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Kristopher Leake

Auburndale,FL

Summary

Seasoned RN with a background in emergency and critical care, notably at Advent Health Heart of Florida. Excelled in patient assessments and emergency triage, enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care. Demonstrated leadership as a preceptor and charge, blending clinical expertise with effective communication to elevate team performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of acuity

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Emergency Department

Advent Health Heart of Florida
07.2021 - Current
  • Preceptor
  • Charge
  • Ultrasound IV
  • Trauma RN
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Educated patients and families about their medical conditions, supporting informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
  • Conducted thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival, identifying urgent needs or potential
  • complications requiring immediate attention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, individualized care to each patient.

RN, Emergency Department

Advocate Sherman Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2021


  • Preceptor
  • Charge
  • Ultrasound IV
  • Trauma RN
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.


RN, Critical Care

Rockford Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.

Electrician

IBEW 117
07.2003 - 06.2014
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
06-2014

High School Diploma -

Larkin High School
Elgin, IL
06-1996

Skills

  • Emergency Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • IV Insertion
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Airway Management
  • Cardiovascular Care
  • Pathophysiology Knowledge
  • Trauma care
  • Emergency triage
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Accomplishments

Daisy Award Winner

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • PALS
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC

Timeline

RN, Emergency Department

Advent Health Heart of Florida
07.2021 - Current

RN, Emergency Department

Advocate Sherman Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2021

RN, Critical Care

Rockford Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015

Electrician

IBEW 117
07.2003 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rock Valley College

High School Diploma -

Larkin High School

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