BRITTANY WINFORD
Dallas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in acute and psychiatric care. Skilled in crisis intervention, medication management, and collaborative patient care planning, while actively mentoring new nurses to promote high standards in practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Charlton / Dallas Medical Center
Dallas
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders including depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
- Administer medications, perform wound care, and manage acute medical needs.
- Conducted crisis intervention, behavioral observation, and safety monitoring to ensure patient safety and support recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and modify treatment plans, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Mentored and precepted new graduate nurses, fostering skill development and promoting high standards of nursing practice.
- Float across units while maintaining high standards of care.
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to medical, surgical, and psychiatric patients, ensuring holistic support and recovery.
- Monitored patient conditions closely and responded swiftly to changes, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administered medications and educated patients on therapeutic effects and side effects.
- Advocated for mental health patients, facilitating access to resources and support systems.
- Partnered with leadership to enhance nurse retention and boost team morale through targeted initiatives.
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Facilities Nationwide
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet patient-specific needs.
- Administered medications and provided therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modification and symptom management.
- Adapted to various clinical settings, ensuring seamless patient care delivery.
- Ensured adherence to HIPAA regulations in all patient interactions and documentation.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences
08-2018
Associate of Science in Nursing -
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences
12-2016
Skills
- Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing
- Medication management
- Patient care planning
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Safety Monitoring & Risk Assessment
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership & Preceptorship
Certification
- American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certification- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 05/2026
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing (Nurse Licensure Compact)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), exp 04/01/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), exp 04/01/27
- NIH Stroke Scale, exp 09/01/27
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Charlton / Dallas Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Facilities Nationwide
01.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
03.2017 - 12.2023
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Associate of Science in Nursing -
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences