As a nurse director with more than 23 years of experience, Ms. Chastang has served in various roles at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center before becoming the CNO. He assisted in the development of its total joint replacement and fracture program, which led to the hospital becoming the first in its area to offer robotic-arm assisted joint replacement procedures. Ms. Chastang’s innate leadership skills, along with her ability to develop and cultivate strong teams, has pushed the hospital team to earn a 4-star CMS rating and Leapfrog Safety Grade “A.” As her facility undergoes a $20 million expansion, she continues to insist on consistent, reliable approaches that drive high-quality patient care and experience. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is Baldwin County’s only chest pain accredited facility and one of only two sepsis certified facilities in the state of Alabama.
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Becker's Recognition
Karen Chastang, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
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