Timothy Chauvin, BSN, RN, CPEN, AS-EMP
Ochsner Children's Hospital
New Orleans,LA
Overview
Energetic and motivating leader and team member with proven ability to work effectively with many different health care disciplines with over thirty years of experience in leadership, critical care, emergency, and mobile areas. Strong and experienced critical thinker, especially in high stress health care settings. Self starter and strong independent worker. Highly adaptable to ever changing circumstances.
01+
Certification
38+
years of professional experience
Work History
09.2014 - Current12 Years 2 Months
Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
Ochsner Children's Hospital | New Orleans, LA
- Delivered pediatric nursing care aligned with physician orders and care plans. Serve as lead nurse when needed.
- Supervised nursing workflows and supported staff with complex pediatric cases.
- Most recent Employee of the Month for the department
- Assist in chart auditing for compliance and accuracy.
03.1998 - 02.201415 Years 11 Months
Lead Critical Care Flight Nurse
Children’s Hospital New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
- Facilitated critical care patient transportation via ground (ambulance), fixed wing (airplane), and rotor wing (helicopter) modalities.
- Provided support for interventional and diagnostic cardiac procedures to ensure patient safety and care. Assisted with interventional and diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization, tilt testing, Stress tests, Echocardiograms, and cardiac interview and assessment.
- Participated in IV safety committee to enhance standards and practices across hospital systems.. Was an ongoing member of a 40+ hospital collaborative to improve IV safety nationwide.
- Managed pediatric critical care transport care from bedside to aircraft with precise clinical prioritization.
03.1998 - 02.201415 Years 11 Months
Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Administration
Children's Hospital New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
- Directed daily nursing operations, balancing staffing, patient flow, and unit priorities.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated daily patient care across pediatric units.
- Managed staffing assignments, scheduling adjustments, and coverage for fluctuating census needs.
- Monitored clinical workflows to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
03.1998 - 03.201416 Years
Charge Nurse, PICU
Children's Hospital New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
- Directed bedside nursing assignments to balance patient acuity, staffing, and unit workflow.
- Coordinated patient flow and staffing assignments to maintain safe, efficient pediatric unit operations.
- Supervised bedside nurses, reinforcing clinical protocols and consistent care standards.
- Assessed patient acuity and prioritized interventions during high-volume shift demands.
01.1989 - 01.199910 Years
Fight Nurse/ EMT- Paramedic
Priority Air and Priority Health
- Functioned as a flight nurse frequently assigned to a helicopter based at a hospital.
- Between flights, assisted the local Emergency Department with all appropriate nursing and paramedic duties.
- Managed flights for critical care patients and conducted on-scene emergency response.
- Functioned as a field EMT-Paramedic in both rural and suburban EMS areas.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences | Nursing (RN)
William Carey College, School of Nursing | New Orleans | 02-1998
William Carey College, School of Nursing - New Orleans
02-1998
Associates in Sciences | Emergency Health
Delgado Community College | New Orleans | 01-1995
Delgado Community College - New Orleans
01-1995
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society graduate
Skills
Certification
- PALS, CPR, TNCC, ACLS
- NRP, BTLS, EMT-P, PALS instructor (retired), CPR instructor (retired), EMT instructor (retired)
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
Ochsner Children's Hospital
09.2014 - CurrentRead more
Lead Critical Care Flight Nurse
Children’s Hospital New Orleans
03.1998 - 02.2014Read more
Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Administration
Children's Hospital New Orleans
03.1998 - 02.2014Read more
Charge Nurse, PICU
Children's Hospital New Orleans
03.1998 - 03.2014Read more
Fight Nurse/ EMT- Paramedic
Priority Air and Priority Health
01.1989 - 01.1999Read more
Delgado Community College - Associates in Sciences, Emergency Health
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William Carey College, School of Nursing - Bachelor of Sciences, Nursing (RN)
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