Chantell Belnavis
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical/Coronary ICU Staff Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
01.2026 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
Travel Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit)
Flexstaff- Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, CT
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to minimized risks of hospital-acquired infections in the Progressive Care Unit.
- Administered patient care across diverse healthcare settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors through diligent oversight and verification protocols.
Intermediate Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Selected by nursing leadership to serve as Charge Nurse based on strong clinical judgement, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Lead daily operations and patient assignments for a 12-bed critical care unit.
- Serve as primary clinical resource and liaison between physicians and nursing staff during shifts.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse (Observation Unit)
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
New Haven, CT
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed a total of 6-8 patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications during shift.Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse (ED Holding)
Montefiore Medical Center: Einstein Campus
Bronx, NY
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Documented all elements of care and updated up to 12 patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations during shift.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Travel Registered Nurse (Cardiac Progressive Care)
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with cardiac diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Nephrology)
Christian Hospital
St Louis, MO
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Handled patients with kidney disease, renal failure issues, kidney stones and other kidney associated disorders.
- Cared for patients in 45-bed unit. Adhered to policies and procedures directing administration of medications
- Maintained charts that contain patient’s pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Managed care of nephrology patients by taking quick decisions, critical actions, and maintained trusting relationship between patient and nurse
Progressive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching 5 patients about conditions, medications and self-care skills during shift.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Medical- Psychiatric Registered Staff Nurse,
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Counseled and mentored up to 6 on substance use and life choices during shift.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed up to 6 patients’ behavior during shift.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2019
Skills
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Patient Care Coordination
- Team Supervision
- Acute Care Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Electronic Health Record (Epic, Cerner)
- Quality and Safety Compliance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association; Expire: 03/2027.
Timeline
Medical/Coronary ICU Staff Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit)
Flexstaff- Norwalk Hospital
12.2025 - 02.2026
Intermediate Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse (Observation Unit)
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
12.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse (Cardiac Progressive Care)
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse (ED Holding)
Montefiore Medical Center: Einstein Campus
09.2021 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Nephrology)
Christian Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2021
Progressive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
Medical- Psychiatric Registered Staff Nurse,
Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Brockport