Michael Chapman
Bonifay
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Tampa VA, excelling in care coordination and chronic disease management. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives and adept in electronic health records. Strong advocate for patient needs, utilizing critical thinking and effective communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse -Primary Care RN Care Manager/PACT
Tampa VA
Lakeland
08.2018 - 02.2025
- Duties include telephone triage, care coordination, and management of chronic disease conditions, with the aim of promoting optimal health through a holistic approach, with the goal of preventing and reducing disease potential.
- Provided patient care and support in mental health services.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems efficiently.
- Conducted assessments to determine patient needs and care requirements.
- Advocated for veterans' health needs within the healthcare system diligently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Assistant Nurse Manager
MICU, Nashville VA Medical Center
Nashville
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Duties include scheduling, employee performance evaluation and proficiency writing.
- Quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.
- Acting Nurse Manager MICU 2015, 2016 for period of 18 months while unit manager on assigned detail.
- During this period the unit participated in the SCCM Liberation collaborative to bring the ABCDEF bundle of care to our MICU.
- Also, successfully wrote and submitted for AACN Beacon award which we achieved silver.
Registered Nurse
MICU, Nashville VA Medical Center
Nashville
08.2008 - 08.2018
- Duties include full patient care, assessment and management to include titration of critical infusions, hemodynamic monitoring, 12 lead ECG, IABP management.
- Additional duties included consistent charge nurse, RRT and code blue team member and Unit bases council committee member.
Interim Nurse Manager
Nashville ED
Nashville
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated daily operations of the emergency department for efficient workflow.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing staff members.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations and accreditation standards.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Center
Hermitage
11.2005 - 07.2008
- Patient care included monitoring of all invasive lines and equipment to include CVP, ART lines, ventilators and PA Catheter hemodynamic lines.
- Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse
St Thomas Hospital
Nashville
05.2004 - 10.2005
- Staff RN on Special Care step down from ICU.
- Patient care included monitoring of all invasive lines and equipment to include CVP, ART lines and ventilators.
- Other duties include monitoring and titration of critical gtts like ntg, amio, tpa, dopamine ECT.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Cardiac Care Nurse on St. Joseph's Floor, promoted to Nurse Coordinator for approximately eight months, promoted to Interim Patient Care Manager in August 2003.
- Accepted position as Assistant PCM in November 2003 and again, held interim Managers position until April 2004.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital (cardiac)
Pensacola
10.2001 - 04.2002
- Responsible for care of post CABG and general tele/post cath patients.
- Duties include initiating and monitoring post CABG recovery and rehab and all other general nursing skills.
Registered Nurse
Marshall hospital (med/tele)
Placerville
05.1999 - 08.2001
- Responsible as primary care and relief charge nurse for med/tele patients.
- Duties include medication administration (iv and po), dressing changes, telemetry monitoring, oncology, patient assignments and all other nursing responsibilities.
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Jaun Hospital (oncology)
Carmichael
08.1998 - 07.1999
- Responsible as team leader for the care of patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation and all other medical nursing services on 30-bed oncology unit.
Education
CCRN-K - Critical Care Registered Nurse-Supervisor
01.2017
CMSRN - certified medical surgical registered nurse
09.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, Alabama, AL05-1998
Skills
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Quality improvement
References
- Meagan Shahin RN, Staff RN Clinical Contact Center, 1-863-608-2763
- Bobbie Schaffer RN, Staff RN Community Care, 1-863-660-5855
- Melissa Epperson ARNP LIP, Lakeland CBOC, 1-863-651-2334
- Linda Ruzzo, past nurse manager, 1-615-337-5194
- Alisa Carroll, current nurse manager, 1-813-450-6630
- Jaime Inman, peer, past assistant nurse manager, 1-602-339-2712
Awards
Secretary of Veteran Affairs' Award for Excellence in Nursing-Registered Nurse in Staff Role, 01/13
Military Service
US ARMY, active duty, 31V, 06/89, 11/91, Honorable, Southwest Asia service medal for service Desert Storm
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Primary Care RN Care Manager/PACT
Tampa VA
08.2018 - 02.2025
Assistant Nurse Manager
MICU, Nashville VA Medical Center
01.2014 - 08.2018
Interim Nurse Manager
Nashville ED
08.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
MICU, Nashville VA Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Center
11.2005 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
St Thomas Hospital
05.2004 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2002 - 04.2004
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital (cardiac)
10.2001 - 04.2002
Registered Nurse
Marshall hospital (med/tele)
05.1999 - 08.2001
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Jaun Hospital (oncology)
08.1998 - 07.1999
CCRN-K - Critical Care Registered Nurse-Supervisor
CMSRN - certified medical surgical registered nurse
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Troy University