Biography
Chyrel Lynn Panlilio is a seasoned nursing professional with extensive clinical and academic experience. Originally from the Philippines, she earned her nursing degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and began her career as a surgical nurse at V. Luna Medical Center. After immigrating to Georgia, she worked in critical care settings, including the Surgical Unit and ICU at Palmyra Hospital in Albany, and later in the SICU and CVICU at Georgia Baptist Medical Center.
As her family grew, she embraced flexible roles, serving in home health, the Emergency Department at Southern Regional, a Traumatic Brain Injury Center, and Emory Midtown’s Med-Surg ICU. Committed to lifelong learning, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Walden University in 2019. Shortly thereafter, she joined Clayton State University as adjunct faculty and transitioned to a full-time faculty position in July 2020, where she mentors and prepares future nurses for success.
Beyond her professional achievements, she and her husband homeschooled seven children, who have gone on to careers in nursing, computer science, IT, and music education.
Education
BS, Nursing, University of Santo Tomas, 1980
MSN, Nursing Education, Walden University, 2019
Awards and Honors
August Spotlight Award, Employee Recognition Awards Committee , Award, 2025
Faculty of the Year, CSU School of Nursing, Honor, 2026
Intellectual Contributions
Victoria Foster, Elicia S. Collins, Naquilla Thomas, W. Gail Barnes, Lisa Smiley, Kimberly Campbell, Angela L Hollis, Terri Summers, Rebecca Morgan, Chyrel Panlilio, Crystal Marchant, Michelle Nelson, Tamika Baugh-Allen, "Meeting the Community Where They Are: A Proposal to Provide Mobile Health Care to Underserved /Rural Communities"
Jennie Bergen, Comfort Obi, Chyrel Lynn Panlilio, Cognitive stacking: A concept analysis, i-manager's Journal of Nursing – September 2024
Jennie Bergen, Chyrel Lynn Panlilio, Comfort Obi, Teaching Nursing Students the Implications of Cognitive Stacking
Contracts, Grants, and Sponsored Research
Chyrel Lynn Panlilio, Jumpstart Bootcamp for Success in the Nursing BSN Program, CSU Retiree Grant, Clayton State University, 1000, Funded – August 2022 to May 2023
Presentations
Jennie Bergen, Chyrel Lynn Panlilio, Comfort Obi, Adapting Cognitive Stacking into Clinical Nursing Education, Georgia Association of Nurse Education, Georgia Association of Nurse Education – February 28 2025
Service to the University & University System of Georgia
Department, Curriculum Commitee, Committee Member – July 2022 to Present
College, Nursing Student Orientation, Attendee, Orientation – August 2020 to Present
College, Student & Community Relationship , Committee Member – 2020 to Present
University, Student Affairs Committee, Committee Member – August 2021 to May 2025
University, University Hearing Panel, Committee Member – September 2025 to Present
Service to the Profession
Attendee, Meeting, Sigma Theta Tau, Local – 2022 to Present
Attendee, Meeting, Philippine Nurses Association of Georgia, Regional – 2020 to Present
Service to the Community
Member, Riley Clinic , Local – March 2020 to 2024
Teaching Interest
In the classroom, Chyrel is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and sound clinical judgment through active learning. She leverages innovative teaching strategies, such as case studies and game-based learning, to build engaging and immersive educational experiences. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, she is committed to preparing future nurses who are not only technically competent but also compassionate advocates who lead with clinical excellence and empathy.
Research Interest
Chyrel’s research focuses on enhancing incoming nursing student success by bridging the gap between foundational knowledge and rigorous program expectations. She is particularly interested in the impact of structured nursing bootcamps as a mechanism to provide essential preparation, build clinical confidence, and cultivate the critical thinking skills necessary for students to thrive within the nursing curriculum.
