When I became a nurse in 2014, I was driven, passionate, and ready to change the healthcare system. But what I didn’t expect was how much the system would change me.
Nursing isn’t just physically demanding—it takes everything from you: mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. We give and give, often without enough support, and before we even realize it, we’re running on empty. I know because I’ve been there.
There was a moment in my career when I had to ask myself: Do I keep pushing forward, or do I walk away? The conditions we work under made me question everything. I love being a nurse, but I hate what this profession does to us when we’re left unsupported.
That breaking point led me to a new purpose. I knew I wasn’t alone in feeling this way, and I wanted to do something about it. That’s why I founded Chart Lyfe, LLC—to create a space where nurses and healthcare professionals can find the support, resources, and community we deserve.
With over a decade in healthcare, I’m now a Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Debriefing Certified professional, specializing in burnout coaching and stress reduction. Through LyfeWell Health Coaching, I help nurses and healthcare workers reclaim their well-being—because we shouldn’t have to sacrifice ourselves to serve others.
You are not alone. And you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I see you, I hear you, and I’m here to help.
Shauntel Howard, MSHI, BSN, RN, CHC
Founder of ChartLyfe.com
Mental Health First Aid Certified | Trauma Debriefing Certified
