COURTNEY KENNEDY
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 8 years of diverse experience in ICU, Med/Surg, PACU, Oncology, Hospice, and Ambulatory Surgery. Focuses on enhancing clinical workflows, ensuring accurate EMR documentation, and fostering cross-team collaboration. Skilled at translating complex clinical processes into layman's terms for clinical staff, leadership, and tech teams. Experienced in controlled substance management, healthcare regulations, and DEA compliance. Open to traveling three days a week for on-site hospital visits.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Addressed workflow inefficiencies and documentation gaps that affect care coordination, leading to better handoffs, and more consistent care.
- Operated and troubleshot advanced clinical technologies (ventilators, CRRT, Level 1 infusers, arterial/central lines), ensuring 100% adherence to safety and documentation standards.
- Familiarity with federal regulations (DEA, FDA, Joint Commission), and controlled substance audits.
- Served as a clinical liaison during interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, APPs, pharmacy, and case management—clarifying workflow needs and aligning clinical documentation with operational and utilization requirements.
- Experience with EPIC EMR systems and workflows.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed 5–6 patient caseloads per shift, ensuring high-quality EMR documentation of assessments, labs, comorbidities, and treatment responses.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, medications, and clinical updates.
- Collaborated with case management, PT/OT, nutrition, and physicians to optimize multidisciplinary workflows and resolve barriers affecting length of stay.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center – Northeast ASC
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Supported perioperative and outpatient clinical workflows for 20–30 patients per shift in a fast-paced surgical setting.
- Ensured complete, compliant documentation of airway status, pain management, anesthesia recovery, and surgical outcomes.
- Supported multiple surgical specialties (orthopedics, gynecology, urology, podiatry, general surgery), demonstrating adaptability across varied clinical processes.
- Collaborated with EPIC IT personnel to translate clinical processes into efficient documentation workflows.
Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted chart audits to ensure clear postoperative documentation and timely provider updates.
- Supported case management with discharge planning and addressing care-transition barriers.
- Trained 4-5 new nurses on EMR utilization, documentation standards, and workflows.
- Maintained precise medication and controlled-substance documentation.
- Improved workflow consistency by escalating documentation gaps and process issues.
RN Case Manager
Agape Hospice
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Completed comprehensive assessments and maintained documentation supporting hospice eligibility.
- Monitored and documented symptom progression and patient status changes.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings with full compliance.
- Educated families on care plans to support smoother coordination and reduce escalations.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation for chemotherapy administration and assessments.
- Collaborated with pharmacy and providers to clarify treatment orders and documentation.
- Experience with CERNER EMR
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams to support timely treatment delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12-2016
No Degree - Science
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC05-2014
Skills
- Advanced clinical technologies
- Federal regulations compliance
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical workflows
- Effective communication
- Joint Commission regulatory compliance
- Familiar with current healthcare policy and regulations
- EPIC EMR management
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, South Carolina
- CAPA — Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse, 10/01/26
- ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 03/01/26
- BLS — Basic Life Support, 03/01/26
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Workflow Specialist
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center – Northeast ASC
03.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
11.2019 - 03.2022
RN Case Manager
Agape Hospice
07.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of South Carolina Upstate
No Degree - Science
Trident Technical College