Kristi Peck
Payson,UT
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive expertise in neonatal emergency response and family support education. Demonstrates proficiency in managing intensive care for multiple patients while fostering team dynamics through active engagement in clinical coaching and nurse development initiatives, ensuring high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Staff Nurse, NRP Instructor, Development Team
Utah Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health
Provo, Utah
05.1999 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care to critically ill newborns in accordance with established protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns.
- Managed intensive care for 2-3 patients in a fast-paced hospital setting, while assisting others around me.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes through collaborative care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes.
- Assisted training new nursing staff and student nurses.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families.
- Led nurse development initiatives, improving staff skills and fostering professional growth.
- Provided clinical coaching to new hires, easing their integration into nursing practice.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately, timely, concisely and completely in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing critical thinking and clinical skills effectively.
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill newborns in a fast-paced environment.
- Identified complications or changes in condition requiring intervention and immediately notified the physicians.
- Instructed families on proper feeding techniques, positioning and homecare instructions prior to discharge from the unit.
- Facilitated training sessions for medical staff and students.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Academic School
Provo, UT
01.1985 - 09.1986
- Supported nurturing classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth while building positive relationships.
- Led age-appropriate activities that strengthened language and motor skills for preschool children.
- Created lesson plans that reached varied learning styles and addressed developmental needs, increasing student participation.
- Guided junior staff on classroom management methods and instructional approaches to strengthen teaching effectiveness.
- Observed student performance and used assessments to shape individualized learning plans.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
Education
Bachelor's in Science - Nursing
Independence University
Orem, UtahAssociate in Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Orem, UtahAssociate Degree - General Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UtahSkills
- Advanced neonatal care
- Neonatal response
- Patient safety protocols
- Medication management
- Infection prevention
- Patient-centered care
- Family-centered care
- Patient emotional support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Staff training programs
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Strong professional integrity
- Stress management techniques
- Premature infant care
- Communication proficiency
Certification
RNC-NIC Neonatal Certification Corporation, NTMC Neonatal Touch and Massage Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Elementary
PROJECTS
Nursing Development Team Lead, Collaborating with the NICU Therapy Team to ensure the latest evidence based practices are utilized for the optimal developmental growth for NICU babies., Instructing staff to utilize these techniques with the babies in their care, Managing a team to disseminate information., Emergency Preparation Team, Helping organize and prepare necessities to continue optimal care for the infants in a disaster situation, Instructing staff how to be prepared for their own needs, Leading mock drills to aid in preparation
Accomplishments
- Charge Nurse in NICU
- Vice President of Payson Civic Chorale
- President of Payson Community Theater Board of Directors
Awards
Summa Cum Laude - Independence University, Phi Theta Kappa - Utah Valley University, National Honors Society – Tower High School
Volunteer work
Supported fundraising efforts by developing promotional materials and engaging with potential donors., Coordinated logistics for volunteer activities, ensuring timely setup and resource availability., Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Utah Nurses Association (UNA) Member
Custom
- Www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-peck-9b50a51a1
- Vice President over fund-raising for Payson Civic Chorale; Costumer and Props Mistress for Payson Community Theater; Guest Presenter of NICU information for Child Development classes at Payson and Maple Mountain High Schools; Community Emergency Response Team member (CERT); Elementary Spanish;
Affiliations
- Payson Civic Chorale member since 1985; Payson Community Theater board member; Quilting Circle member; Traveled to all 50 states + over 25 countries with my family
Timeline
NICU Staff Nurse, NRP Instructor, Development Team
Utah Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health
05.1999 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Academic School
01.1985 - 09.1986
Bachelor's in Science - Nursing
Independence University
Associate in Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Associate Degree - General Education
Utah Valley University