MICHAEL L. CHAMBERS, BSN____________________________________________
**** ***** *** ? Port Arthur, Tx., 77642 ? Cell: 409-***-**** ? Home: 409-
***-**** ? ************@*****.***
PROFILE_______________________________________________________________
Goal directed, result oriented, dedicated professional with
fourteen years of nursing experience. Self-motivated with high
energy, initiative and focus.
EMPLOYMENT_________________________________________________________
02/11-Present ? RN ? Kidney Center Of Beaumont, TX
Educate patients about the techniques to maintain their health
care by using home therapies.
Observe and record patient data. Maintain good relationship with
the patients and their families
Operate all dialysis equipment and perform routine medical
procedures. Provide instructions about health care education
and disease prevention. Resolve dialysis related issues.
08/06-08/2010 ? RN-Clinical Nurse ? NaphCare-Beaumont, TX
Made nursing care assignments for clinical staff; directed and
guided them in providing optimal nursing care. Triaged patients
in person and over the telephone. Informed providers/staff
members of patients' urgent health care needs. Provided patient
education concerning prescribed medications, immunizations, and
allergens.
04/06-08/06 ? RN-CVICU ? Renaissance Hospital - Groves, TX
Cared for patients with life threatening illnesses, acute
congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, disseminated
intravascular coagulopathy. Skilled in bedside monitoring and 12
lead EKG and patients on ventilators.
11/05-04/06 ? RN-Neurosurgery ? The Methodist Hospital - Houston, TX
Cared for patients with life threatening illnesses, acute
congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, disseminated
intravascular coagulopathy. Skilled in bedside monitoring and 12-
lead EKG.
02/05-11/05? RN-Day Surgery ? Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital-
Beaumont, TX
Evaluated patients condition, provided patient safety, comfort,
and privacy at all time. Assisted physicians with various tasks
including chemotherapy and conscious sedation. Assessed and
evaluated patient condition pre and post operatively. Monitored
and communicated to physician and anesthesia personnel any
changes in patient status.
10/04-02/05? RN-Asst Nurse Manager ? UTMB Correctional Managed Care-
Galveston, TX
Assist nurse manager with the performance of the daily
operational aspects of the clinic; supervise
and evaluate performance of staff; make recommendations for
quality patient care; enforce
policies and procedures; assist in performing a variety of
nursing tasks.
11/03-10/04 ? RN-Clinical ? Bureau of Prison USP - Pollock, LA
Made nursing care assignments for clinical staff; directed and
guided them in providing optimal nursing care. Triaged patients
in person and over the telephone. Informed providers/staff
members of patients' urgent health care needs. Provided patient
education concerning prescribed medications, immunizations, and
allergens.
10/01-11/03 ? RN-Clinical ? UTMB Correctional Managed Care -
Galveston, TX
Made nursing care assignments for clinical staff. Triaged
patients in person and over the telephone. Informed
providers/staff members of patients' urgent health care needs.
Provided patient education concerning prescribed medications,
immunizations, and allergens.
06/99-10/01 ? RN-ER ? UTMB Emergency Services - Galveston, TX
Cared for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain,
respiratory failure, GI bleeding, drug overdose. Acquired and
recorded patient data. Prepared patients for surgical,
radiological procedures, initiated and maintained IV therapy,
and 12-lead EKG. Provided patient education concerning
prescribed medications, immunizations, and allergens.
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________
University of Texas School of Nursing ? Galveston, TX ? Bachelor
of Science Degree, Nursing
Abraham Lincoln High School ? Port Arthur, TX
SKILLS________________________________________________________________
Strong communication skills, computer skills, BLS, ACLS,
knowledge of nursing theory and practice
SUMMARY_____________________________________________________________
To use my knowledge in the best possible way for the betterment
of the public health and to secure a position as a Case Manager
in the medical field.