Sharon Rangel, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, NPD-BC, FAONL

About Me

As the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Sharon oversees all the inpatient nursing units as well as the flex department and house supervisors. Sharon has been a nurse for over thirty years, twenty-four in leadership roles. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Xavier University and earned her MSN, MBA and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Lewis University. Sharon is Certified in Nursing Professional Development and Executive Nursing Practice. In 2023, she received the impressive designation of Fellow of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. Finally, Sharon is a Dr. Jean Watson Caritas Coach, which promotes healthy practice environments to engage nurses and support resilience and well-being.

Sharon is currently one of the co-chairs of the Illinois Healthcare Action Coalition. She is Past-President of the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders and an active member of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders, serving on their membership committee. Sharon was previously elected to the ANA Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics.

Sharon is proud to be the only nurse who sat on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority. She is a past President of the Lewis University Alumni Association Board of Directors and spearheaded the Lewis University Nursing Alumni Network. She is a recipient of the Lewis University Alumni Achievement Award in 2009. Sharon was also awarded IONL’s Most Valuable Member in 2017.