W. Christian Lenhart
San Jose
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at Stanford Healthcare, recognized for leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis intervention. Proven track record in managing high-acuity patients and enhancing quality metrics. Adept at fostering team morale and implementing innovative care strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in critical settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Stanford Healthcare
Palo Alto
08.2022 - Current
- Cared for high acuity patients requiring ventilation, multiple drips, and invasive monitoring
- Delivered direct quality care to patients through assessment, daily monitoring, documentation, collaboration with hospitalists/specialists, and evaluation of medical conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Supported nursing teams by providing expert guidance on clinical issues
- Trained and supervised new nursing staff
- Assisted families and staff in navigating healthcare processes
- Managed quality assurance processes to elevate patient care standards
- Managed administrative tasks for RSN committee meetings
Travel ICU Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 08.2022
- High level of acuity patients, vented, multiple drips, and invasive monitoring
- Start/maintain/manage patients on CRRT, Balloon Pumps, Impella, Arctic Sun, Rotoprone beds, and Open Heart recovery
- Managed post-operative care for CABG and catheterization lab patients, ensuring optimal recovery and monitoring for myocardial infarction.
- Delivered direct quality patient care through comprehensive assessments, daily monitoring, documentation, collaboration with hospitalists/specialists, and evaluation of medical conditions.
- Evaluated and documented acuity levels of COVID patients to inform treatment plans and resource allocation.
- Level 1 Experience (University of New Mexico, Stanford Healthcare, Baystate Medical Center, Yale Medical Center)
Registered Nurse-ICU Contractor
TRA Agency
San Antonio
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided essential monitoring and support for critically ill patients with complex medical needs.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients through assessment, monitoring, documentation, collaboration with physicians, and evaluation of medical conditions.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and discharge processes to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Performed laboratory procedures, including blood draws and tests on Piccolo equipment, to facilitate accurate patient diagnostics.
Interim Assistant Manager, CVICU
Methodist Texsan Hospital
San Antonio
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Staffing Coordinator
- Audited quality and safety metrics for unit; created work plans to enhance metric scores and streamline workflows.
- Kronos/payroll entry and corrections
- Performed duties of Director and Manager to support operational continuity.
- Safety & Quality Champion, Sepsis Champion, Research Committee member, Unit Morale Club-President
- Collaborated with Director on research and development for Beacon Award focused on team nursing and unit morale.
- Educated on CABG recovery through presentations and monthly classes in collaboration with CV surgeons.
Registered Charge Nurse IV
Methodist Texsan
San Antonio
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Provide direct quality care to patients (assessment, daily monitoring, documenting, collaboration with hospitalists/specialists, and evaluating medical conditions)
- High level of acuity patients, vented, multiple drips, and invasive monitoring
- Manage patients post CABG, catheterization lab/ myocardial infarction
- Started, maintained, and managed patients on CRRT, balloon pumps, Impella, Arctic Sun, Rotoprone beds, and open heart recovery to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Stabilized patients in emergencies as Rapid Response Nurse, coordinating immediate interventions to address critical conditions.
- Preceptor/Mentor for incoming night shift residents (help with the transition phase, coaching advice, and daily evaluations for each resident)
- Coordinated staffing for ICU with approximately 70 staff members, ensuring adequate coverage and support for patient care.
- Executed IV starts, paged physicians, and organized patient transfers in the emergency room.
Registered Charge Nurse III, ICU/IICU
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
San Antonio
08.2015 - 11.2016
- High level of acuity patients, vented, multiple drips, and invasive monitoring
- Start/maintain/manage patients on CRRT, Balloon Pumps, Impella, Arctic Sun, Rotoprone bed, and Open Heart patients
- Manage patients post CABG, catheterization lab/ myocardial infarction
- Provide direct quality care to patients (assessment, daily monitoring, documenting, collaboration with hospitalists/specialists, and evaluating of medical conditions)
- Developed the Magnet program to enhance hospital standards and recognition.
- Developed Magnet workflow boards, ideas, and metrics for hospital, adopted system wide.
- Achieved Magnet recognition for the hospital in May 2017 through collaboration with the team.
Registered Charge Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided intensive monitoring for patients with high acuity, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Managed post-operative care for patients following CABG and catheterization, ensuring comprehensive recovery support
- Provided direct quality care to patients through assessment, daily monitoring, documentation, collaboration with hospitalists and specialists, and evaluation of medical conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12-2013
High School -
Foy H Moody High School
Corpus Christi, TX01-2008
Skills
- ICU management
- Patient Advocacy
- Crisis management
- Time Management
- Communication skills
- Collaborative
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Self-Motivation
- Dispute resolution
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/01/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 08/01/27
- Impella
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (Baxter, Next Stage, Prismaflex)
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps
- Rotoprone
- Arctic-Sun
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Stanford Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Travel ICU Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse-ICU Contractor
TRA Agency
12.2019 - 12.2021
Interim Assistant Manager, CVICU
Methodist Texsan Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Charge Nurse IV
Methodist Texsan
11.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Charge Nurse III, ICU/IICU
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Charge Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
01.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
High School -
Foy H Moody High School