Chantal Butler, LPN

Chantal Butler, LPN, is a seasoned healthcare professional with more than 25 years of diverse clinical and administrative experience across utilization management, case management, wound care, medical-surgical nursing, long-term care, and community health advocacy. She is currently based in Tampa, Florida, where she continues to serve in both clinical and leadership capacities while advancing initiatives that promote health equity and patient-centered care.

Throughout her career, Ms. Butler has developed extensive expertise in utilization management and clinical review, including medical necessity determinations, care coordination, and healthcare compliance. She currently serves as a Utilization Management Nurse with Elevance Health, where she evaluates clinical cases using established guidelines, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and supports quality improvement efforts. She has also served as a Subject Matter Expert, contributing to staff training, onboarding, and complex case resolution.

In addition to her corporate healthcare experience, Ms. Butler has held key leadership roles in clinical and operational settings, including Clinic Manager at Nucci Medical Center and Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager supporting military medical evaluation and discharge planning. Earlier in her career, she provided hands-on nursing care in hospital and rehabilitation settings, specializing in wound care, medical-surgical nursing, and the management of complex chronic conditions.

Ms. Butler is also the Founder and Executive Director of Enlightened Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community health through education, wellness programming, and chronic disease prevention. Through this organization, she leads initiatives such as health fairs, educational workshops, scholarship programs, and large-scale wellness events including the Conquer Cancer Event and the Radiance of Wellness Gala, all aimed at improving health outcomes and advancing community wellness.

Recognized for her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to service, Ms. Butler is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through education, prevention, and compassionate care. She continues to focus her professional efforts on healthcare leadership, population health, and initiatives that reduce health disparities while promoting long-term wellness and quality of life.

• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) – Pinellas Technical Education Center, St. Petersburg, Florida (2002)

• CPR Instructor
• IV Therapy Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC), Tampa General Hospital
• Various faith-based organizations

• Founder & Director, Enlighten Florida (2024–Present)
• Health education and wellness programming
• Cancer awareness and prevention initiatives
• Community health fairs and workshops
• Scholarship programs for future healthcare professionals
• Annual Conquer Cancer Event
• Radiance of Wellness Gala
• Health equity and chronic disease prevention initiatives

I founded Enlighten Florida at the end of 2024, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy living initiatives within the Tampa Bay community. My background as a nurse directly influenced my decision to start this nonprofit, as I wanted to create programs that encourage and support healthier lifestyles. I currently split my time equally between my nursing work in utilization management for Elevance Health and my nonprofit initiatives. My vision for Enlighten Florida is to grow from a local organization into one with nationwide reach over the next five years. I strongly believe that healthy living encompasses everyone, and that maintaining good health is foundational to everything else we do. This belief drives my passion for the organization’s mission and the programs we provide throughout the community.