Good Samaritan Announces New Chief Nursing Officer

Good Samaritan is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Winkler, MSN, RN, BHA, CNOR as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Winkler was most recently the Director of Perioperative Services and served as the Interim CNO from May 2 to June 19. Good Samaritan President and CEO, Rob McLin, said during the interim period, Winkler demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in guiding Good Samaritan’s clinical areas.

With an impressive 37-year tenure at Good Samaritan, Winkler brings a wealth of nursing and leadership experience to her new role. She holds a Master's degree in Leadership Management and has consistently exemplified the mission, vision, and values of Good Samaritan in her daily work. “I began my career here as a unit clerk, and with the encouragement of the physicians and nursing staff I worked with, I began my education at Vincennes University School of Nursing to continue my journey,” stated Winkler. “I will always be grateful to these individuals who guided me to the nursing profession.”

McLin expressed his enthusiasm for Winkler’s promotion, "Her vast experience and proven leadership make her the perfect fit for this critical role. Brenda's commitment to excellence and her unwavering dedication to our mission have been evident throughout her career at Good Samaritan,” he said. “I look forward to working closely with Brenda and the entire executive leadership team as we continue to establish Good Samaritan as a world-class provider of health care in southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois.

Winkler says she has always believed in giving back to others to help them reach their goals. “I look forward working more closely with our nurses and promoting the nursing profession, there are so many opportunities,” she said. “I also want to ensure that patients at Good Samaritan receive the best quality and safest care. To me there is nothing more rewarding than helping another person in their most vulnerable time.”

Winkler's appointment as CNO underscores Good Samaritan's commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering a supportive environment for its 1,800 caregivers. McLin adds, “her leadership will be instrumental in advancing the organization's goals and ensuring the highest standards of health care for the communities we serve.”

Winkler added, “By building strong relationships with our nursing staff and physicians, along with community partnerships, I will continue to support the mission and vision of Good Samaritan.”