Chantel Hale
Clover,SC
Summary
Passionate, Result-focused, and helping Registered Staff Nurse with 30 years of experience in medical surgery, critical care, assessments, diagnosis, treatment, planning and advanced care of patients in clinics and hospitals. Compassionate and patient-focused individual with comprehensive experience driving organizational success by providing family-oriented care to wide range of patients in critical conditions. Certified nurse with remarkable expertise in managing emergency situations as well as assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Equipped with vast practical experience in operating across hospital and pre hospital environments. Coordinating and following up with physicians, social workers, nutritionists and other health care professionals for plan of care while treating a diverse patient population. Patient Focused-with excellent interpersonal abilities to identify exactly what is required for optimal patient care and do it successfully. Solutions focused leader adept in identifying and timely resolution of issues that might impact patient care while ensuring successful patient outcomes. Eloquent communicator-recognized for connecting with patients and delivering emotional/psychological support to accelerate recovery. Agile, Analytical & Innovative Problem Solver -Effective problem-solving skills, strong organization skills, and creative thinking with the ability to adapt to various situations and identify actionable opportunities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium Health
Mt Holly, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Led initiatives for process improvements within nursing workflows and patient management systems.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Woodbridge, VA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered competent urgent/emergent nursing care to a diverse population to all ages, acuities and conditions.
- Primary care, assessments, monitored & documented patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs.
- Effectively and precisely communicated information to the patients and their families.
- Maintained patient files, documented patient care and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medicines as needed.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations of patients' health conditions.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Manassas, VA
02.2002 - 07.2022
- Worked with the Geriatric population. Certified to perform MoCAs, dementia evaluations.
- Monitoring medication side effects, calls to patients for status updates.
- Providing resources to families and caregivers.
- Prior experience in ambulatory urgent care setting working with ER doctors, inside the EMR, assisting with in-office procedures, splinting and phlebotomy.
- Have worked in same company as Manager, Staff RN for Peds/Adults, Employee Health RN, and advice nurse.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care quality and satisfaction.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on individual needs and feedback.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Gentiva Health Services
Charlotte, NC
08.2001 - 02.2002
- Home health nurse with duties including, but not limited to; patient assessments, dressing changes, medication teaching, venipuncture.
- Caseload of 6-7 patients per day with on call responsibilities.
RN Staff Nurse
Scottsdale Healthcare
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2001 - 07.2001
- Worked on a 33 bed Medical Surgical unit.
- Responsibilities included- charge RN, patient load of 6-7 per night, admissions, and general patient care.
- Floated to orthopedic unit also.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC06.1998
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Gaston College
Lincolnton, NC06.1996
Skills
- Consulting: provides guidance and expert advice to staff and patients
- Empathetic: demonstrates a sensitivity, understanding for patient’s needs and well-being
- Conscientious: pays close attention to detail and every aspect of my work that affects accuracy of record
- Skills: Creative, team player, self-motivated, enthusiastic and team player
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Home health care
- Emergency care
- Quality improvement
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control measures
- EMR / EHR
- Nursing process
- Epic EMR software
Certification
- RN
- BLS Certification
- MoCA certification
- CPR Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- ENPC
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium Health
11.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 06.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2002 - 07.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Gentiva Health Services
08.2001 - 02.2002
RN Staff Nurse
Scottsdale Healthcare
01.2001 - 07.2001
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Gaston College
ADN - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
LEADERSHIP IMPACT
- Medical Surgery, Home Health, Staff Nurse, Critical Care, Medical Surgical, Medication Administration, Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, EMR Systems, Dementia Care, Triage, Patient Care, Acute care, Employee orientation, ICU Experience, Vital Signs, Home Care, Managed Care, Nursing.
- “As a caring & supportive Staff Nurse, delivering excellent patient care and meeting expectation with strong dedication and commitment.”