Chantal Branco, DNP, is Administrator of Patient Care Services for Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest. She is an established critical care leader whose primary areas of responsibility include the inpatient units aligned with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute. She also provides oversight for the Wound Ostomy Care Team. Branco previously served as the Director of Patient Care Services at LVH–Cedar Crest.

Branco earned a bachelor's and then a master's degree in nursing from La Salle University. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in summer 2023.

Branco earned specialty certification as a critical care registered nurse from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
 
Because of her exemplary and patient-focused leadership, Branco was recognized as a Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Finalist in 2021 and an American Association of Colleges of Nursing Circle of Excellence Award Recipient in 2022. Branco received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in 2017.