Raquel Winter

Registered Nurse with 20+ years of diverse clinical, case management, infection prevention, hospice, and correctional healthcare experience. Proven ability to adapt across acute care, travel nursing, and community-based roles. Strong expertise in patient assessment, transitional care, compliance monitoring, staff education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for leadership in quality improvement and infection prevention.

Clipboard Health – LTAC Travel RN

Florence, SC | Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

• Provided critical and complex nursing care in a long-term acute care environment.
• Ensured safe medication administration, patient monitoring, and accurate documentation.

All is Well – VFC Coordinator / Mobile Unit RN (MUSC Contract)

Charleston, SC | Jul 2024 – Nov 2024

• Served as Vaccine for Children (VFC) site coordinator ensuring compliance with state immunization standards.
• Oversaw mobile vaccination unit operations, staffing, and clinical supply management.
• Partnered with HR and practice managers to align with FHCN policies and improve operational efficiency.

NHC Charleston – Infection Prevention & Control RN

Charleston, SC | Jan 2024 – May 2024

• Developed, implemented, and audited infection prevention policies in alignment with CDC guidelines.
• Conducted staff training on PPE, hygiene, and outbreak protocols.
• Led outbreak investigations, surveillance tracking, and compliance monitoring.

Nurse Spring – LTAC/Acute Care RN (Per Diem)

Charleston, SC | Aug 2023 – Oct 2024

• Delivered bedside care including assessments, care plans, medication administration, and patient/family education.
• Supervised support staff and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.

Aya Healthcare – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN

Conway, SC | Feb 2023 – Jul 2023

• Managed acute and post-surgical patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care.

Wellpath Health – Correctional RN (Sheriff Al Cannon Juvenile Detention Center)

Charleston, SC | May 2022 – Dec 2022

• Conducted intake, assessments, and chronic care management for juvenile detainees.
• Coordinated care transitions, court documentation, and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Caris Healthcare – RN Case Manager (Hospice)

Charleston, SC | Aug 2021 – Apr 2022

• Oversaw care planning for hospice patients, including symptom management and caregiver education.
• Supervised and directed aides and LPNs, ensuring compliance with hospice standards.

Fetter Health Care Network – RN Navigator / Transitional Care Manager

Charleston, SC | Dec 2019 – Aug 2021

• Coordinated patient transitions across care settings to prevent readmissions.
• Served as BCN Coordinator, leading Fetter to achieve DHEC Gold Standard Award (91% audit score).

Additional Experience (2003 – 2017)

• RN Rehab – HealthSouth (Charleston, SC)
• ICU/Trauma RN – Brandon Regional Hospital & BayFront Medical Center (FL)
• ICU/Neuro ICU RN – Tampa Bay Hospitals (FL)
• Med-Surg/Telemetry RN – Edward White Hospital (FL)

Education

A.S. Nursing – St. Petersburg College, FL (2005)

Certifications

• ACLS – valid through 2027
• BLS – valid through 2027
• Infection Preventionist Certification – valid through 2026

Awards & Recognition

• South Carolina DHEC Champion Award – Recognized for leadership at Fetter HealthCare Network (2021)
• BCN Gold Standard Award – Coordinated audit achieving 91% compliance (2021)
• HCA Cares Scholarship Award – For excellence in nursing education