Brock
Peterlin
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I am a Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse with a passion for making a difference. I am currently at the CVICU at the University of Utah. On the unit, I manage incredibly critical and unique cases that come to the “U” from all over the Western U.S. for our excellent care. Bilateral Lung Transplant, Heart Transplant, and ECMO patients are constant residents on the unit. Assuring these patients receive the best care to achieve the best outcomes is my top priority.
It has been my goal, for some time, to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. As a result, I have cultivated a nursing career with a trajectory towards CRNA school. I have pursued constant education, continue to deepen my knowledge of critical care pathophysiology, and seek a deep understanding of pharmacology.
BSN, RN, AEMT
Work Experience
In the CVICU I work at the absolute top of my scope managing ECMO patients, heart and lung transplants, and many kinds of MCS devices. The CVICU is an amazing place - everyday I have the opportunity to make a difference in a patient’s life.
Previously, I worked in Cardiovascular Acute Care, participating in preop cardiac workups, postop cardiac care, and taking vascular surgery patients. In CVAC, I built a strong foundation for CV care.
As a new grad, I worked at the Salt Lake City VAMC as a Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Resident (PBNR) in a CCNE accredited residency. As a full time employee and resident, I worked in every unit of the hospital, then spent a year working in the ICU where I built skills in critical care.
Between Summer 2022 and Spring 2023 I worked as a VA-STEP Student (Formerly VALOR) at the SLC VAMC. At the only CCNE accredited student nurse residency program in the State of Utah, I spent over 400 hours in Telemetry, the OR, and the ICU gaining nursing skills.
Prior to my career in nursing, I worked in a diverse set of healthcare settings. I worked for Gold Cross Ambulance in Salt Lake City as an AEMT, for the Utah Jazz as an EMT, for the University of Utah as a MA/AEMT in the outpatient Kidney Clinic, and for Mountain Education and Development as an Instructor/Intern.
VOlunteerism
Involvement in the community is extremely important to me and I make every effort to make the world a better place where I go.
I currently volunteer at Brighton Ski Resort as a Patroller during the winter. As a patroller I respond to a variety of medical calls - from simple assistance to emergencies and air evacuations. Getting to ski while helping others is one of my favorite things to do.
In 2023 I was involved with Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) as a ski instructor assistant. At WAS I worked with Veterans and the mentally/physically disabled to provide a safe and fun experience skiing - while also pursuing the goals of the client. Some clients just want to experience snow for the first time while others refuse to let an amputation or disability get them down and seek out advanced and technical runs.
Over the years I have volunteered all over the world and at home for extended periods of time.
Over the course of 3 months I volunteered with Jatun Sacha in Colombia and Ecuador on an ecological reserve to protect animals and plants from poachers.
In the Galapagos I volunteered removing invasive species that threaten the delicate islands.
For 3 months in Peru I volunteered with Peru For Life to provide a safe space, food, and education for single, teen mothers. During this time, I spent nearly two months in Cuzco providing basic care for mothers in need.
In Quito, Ecuador I taught English in an inner city school while at the same time improving my own Spanish.
In Salt Lake City I volunteer with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to provide special education for refugees unfamiliar with basic household items here in the US.
I have volunteered in Primary Children’s Hospital, SLC in the E.D. guiding parents and patients through the unit, scrubbing toys for patients, and assisting with any needs.
I am currently involved with the Michael and Ina Korek Foundation as a Trustee. We have partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators to ensure that the public is educated and deterred from driving drunk. So far, our ad campaign has reached over 1 million people.
Education
Beginning in 2016 I took a year to travel and find a career I would be truly passionate about. While traveling South America, I enrolled in a 90 day expedition paddling over 250 miles of the Chilean Coast and crossing icefields in Patagonia with the National Outdoor Leadership School. 90 days turned into 180 as I enrolled in a subsequent course in Wilderness Medicine in Wyoming. There I reignited a dormant passion for healthcare that brought me to the University of Utah.
At the U, I majored in Remote Rescue under the College of Health Sciences. There I earned certifications in Advanced High Angle Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Avalanche Rescue, AIARE II, and most importantly AEMT. After gaining experience in the field for 3.5 years, I decided it was time to return to school and widen my professional scope.
I attended Westminster College where I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2023. After obtaining my RN license, I gained a position with the Salt Lake City VAMC as a Post Baccalaureate Registered Resident in the only accredited nurse residency program in the State of Utah.
Personal Pursuits
At home I lead an active life. My hobbies include skiing, fly fishing, kayaking and a myriad of other pursuits.
Additionally, I also find that giving back to the community fulfills me. I currently volunteer with Wasatch Adaptive Sports as an instructor’s assistance helping disabled children, adults, and veterans enjoy the wonder of skiing.
I do my best to stay fit and healthily manage the stress that comes with a career in healthcare.