Mary Ann Leavitt

Dr. Mary Ann Leavitt is an Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. She holds board certifications in critical care and heart failure nursing with extensive clinical experience in critical care, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology labs. Her research focuses on transitional care for heart failure patients and developing wearable sensors for early decompensation detection.

Research interests include reducing hospital readmissions through patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering, and innovative nursing interventions for chronic disease management. Her work integrates technology with patient-centered care models.

Recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on cardiac nursing, patient self-management, and educational methodologies. Works span clinical interventions, competency assessment, and narrative reflections on nursing practice.

Awards and Honors:

• Southern Nursing Research Society Grant (2024)
• FAU Distinguished Teacher Nominee (2023)
• Daisy Award for Nursing Faculty (2021)
• Multiple research grants from Sigma Iota Xi and FAU