Christopher Leaf
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience specializing in cardiac care and telemetry monitoring. Proven ability to implement rapid interventions and enhance patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes. Skilled in intravenous therapy and patient assessments, fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination and patient satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
Wesley Medical Center HCA
Wichita, KS
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for high-acuity step-down patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac cases.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented timely interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for 4–5 high-acuity postoperative patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac cases.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented rapid interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NE
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for 4–5 high-acuity telemetry patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac cases.
- Administered IV medications to patients. Assisted in delivering cardiac IV antibiotics. Supported healthcare team in medication management.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented timely interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, TN
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and telemetry data to assess cardiovascular health.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions and post-discharge care strategies.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in telemetry unit.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient assessments accurately.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised and analyzed continuous cardiac telemetry for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw management of 4–5 high-acuity telemetry patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac care.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented timely interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
CHI
Chattanooga, TN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for 4–5 high-acuity telemetry and ER hold patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac patients.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented timely interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for 3-4 high-acuity step-down patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac cases.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented rapid interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Fresno Community Hospital
Fresno, CA
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for 3-4 high-acuity step-down patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac cases.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented rapid interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw care for 4–5 high-acuity progressive care unit patients, including post-ICU transfers and post-procedural cardiac cases.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and implemented timely interventions for clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversaw medication administration and monitored patient responses in progressive care unit.
- Facilitated collaboration with interdisciplinary team to design and execute tailored care plans.
- Facilitated efficient coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Recorded comprehensive patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Oversaw monitoring of cardiac and critical vital signs to ensure timely intervention in life-threatening situations.
- Administered medications as prescribed. Assisted with dressing changes and wound cleaning. Monitored vital signs to support patient care.
Home Health Registered Nurse
VNA
Vero Beach, FL
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Delivered skilled nursing care to homebound patients managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Executed thorough head-to-toe assessments and formulated tailored care plans.
- Executed oasis assessments and documentation to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines.
- Managed administration of medications, IV therapies, injections, and wound care treatments.
- Facilitated patient and family education on disease management, medication adherence, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw patient progress and relayed condition changes to physicians.
- Facilitated collaboration among physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers to enhance patient care.
- Assessed patient mental health needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
Vero Beach, FL
03.2015 - 09.2021
- Delivered skilled nursing care to homebound patients managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Executed thorough head-to-toe assessments and formulated tailored care plans.
- Executed oasis assessments and documentation to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, injections, and wound care treatments to support patient recovery.
- Facilitated patient and family education on disease management, medication adherence, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw patient progress and communicated condition changes to physicians.
- Facilitated collaboration among physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers to enhance patient care.
- Assessed patient mental health needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center ~ a Steward Family Hospital
Sebastian, FL
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Oversaw continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation for patients with cardiac and critical medical conditions.
- Oversaw patient care in emergency room, progressive care unit, and home health environments.
- Oversaw administration of cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasoactive drips, in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and swiftly addressed clinical deterioration.
- Facilitated collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medications, and discharge planning.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation within EMR systems.
Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Directed medication administration and monitored patient responses to uphold compliance with established protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to identify patient needs and formulate treatment objectives.
- Spearheaded collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to design and implement customized care plans.
- Spearheaded patient education initiatives on coping strategies and resources for effective mental health management post-discharge.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance patient engagement and promote peer support.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety protocols, ensuring a safer environment for all patients.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes and adjusted care plans to optimize patient progress.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Vero Beach, FL
07.1998 - 02.2008
- Oversaw operations across psychiatric inpatient unit, progressive care unit, and provided support in ICU and ER settings.
- Guided junior nurses in implementing best practices for psychiatric care and crisis intervention techniques.
- Oversaw effective management of challenging behaviors through strategic de-escalation techniques and behavior management plan implementation.
- Evaluated necessity for restraint or seclusion based on facility protocols, emphasizing least restrictive measures to enhance patient autonomy.
- Led group therapy sessions for patients, promoting open dialogue on mental health topics and coping strategies.
- Executed routine suicide risk assessments to identify high-risk individuals requiring further intervention or monitoring.
- Facilitated comprehensive support for patients by addressing complex psychosocial needs in collaboration with social workers, case managers, therapists, and support staff.
- Delivered high-quality care to critically ill patients through medication administration and diagnostic testing.
- Executed response to code blue alerts within facility, initiating protocol and ensuring adherence to special procedures.
- Oversaw patient recovery processes following medical and surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06.1998
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Western Oklahoma State
Altus, OK08.1993
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency care
- Diabetes management
- Psychiatric nursing
- Home health care
- Cardiac care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Patient assessments
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Medical records management
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Wesley Medical Center HCA
01.2025 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse Traveler
Cleveland Clinic
11.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse Traveler
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
07.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Methodist University Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
CHI
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Fresno Community Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
VNA
06.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
03.2015 - 09.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center ~ a Steward Family Hospital
06.2011 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Medical Center
03.2008 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
07.1998 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Western Oklahoma State