By Mike Peek

Finishing Well A Personal and Professional Reflection By Mike Peek I began my nursing career after graduating from an ADN program in 1997 and later completed a BSN in 2015. Over the past twenty‑nine years, my practice has been rooted in cardiovascular care. My early experience included cardiac telemetry, intermediate care, and the operating room. Since joining Mother Frances hospital in July 2001, now Christus Trinity Mother Frances, I have worked in the cardiovascular ICU, the cardiac cath lab, the electrophysiology lab, and for the past five years, the OPCU pre‑cath area. This breadth of experience has shaped my practice and strengthened my commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care for Jesus’ sake. Prior to starting my nursing career, I received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1992 after five years of military service. At that point, I had neither a college degree nor vocational training suitable for civilian work. My first job after the Army was at Target, w...