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Work History
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Cristin Peterson

Reno

Summary

A dynamic healthcare leader with a proven track record at Renown Children's Hospital, enhancing patient-centered care and optimizing quality through evidence-based practices in all things children . Skilled in leading a team through diversity and committed to patient safety. I successfully mentored frontline staff as well as other leaders, fostering collaboration and improving clinical outcomes in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Nurse Manager

Renown Children's Hospital
03.2016 - Current
  • Led nursing team to enhance patient care protocols and improve overall service delivery.
  • Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in increased efficiency within pediatric departments.
  • Mentored and trained new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based practices to elevate clinical outcomes for patients.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve nurse competencies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs effectively and efficiently.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement in care delivery.
  • Established a positive work environment that fosters open communication, collaboration and respect among nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Renown Children's Hospital
04.2003 - 03.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University Nevada, Reno
Reno
05-2004

Skills

  • Healthcare leadership
  • Commitment to patient safety
  • Patient-centered care
  • Quality optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Quality improvement

Accomplishments

  • Development and Institution of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) approved Child Life Specialist Internship Program 2025
  • Verified Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Program by the American College of Surgeons (ACS)-February 2024
  • Leadership oversight of successful construction and move of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit- Jul 2023
  • Leadership oversight of Pediatric Acute Care expansion project to add overflow patient beds, physician office, resident office and sleep room- March 2024
  • · Ongoing community tours, outreach, and fundraising in collaboration with Renown Health Foundation and community partners to support projected Children’s Hospital growth, program development, and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN)
  • Northern Nevada Nurse of Achievement-Critical Care Nurse of the year 2015

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Nevada RN47078
  • Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (APHON)-Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider

Timeline

Associate Nurse Manager

Renown Children's Hospital
03.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Renown Children's Hospital
04.2003 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science -

University Nevada, Reno

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