Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Hollie Barrett, MSN, RN, CRHCP, has been officially serving as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer since August 2025. Barrett, a respected nurse leader and longtime member of the FMH team, has already been providing strategic leadership and clinical guidance across numerous departments.
With over 15 years of clinical nursing experience and more than a decade in healthcare management, Barrett’s expertise spans a variety of settings, including Med-Surg/ICU, Urgent Care, Outpatient Primary Care Clinics, Mental Health, Care Coordination, and Surgical Specialty Clinics. Her leadership roles at FMH include Director of Physician Practice, Horizon Healthcare Nurse Manager, and registered nurse within both Horizon Healthcare and FMH’s Med-Surg and ICU units.
As Chief Nursing Officer, Barrett oversees a wide range of clinical and patient care departments, such as Medical-Surgical/ICU, Swing Bed, Emergency Department, Skilled Care Unit, Surgery, Anesthesia, Infection Prevention, House Supervision, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, Therapy Services, Utilization Review, and Outpatient Clinics. She plays a key role in regulatory readiness, quality improvement, clinical education, and emergency preparedness.
Barrett’s leadership demonstrates a deep understanding of rural healthcare needs and a strong commitment to advancing care delivery. She has worked closely with medical staff to enhance clinical efficiency, improve patient safety, and support FMH’s ongoing growth. Her experience includes leading disaster response efforts, coordinating large-scale vaccination clinics, managing clinical education programs, and participating in administrative on-call support.
Beyond her professional roles, Barrett is active in community initiatives, including school physical clinics, Shriners’ screening clinics, previous leadership on a local ambulance board, and other public health outreach efforts. She also serves as a Wayne County CEO Program mentor and is engaged in various volunteer and mentorship activities.
Reflecting on her role, Barrett shared:
“In a rural hospital, we don’t just serve a community, we belong to it. Every patient who walks through our doors carries a story that matters, and it is our purpose and privilege to honor every individual with the highest standard of care. Quality isn’t only what we deliver, it is the legacy we build together, one patient, one experience, and one act of compassion at a time. I am truly honored to continue serving alongside and leading the remarkable healthcare team at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Together, we remain deeply committed to fulfilling our mission to positively influence the health of those we serve. Our work is more than a responsibility, it is a calling to uplift our community with compassion, excellence, and unwavering purpose.”
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Hollie Barrett’s continued dedication and leadership and looks forward to her ongoing contributions to patients, staff, and the broader community.