Whitley Brooks
Gaston
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Quality/Wound Care Nurse
Your Health
Columbia, SC
05.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to provider.
- Provided education to patients and families on the importance of proper wound care practices and prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical assessment and wound care management skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments administered, medications prescribed and other pertinent information.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare professionals and community agencies involved in providing Wound Care services.
LPN
Springdale Healthcare Center
Camden, SC
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes and administering medications.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; assisted with completion of necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process.
LPN
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Columbia, SC
05.2025 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, promoting a positive and safe environment.
Medical Transcriptionist / Medical Assistant
Trident Pain Center
Lexington, South Carolina
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Expedited urgent document requests, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information to healthcare providers.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- 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.
- Supported seamless transitions between departments by effectively coordinating referrals to specialists.
- Provided valuable assistance during medical examinations, ensuring proper equipment setup and sterilization procedures were followed.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
ECPI University
Columbia, SC04-2025
Executive Leadership
Your Health University/ SC Dept of Labor
Columbia, SC04-2026
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship -
Your Health University / SC Dept of Labor
Columbia, SC02-2022
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
- EMR Systems (PointClickCare, Athena and Matrix)
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- ADL assistance
Certification
- LPN
- Basic Life Support for Health Providers
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Clinical Student April 2024 – April 2025
- Rice Estates-Columbia, SC
- NHC Parklane-Columbia, SC
- Department of Mental Health-Columbia, South Carolina
- Three Rivers Behavioral Health-West Columbia, South Carolina
- Continue Care at Baptist Hospital-Columbia, South Carolina
- Lexington Medical Extended Care-Lexington, South Carolina
Timeline
LPN
Springdale Healthcare Center
07.2025 - 05.2026
LPN
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare
05.2025 - 07.2025
Executive Director of Quality/Wound Care Nurse
Your Health
05.2018 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist / Medical Assistant
Trident Pain Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
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
Executive Leadership
Your Health University/ SC Dept of Labor
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship -
Your Health University / SC Dept of Labor