Courtney Whitfield
Blythewood
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist
Columbia
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams during procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs before, during, and after surgeries.
- Educated patients and families about post-operative care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
Clinic Nurse (Contract)
Amergis Healthcare- Sandhills Medical Foundation
Lugoff
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Assisted in patient assessments and recorded vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
- Administered medications and immunizations as prescribed by a physician.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other health data.
- Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.
- Performed wound care and assisted in the management of chronic conditions.
Infectious Disease Nurse
CAN Community Health
Columbia
12.2022 - 02.2025
- REPORTS TO: Administratively report to the Care Coordination Program manager and Nurse Practitioner.
- Initiate ad complete Prior Authorizations and referrals per Provider request.
- Collecting Specimens for Testing Including Blood, Urine, and other samples, as necessary. (If drawing Labs)
- Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing. (If drawing labs).
- Ensures all documentation is complete and entered LabCorp system for labs order by provider. (If drawing labs).
- Maintaining accurate medical records.
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs (HIV/Hep C. Specialty Clinic) while assisting the Provider.
- Perform clerical duties such as setting appointments and maintaining patient records.
- Maintaining supplies and records for the Specialty Clinic.
- Setting up referrals for patients.
- Assists the program managers with monthly and quarterly collecting of data for reports.
- Reports any concerns or issues related to the specialty clinic in timely fashion to the program managers.
- They also arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment for lab and exam room.
- Conduct (SBIRT) Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment.
- Participates in Meetings and Trainings.
- Participates in staff meetings and other job and/or agency related meetings.
- Participates in and/or conducts ongoing training/certification classes as required or needed.
- Orders Medication and Immunizations from Cardinal Stock.
- Performs Lab Draw, Centrifuge blood, and package for LabCorp to pick up for finished processing.
- These duties include participating in agency sponsored events, and other related duties assigned not otherwise specified above.
Staff Nurse
Broad River Correctional Institute
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Nursing care is provided in a designated correctional clinic or specialized area in compliance with medical plans, policies, and orders for patient care and treatment.
- Conduct health screenings during sick calls using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
- Administer and document medication as ordered by the physician in the correctional setting. Document all health care rendered on the medical records.
- Assist Physician as needed.
- Transcribe all MD orders from medical records.
- Transfer medical records with appropriate documentation and medication at time of inmate transfer.
- Perform clinical treatments & procedures using universal precautions.
- Maintain 40 hours of in-service education per year to include all mandatory in-services and CPR certification.
- Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.
- Participate in employee health issues as directed, i.e., TB screening, Hepatitis B injections, flu injections, and post exposure assessment.
- Collaborate with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological, and security needs of the inmate are met.
- Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patients in a 24 hour/7-day week medical clinic.
- Collect and process lab specimens for transport to laboratory.
- Provide Utilization Management when required.
- Participates in inmate health education.
Support Staff
Compass Group
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Help teachers prepare lesson plans.
- Set up necessary material for classes (e.g., projectors, chemistry sets).
- Track student attendance and class schedules.
- Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges.
- Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process.
- Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities.
- Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start.
- Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children’s progress.
- Help students adjust, learn, and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.
- Work with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.
- Oversee students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on field excursions.
- Collaborate with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
- Document student progress and communicate with parents to keep them informed.
- Comply with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
- Attend all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.
LPN PRN
Calhoun Convalescent Center
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Works under direct supervision using the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, Practice Guidelines and nursing judgment.
- Responsible for delivering nursing care to patients requiring care, collecting patient data, making observations and reporting pertinent information to the care of patients.
- Will also direct and supervise care given by other nursing staff members as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coker University
Hartsville, SCPractical Nursing Diploma -
Orangeburg Technical College
Orangeburg, South CarolinaAssociate Degree -
Orangeburg Technical College
Orangeburg, South CarolinaSkills
- Covermymeds
- Epic EMR
- Excel
- ECW EMR
- Allscripts EMR
- Team collaboration
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Hartsville,SC 05/2025
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Orangeburg, SC, 07/21
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Sumter, SC, 05/11
References
Yolanda Boyd-Gantt (803) 331-2394
Yolandaboyd@yahoo.com
CAN Community Health , Nurse Practitioner
Ciera Green (843) 302-9882
Broad River Corrections, Head Nurse
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist
12.2025 - Current
Clinic Nurse (Contract)
Amergis Healthcare- Sandhills Medical Foundation
09.2025 - 12.2025
Infectious Disease Nurse
CAN Community Health
12.2022 - 02.2025
Staff Nurse
Broad River Correctional Institute
09.2021 - 08.2022
Support Staff
Compass Group
01.2021 - 08.2021
LPN PRN
Calhoun Convalescent Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coker University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Orangeburg Technical College
Associate Degree -
Orangeburg Technical College