Chart Smart Master Class

About the Creator

Hello! I'm Candice Elam, a family nurse practitioner and the founder of SignTheChart. For years, my life mirrored that of so many primary care providers: a deep love for patient care constantly battling the exhaustion of relentless demands. Working full-time in an FQHC, juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and family caregiving, I found myself repeatedly drowning in unpaid after-hours charting and administrative tasks. The frustration was real. While NP school taught me invaluable clinical skills, it offered little guidance on the practical, operational 'how-to' for managing a busy clinic schedule and making the EHR work for me. Like many, I felt powerless to change the system, yet knew something had to give. Driven by a desire to stay in the profession I loved without burning out, I embarked on a journey to crack the code of sustainable primary care. I learned how to build workflows, optimize documentation, and master my attention even amidst constant interruptions. What I discovered allowed me to consistently leave work at work, reclaim my evenings, and rediscover the joy in my calling. Now, through SignTheChart, I'm sharing that exact roadmap with you. I understand your struggles because I've lived them. My goal is to equip you with the tangible, day-to-day strategies that will empower you to manage your workload, eliminate unpaid hours, and ultimately, build a fulfilling career in primary care that truly integrates with your life.