alex whitefield

alex whitefield

RN, Founder - Breakalgo

Dedicated nurse leader and advocate with a strong background in acute medical and outpatient nursing. Committed to providing equitable medical care and addressing nursing burnout for sustainable healthcare practices. Currently serving as a Medical Center Manager at Kaiser Permanente, where I lead a diverse team in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to our community. Experienced in hospital and healthcare system project development and management. Co-founder of Breakalgo, a platform designed to support nurses by ensuring breaks, transparency, and operational efficiency. Graduated with a Master's in Health Systems Leadership from Gonzaga University and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Washington State University


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The Break Nurse, Alex Whitefield

In 375 BC, the ancient philosopher Plato wrote, "Our need will be the real creator." But over time, the phrase has been condensed to its current form, "Necessity is the mother of invention."  Alex Whitefield, aka "The Break Nurse", is an innovator and nurse leader who identified a need: hospit...