Brittany Winfield
Berkeley,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to patient care and advancing the nursing profession. Known for excellent interpersonal skills, efficiency, and a team-oriented approach. A responsible leader who thrives in fast-paced healthcare environments, ensuring quality patient outcomes through effective communication, punctuality, and dedication. Seeking an opportunity to apply my clinical expertise and leadership skills in a progressive healthcare setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Safe Life Home Health
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to improve service quality.
- Supervise patient care coordination, including assessments, care plans, and evaluation of patient progress with a census of over 300 patients
- Conduct observations of nursing care and oversee in-service education for staff competency.
- Oversee and coordinate clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of care among all clinicians (about 30 clinicians)
- Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff, monitoring staff practices and implementation.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Director of Nursing
At Home Quality Care
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised home health services for homebound patients (about 70 patients) per physician orders, including doing independent patient visits as well (infusion cases, wound vacs, and urinary catheters).
- Led weekly case conferences and chart reviews with about 10 clinicians.
- Conducted staff in-services for continued development and compliance.
- Ensured adherence to agency policies and state regulations.
- Maintained key documents, policies, and procedures (emergency preparedness, infection control, QAPI, hospitalization reports).
- Facilitated weekly multidisciplinary communication with therapists for patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse/Agency Supervisor
Spring Meadows Home Healthcare
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided infusion and skilled nursing care, including patient assessments and caregiver education.
- Developed and revised care plans while implementing physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to evaluate medication effectiveness.
- Performed wound dressing changes and monitored healing progress.
- Took on-call responsibilities to provide 24-hour availability and ensure service continuity.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed stroke rehabilitation patients; floated to neuromuscular and orthopedic rehabilitation units.
- Performed patient assessments and administered medications per provider orders.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated families about discharge plans, medication management, and specialized care (G-tube, tracheostomy, wound care).
- Served as Charge Nurse managing 48 patients, supervising nursing staff, resolving staffing issues, addressing patient/family concerns, and acting as a mentor for staff nurses.
Registered Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided care in Stroke/Med-Surg units and later transitioned to the COVID-19 unit during the pandemic; floated to Cardiac and Rehabilitation floors.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Implemented physician orders, administered medications, initiated IVs, performed wound care, and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Cared for COVID-19 patients by monitoring oxygenation status, administering COVID treatments, and reporting deteriorating conditions to physicians.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and post-discharge care.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Health Associates
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted patient assessments and worked with physicians to develop care plans for pediatric growth and development.
- Performed annual checkups, administered immunizations per age-appropriate guidelines, measured vitals, collected blood and urine samples, and ordered tests.
- Managed phone triage, providing emergency guidance to parents in critical situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2017
Skills
- Clinical staffing
- Accreditation quality assurance
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration/communication
- Team oversight
- Mentoring
- Wound Care (including wound vacs)
- Infusion therapy
- Delegation
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient, November 2021
Daisy Award Recipient, April 2022
Featured in Northwestern Hospital System 2022 Nurse Week video
RN License
License Number: 041.469484, May 2026
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Safe Life Home Health
02.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
At Home Quality Care
03.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse/Agency Supervisor
Spring Meadows Home Healthcare
02.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Health Associates
05.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
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