{"id":7513,"date":"2024-11-04T09:38:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/?p=7513"},"modified":"2024-11-04T09:42:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:42:08","slug":"meet-brittany-winstead-the-dynamic-administrative-force-behind-peds-vir-and-nir-radiology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/2024\/11\/meet-brittany-winstead-the-dynamic-administrative-force-behind-peds-vir-and-nir-radiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Brittany Winstead: The Dynamic Administrative Force Behind Peds, VIR, and NIR Radiology"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Brittany Winstead joined the UNC Radiology team in February 2024 as an administrative assistant, bringing a wealth of experience and a positive attitude that has quickly made her an invaluable part of the Pediatric, Vascular, and Neurointerventional Radiology divisions. We sat down with Brittany to learn more about her journey, her love for healthcare, and the inspiration that keeps her going.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Journey to UNC<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before joining UNC, Brittany worked as a payroll technician at Piedmont Community College. But her roots in healthcare run deep. Brittany started her career as a nursing assistant in 2010, and from 2011 to 2018, she worked at both UNC and Duke Hospitals. “I\u2019ve always been in healthcare,” Brittany shared. “When I had my son and with COVID, I stepped away from patient care but knew I wanted to stay in the field. I was excited to return to a more hands-on role, working with patients, students, and faculty at UNC.”<\/p>\n

\"\"The COVID Shift<\/h4>\n

Brittany\u2019s decision to pivot away from nursing came when her son Ashton was born in late 2019. With COVID looming, the uncertainties of working in direct patient care as a new mom were daunting. “I didn\u2019t know what to expect,” Brittany recalled. “I was just grateful I could stay home with him for his first year.” This period not only allowed her to bond with her son but also opened new doors for her to explore administrative roles in healthcare.<\/p>\n

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A Native North Carolinian with Deep Roots<\/h4>\n

Born and raised in Roxboro, North Carolina, Brittany speaks fondly of her hometown, especially her close-knit family. Her grandfather\u2019s farm played a significant role in her childhood. “He\u2019s been a farmer all my life, and I grew up helping him on the farm,” she said. Even now, as a mom to four-year-old Ashton, she continues the tradition of spending time on the farm and passing down those values to the next generation.<\/p>\n

An Impactful Role at UNC Radiology<\/h4>\n

At UNC Radiology, Brittany serves as the primary point of contact for the faculty. Whether it\u2019s scheduling meetings, arranging travel, or organizing grand rounds, Brittany takes immense pride in her work. “I\u2019m their go-to person. I love that my role keeps me on my toes and allows me to multitask,” she shared. Brittany\u2019s knack for learning each faculty member\u2019s communication preferences ensures that she tailors her support to meet their individual needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrittany has been a fantastic addition to our division.\u00a0 She has kept us organized and efficient.\u00a0 She has always been willing to jump on any task we present to her,\u201d says David M Mauro, MD, Associate Professor and Chief of Interventional Radiology.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A Love for Multitasking and Connecting<\/h4>\n

Brittany thrives in her role because she loves multitasking and building relationships. “I enjoy staying busy, meeting new people, and being on the move,” she said with a smile. Her outgoing personality and strong communication skills have made her a favorite among her colleagues. “I always try to keep a smile on my face, whether I\u2019m in the office or sending an email. It\u2019s important to me that my personality comes through in everything I do.”<\/p>\n

\u201cBrittany has been a fast learner after joining our department. She has excelled at navigating the complexities of different schedules and tasks. I am so thankful for her hard work and dedication,\u201d says Nikki Keefe, MD Assistant Professor, Radiology.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Balancing Work and Family<\/h4>\n

When she\u2019s not managing the needs of UNC Radiology faculty, Brittany is all about spending time with Ashton. “Whatever he wants to do, I\u2019m there,” she laughed. Whether reading, shopping, or playing outside, Brittany cherishes their time together.<\/p>\n

A Mama Bear with a Big Heart<\/h4>\n

Brittany describes herself as a \u201cMama Bear,\u201d fiercely protective of her family and friends. She is the oldest of three and she makes sure her brother and sister know they can come to her about anything. She\u2019s also deeply compassionate. “I\u2019ve been through hardships, and I feel blessed. I try to help others whenever I can,” she said, sharing stories of how she anonymously donates to people in need from her community.<\/p>\n

\"\"Looking Ahead<\/h4>\n

As for the future, Brittany\u2019s role model is her mother, who has worked tirelessly as a caregiver. “She\u2019s my best friend and my biggest inspiration,” Brittany said. If she could offer advice to her younger self, it would be, “Go with your first decision. Don\u2019t second-guess yourself.”<\/p>\n

When asked where she sees herself living one day, Brittany didn\u2019t hesitate. “Somewhere by the water, probably the beach,” she said, envisioning a peaceful life near the ocean.<\/p>\n

Brittany\u2019s dedication, energy, and warmth have already made a lasting impression on the UNC Radiology team.<\/p>\n

As Carolina V. Guimaraes, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Radiology, put it, “Brittany consistently brings a positive attitude and shows a remarkable willingness to learn and assist others. We are so happy to have her as part of the team!”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brittany Winstead joined the UNC Radiology team in February 2024 as an administrative assistant, bringing a wealth of experience and a positive attitude that has quickly made her an invaluable part of the Pediatric, Vascular, and Neurointerventional Radiology divisions. We sat down with Brittany to learn more about her journey, her love for healthcare, and … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83776,"featured_media":7514,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[83,91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-department-news","category-homepage-news","odd"],"acf":[],"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1384\/2024\/11\/FullSizeRender-e1730731282753.jpeg","featured_image_medium":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1384\/2024\/11\/FullSizeRender-e1730731282753-271x300.jpeg","featured_image_medium_large":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1384\/2024\/11\/FullSizeRender-e1730731282753-768x852.jpeg","featured_image_large":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1384\/2024\/11\/FullSizeRender-e1730731282753-923x1024.jpeg","featured_image_thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1384\/2024\/11\/FullSizeRender-e1730731282753-150x150.jpeg","featured_image_alt":"Brittany Winstead headshot, black woman with shoulder length hair wearing a dress and a jean jacket posing with her young son as they smile at the camera.","category_details":[{"name":"Department News","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/category\/department-news\/"},{"name":"Homepage News","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/category\/homepage-news\/"}],"tag_details":[],"_links_to":[],"_links_to_target":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83776"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7513\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}