Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Community Service
Awards
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Lisa Peak

Louisville

Summary

Experienced nurse leader and clinician with 30+ years in critical care, infusion therapy, recovery room, and medical-surgical nursing. Proven record in case management, post-operative care, clinical education, and program leadership.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Dean – Mid-West Region

06.2022 - Current

Dean – Kentucky Campuses

01.2021 - 06.2022

ADN & PN Program Director

01.2011 - 01.2019
  • - Oversaw clinical placements, faculty preparation, accreditation compliance, and hospital partnerships.

Theory & Clinical Instructor – Medical-Surgical Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • - Developed curriculum, led skills labs, and provided hospital-based clinical teaching.

Clinical Faculty – ADN Bridge Program

Galen College of Nursing
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • - Supervised up to 10 students per rotation at Kindred Hospital.
  • - Integrated pharmacology, nutrition, and psychosocial care into bedside instruction.

Staff RN – Case Management & Recovery Room

Kindred Hospital
08.2001 - 08.2008
  • - Managed post-anesthesia and complex medical patients in recovery room and transitional care.
  • - Conducted utilization reviews for ~30 clients using InterQual guidelines.
  • - Coordinated discharge planning and interdisciplinary team communication.

Infusion RN / Staff Educator

Caretenders of the Bluegrass
02.1994 - 08.2001
  • - Administered IV therapies (antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration) in home care.
  • - Led orientation, competencies, and in-service training for nursing staff.
  • - Evaluated infusion products and implemented updated protocols.

Staff RN – Medical/Surgical ICU, Cardio-Thoracic ICU, Major Recovery Room

University of Kentucky Medical Center
05.1987 - 02.1994
  • - Provided direct care to trauma, cardiac surgery, and critically ill patients in Level 3 Trauma Center.
  • - Rotated as charge nurse, managing patient assignments and bed flow.
  • - Delivered complex post-op care including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring.

Education

DNP - Executive Leadership

Bellarmine University
01.2022

MSN - Nursing

Bellarmine University
01.2010

ADN - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
01.1987

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing (ICU, CTICU, PACU)
  • Post-Operative Recovery & Surgical Care
  • Infusion Therapy & Vascular Access
  • Case Management & Discharge Planning
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical Instruction & Simulation
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
  • Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

Affiliations

Member: NLN, Kentucky League for Nursing, Kentucky Council for Practical Nursing

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – KY BON (1987–Present)
  • Registered Nurse – IN BON (2010–Present)
  • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) – NLN (2011)
  • BLS / ACLS Certified

Timeline

Regional Dean – Mid-West Region

06.2022 - Current

Dean – Kentucky Campuses

01.2021 - 06.2022

ADN & PN Program Director

01.2011 - 01.2019

Theory & Clinical Instructor – Medical-Surgical Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
01.2009 - 01.2011

Clinical Faculty – ADN Bridge Program

Galen College of Nursing
01.2008 - 01.2009

Staff RN – Case Management & Recovery Room

Kindred Hospital
08.2001 - 08.2008

Infusion RN / Staff Educator

Caretenders of the Bluegrass
02.1994 - 08.2001

Staff RN – Medical/Surgical ICU, Cardio-Thoracic ICU, Major Recovery Room

University of Kentucky Medical Center
05.1987 - 02.1994

MSN - Nursing

Bellarmine University

ADN - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University

DNP - Executive Leadership

Bellarmine University

Community Service

Epiphany Catholic Church, Parish Nurse, 2013, Present

Awards

Nursing Excellence Award – ANA (2010)

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