CHERYL L. CHANCE
New Braunfels TX 78132
575-602-3666
Professional Summary
Empathetic graduate counselor (LPC-A eligible) seeking a position in a collaborative environment in which I can work with diverse populations, implementing treatment for clients in an ethical, cultural, and empathetic manner.
Skills
Assessment and care planning skills, implementing treatments, and guiding patient care. Nursing, Safety Consultant, teaching basic safety courses, CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, management, budgets
Experience
Counseling Internship
River City Advocacy & Counseling, New Braunfels, TX November 24, 2022 to July 19, 2023
Counseling Practicum
True Counseling Services, San Antonio TX September 1, 2022 - November 23, 2022,
Diamond C Safety & Health Consulting, Jal, NM 2012 – present
· Safety Consulting businesses
· Monthly safety meeting education
· H2S, CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
City of Jal – Mayor, Jal, NM 2010 – 2018
· Budget, oversight of city council and affairs of the city with population of 2500
Lea Energy Services – Jal, NM 2008 -2013
· Office Manager, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Payroll
· Day to Day operations of oil & gas office, ranching, and oil production
The Jal Record – Owner, Jal, NM 2007 – 2013
· Design/layout of local newspaper with a circulation of 2000
New Mexico Junior College - Nursing Instructor, Hobbs, NM 2007 – 2009
· Taught pre-nursing and medical terminology classes
· Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistant students in class, lab, and clinical setting
West Texas Medical Center, Director of Nursing, Midland, TX 2004 – 2007
· Oversight of all personnel in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Utilization Review, Social Services, Quality Improvement. Medicare Survey and education
Cogdell Memorial Hospital, Snyder, TX, 1990 - 2004
· Director of Nurses/Acting Administrator 2003 – 2004
o Responsible for oversight of hospital until new CEO recruited.
§ Physician, staff, public satisfaction
§ Department meetings
§ Medicare compliance
o Completed re-licensing of Long-Term Care unit to Assisted Living Center
o Re-licensing of hospital from 99 bed to 49 bed facility to increase reimbursement for Rural Health Clinic
o responsible for 349 FTE’s
· Director of Nursing and Emergency Department 2001 – 2004
o Responsible for 130 FTE’s, staff education and development
o Medicare preparation and survey
o Nursing budget, FTE’s, capital budget, cost containment
o Strategic planning; Administrative call
o Department head, board, finance, foundation, medical staff, quality improvement, infection control meetings
o Human Resources processes of position controls, job descriptions, recruitment, disciplinary actions
o Patient, Employee, Physician satisfaction
o Developed/Hired Utilization Review team
o Planned/Coordinated renovation/new construction of Emergency Department ($2 million project)
· Nurse Manager Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Trauma Coordinator, House Supervisor 1999 – 2001
o Responsible for 30 employees, budgets, staff development, patient/ physician satisfaction, Trauma Registry & Performance Improvement
o House Supervisor 2 days/week, administrative call
o Medication Error, Code Blue reporting
· Nurse Manager ED/CCU, Med Surg, Trauma/ Acting Director of Nursing 1997 – 1999
· Nurse Manager Medical/Surgical, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Wing, Obstetrics 1995 – 1997
o Responsible for all management duties
o Planned/Coordinated OB renovation project
· House Supervisor 1993 – 1995
o Staffing, physician rounds, medical record, medication, supplies retrieval after hours, assessment and care of patients, admin call and decision-making in absence of CEO, patient complaints, patient advocate
· Emergency Department Charge Nurse 1992 - 1993
· Critical Care Unit Charge Nurse 1992
· Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long Term Care Staff Nurse 1990 - 1992
Owner Operator Convenience Store C & M Market, Ira, Texas 1984 – 1989
Certifications
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Certified Safety & Health Official (2012)
Western Texas College Licensed Vocational Nurse certificate (1990)
Education
Grand Canyon University – Currently enrolled in Master of Science Licensed Professional Counselor Program
Eastern New Mexico University Bachelor of Science, Nursing (2010)
Howard College Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nurse, Summa Cum Laude (1992)
NM Registered Nurse License #R61279 Expires (5/31/25) & TX Registered Nurse License #581836 Expires (5/31/25)
Jana Prieto
5517 Kingswood St.
Schertz, Texas 78108
March 22, 2023
To Whom It May Concern
Re: Cheryl Chance
I am writing this Personal Reference Letter for Cheryl Chance, whom I have worked with and known for more than 18 years.
Cheryl and I met when she came on as Director of Nursing at Heart Place Hospital in Midland, Texas in 2004. She was with us for 3 years and was one of the biggest assets of our hospital. She not only fulfilled her duties as Director of Nursing, but sat on boards and committees to help further the growth of patient care and quality assurance. Her leadership and patient care were outstanding. Cheryl was a very steady, calm, and comforting presence for our staff and patients.
Since working with Cheryl in Midland, she moved on to serve her home town of Jal, NM and ended up being the Mayor of that city. Again, her leadership and drive to serve and improve her city and its citizens was a huge success.
Cheryl’s commitment and drive to the things that she loves has been something that has inspired me since I met her. I do believe she would truly be an asset to any industry that she is called to serve in.
If I can provide any further information, please feel free to reach me at: (432) 967-4548.
Sincerely,
Jana Prieto
Jana Prieto