Courtney Pickens
POWELL
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 11 years of clinical experience in inpatient and surgical care, complemented by a strong background in medical record review. Expertise in enhancing documentation accuracy and compliance through effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently transitioning to a Clinical Documentation Integrity role to support high-quality patient care and uphold regulatory standards while fostering clear communication among healthcare teams. Committed to leveraging extensive nursing experience to drive improvements in clinical documentation practices and patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Parkwest Medical Center
12.2017 - Current
- Provided comprehensive perioperative nursing care as an Operating Room Registered Nurse across multiple surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, gynecology, and robotic procedures. Coordinated patient care throughout the surgical experience as a circulating nurse, maintaining sterile technique, patient safety, accurate documentation, surgical counts, positioning, specimen management, and adherence to infection-prevention standards. Served as Charge Nurse intermittently, helping with staff assignments, coordinating workflow, utilizing rooms effectively, progressing cases, and resolving operational issues to enhance department efficiency. Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care.
Education Coordinator - Surgery
Parkwest Medical Center
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated education, orientation, and professional development for surgical services staff to enhance knowledge and skills. Developed and delivered training on perioperative policies, procedures, equipment, and patient safety to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Assisted with onboarding and competency validation for new and existing team members, maintained education records, identified learning needs, and collaborated with leadership to promote consistent surgical practice.
Registered Nurse - Cardiopulmonary Unit
Parkwest Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and renal conditions in an acute care setting. Assessed patients, monitored telemetry and vital signs, administered medications and treatments, and responded to changes in clinical status to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provided bedside peritoneal dialysis for renal patients and monitored for treatment effectiveness and complications. Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team, educated patients and families, maintained accurate clinical documentation, and facilitated safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camellia Home Health Care
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered individualized in-home patient care, supporting activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, medication reminders, and vital sign monitoring to enhance patient quality of life. Monitored and reported changes in patient condition, ensured accurate documentation, and promoted patient safety, comfort, and independence through collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville12-2012
Clinical Documentation Integrity Bootcamp - Clinical Documentation Integrity
HCPro Llc
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro08-2016
General Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville05-2015
Skills
- Surgical procedures coordination
- Complex medical terminology
- Patient data organization
- Quality improvement
- Case review
- Detail-oriented
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Nursing Clinical Excellence Award 2026 - recognized for outstanding skill, compassion, and dedication to patient care.
Timeline
Education Coordinator - Surgery
Parkwest Medical Center
02.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Parkwest Medical Center
12.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse - Cardiopulmonary Unit
Parkwest Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camellia Home Health Care
09.2013 - 03.2014
General Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Clinical Documentation Integrity Bootcamp - Clinical Documentation Integrity
HCPro Llc
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN), Tennessee - Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross - Active
Awards and Recognition
2026 Nursing Clinical Excellence Award