN Floor Nurse/ PACU
Prisma Health Upstate
05.1997 - 02.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Clemson University