CHATRELL PITCHFO, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Lancaster,California
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner candidate with a strong background in patient-centered care, comprehensive assessment, and patient education. Brings hands-on experience in preoperative nursing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice across family practice, internal medicine, women's health, pediatrics, and chronic disease management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, California
10.2006 - Current
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations in a complex healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and improve health outcomes.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and contribute to individualized plans of care.
- Apply strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills to promote safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses and nursing students.
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and hospital quality and patient safety standards.
- Acted as a clinical resource and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest Community College
Los Angeles, CA10-2004
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Differential Diagnosis
- Acute Care Evaluation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- EHR documentation
- Clinical Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Time Management
- Exceptional Patient Communication
- Patient Education
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified (FNP-C)
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) | June 15, 2026 - June 14, 2031 | Certification No. F06261004
- Nurse Practitioner—California
- Current | Expires February 28, 2027
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing—California
- Current | Expires February 28, 2027 | License/Registration No. 95041361
- Registered Nurse—California
- Current | Expires February 28, 2027 | RN License No. 669068
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- May 18, 2025 - May 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- January 24, 2025 - January 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- May 25, 2026 - May 2027
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Family Practice
- Completed comprehensive primary care assessments across the lifespan.
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic illnesses under preceptor supervision.
- Performed annual wellness visits and preventive health screenings; developed evidence-based treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications under preceptor supervision.
- Internal Medicine
- Managed hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies and provided chronic disease management and patient education.
- Women's Health
- Performed well-woman examinations, cervical cancer screenings, and counseling on contraception and preventive care.
- Pediatrics
- Conducted well-child examinations; diagnosed and treated common pediatric illnesses under preceptor supervision; provided immunizations and anticipatory guidance.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest Community College