Chantale Padilla
BSN, VA-BC
Instructor
Chantale Padilla, BSN, RN, VA-BC
Chantale is a highly experienced vascular access specialist with over ten years of intensive care nursing, specializing in cardiovascular, neuro, and trauma care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is board-certified in vascular access (VA-BC).
After a decade in the ICU, Chantale transitioned into Interventional Radiology, where she served as a Sedation Nurse for ten years. In this role, she assisted with advanced procedures such as angiograms, stent placements, and the insertion of various infusion catheters. It was during this time that she developed expertise in ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques.
For the past twelve years, Chantale has practiced as a Vascular Access Specialist, with extensive experience placing PICC lines, midlines, peripheral IVs, and arterial lines. Her clinical proficiency, commitment to patient care, and dedication to excellence have made her a respected leader in her field.
Education:
Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Attended: February 2012 – February 2013
Graduated: February 2013
Santa Fe College – Gainesville, Florida
Associates Degree in Nursing
Attended: August 1990– May 1994
Graduated: May 1994
University of Florida -‐ Gainesville Florida
Undergraduate Studies
Attended: August 1986 – May 1990
Transitioned to Santa Fe College
Certifications and Licensure:
Florida State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
RN-‐9428738
California State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse (Inactive)
559135
Vascular Access Certification Corp.
Vascular Access – Board Certified
Cert. #6614
Board Certification Course
Ultrasound Guidance Certification
Completed: 2007 and 2018
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support Expires: 2021
Clinical Experience:
Vascular Access Team ‐ Team Leader
May 2016-‐Current
AdventHealth Tampa
3100 E. Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, FL 33613
Staff Nurse ‐ Interventional Radiology/PICC Team July 2014-‐May 2016
Veterans Administration Hospital-‐Palo Alto 3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Staff Nurse ‐Interventional Radiology
January 2004-‐May 2014
Scripps Healthcare-‐Mercy
4077 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Staff Nurse ‐Multiple ICU Settings
July 1999-‐January 2004
Preferred Healthcare Travel Nurse Co.
100 W Cypress Creek RD. Suite 750
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309
Staff Nurse ‐ Telemetry/Surgical ICU
May 1994-‐July 1999
Alachua General Hospital
801 SW 2nd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601