Whitley Brooks
Columbia
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
- Deliver direct nursing care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans and facility protocols.
- Administer medications, monitor for side effects, and report changes to supervising RN or physician.
- Maintain accurate documentation in EMR system, including vital signs, interventions, and progress notes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Assist with ADLs, wound care, catheter care, and infection control procedures.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, promoting a positive and safe environment.
Executive Director of Quality Performance
Your Health
05.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results
- Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions
Medical Transcriptionist / Medical Assistant
Trident Pain Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques
- Contributed to a professional work environment by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open communication with supervisors and colleagues
- Expedited urgent document requests, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information to healthcare providers
- Improved healthcare outcomes with detailed transcriptions that allowed for comprehensive patient history analysis
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations
Medical Transcriptionist/ Medical Assistant
Agape Interventional Pain Management
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
- Obtained client medical history, medication, symptoms and allergies
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Performed essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating records, and coordinating referrals
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
Medical Assistant
Midlands Neurology & Pain Associates
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported seamless transitions between departments by effectively coordinating referrals to specialists
- Assisted physicians in providing quality care by accurately performing clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs and administering medications
- Enhanced team collaboration among healthcare professionals through clear communication regarding patient needs or concerns, promoting a more comprehensive approach to care
- Provided valuable assistance during medical examinations, ensuring proper equipment setup and sterilization procedures were followed
- Facilitated smooth front-office operations by handling incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries and directing callers to appropriate staff members when necessary
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
ECPI University
Columbia, SC04.2025
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - undefined
LTC University / SC Dept of Labor
02.2022
Medical Billing and Coding Apprenticeship - undefined
LTC University / SC Dept of Labor
02.2021
Medical Assistant - undefined
Centura College
Columbia, SC01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookland Cayce High School
Cayce, SC06.2009
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems (PointClickCare, Athena)
- Wound Care Management
- Bedside care
- Communication and Team Collaboration
- Basic life support
- Patient/Family education
- Patient observations
Clinical Experience (LPN Student)
April 2024 – April 2025
- Rice Estates – Columbia, SC
- NHC Parklane – Columbia, SC
- Department of Mental Health – Columbia, SC
- Three Rivers Behavioral Health – West Columbia, SC
- Continue Care at Baptist Hospital – Columbia, SC
- Lexington Medical Extended Care – Lexington, SC
Certification
- LPN
- Basic Life Support for Health Providers
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Executive Director of Quality Performance
Your Health
05.2018 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist / Medical Assistant
Trident Pain Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
Medical Transcriptionist/ Medical Assistant
Agape Interventional Pain Management
05.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant
Midlands Neurology & Pain Associates
01.2013 - 05.2014
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - undefined
LTC University / SC Dept of Labor
Medical Billing and Coding Apprenticeship - undefined
LTC University / SC Dept of Labor
Medical Assistant - undefined
Centura College
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookland Cayce High School
Licensed Practical Nurse -
ECPI University
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