Avery Brooks
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with experience providing acute inpatient care to pediatric surgical and trauma patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. Expertise in post-operative management, assessments, pain control, wound care, and early recognition of clinical deterioration. Proven ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to family-centered care, patient advocacy, and educating patients and caregivers throughout hospitalization and recovery. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage patients while maintaining standards of quality and patient safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from general, orthopedic, neurosurgical, thoracic, and abdominal surgical procedures in an inpatient setting.
- Perform advanced assessments of pediatric trauma patients, identifying subtle changes in neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal status to support timely interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Monitor and manage post-operative pediatric patients, including pain control, wound assessment, drain management, fluid balance, and prevention of surgical complications.
- Recognize early signs of clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions through collaboration with rapid response teams, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Monitor patients receiving high-risk medications, blood products, PCA therapy, epidural analgesia, and intravenous infusions to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, patient responses, and interdisciplinary communication within the electronic medical record.
- Support families during high-stress situations by providing clear communication, education, and resources related to diagnoses, procedures, and discharge expectations.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
Private Nanny
Private Residence
Boerne, TX/Dallas, TX
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Provided personalized care and educational activities tailored to individual child needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Managed daily schedules, including meals, playtime, and educational tasks efficiently.
- Developed engaging learning experiences to promote cognitive and social development.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment adhering to health and safety standards.
Front of House Staff Member
Magnolia Bakery
Waco, TX
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and fostering a welcoming environment.
- Managed daily front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient service delivery.
- Trained new staff on best practices in customer interactions and operational procedures.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and quality assurance.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by assisting with menu recommendations and knowledgeably answering questions about food preparation and ingredients.
- Maintained a well-stocked, organized front-of-house workspace for optimal functionality during peak hours.
Student Worker
Baylor Athletics Department
Waco, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted in event setup and breakdown for athletic competitions and team activities.
- Assisted in social media management for multiple teams throughout the season.
- Kept track of each players stats from the press-box during games, then uploaded and reported them to professionals.
- Provided support to coaching staff and players during training sessions and events.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation of daily tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2023
Skills
- Comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Pediatric surgical patient monitoring and stabilization
- Wound assessment and management
- Infection prevention and control
- Pre and post-operative patient care
- Drain management (JP, hemovac, penrose)
- Central line care and maintenance
- Nasogastric tube and foley catheter insertion and management
- Specimen collection
- Parent and caregiver education
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence-based practice implemention
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award Honoree - 2024
- Chosen to participate in a pilot that utilizes acute care nurses to assist in admissions, discharges, and transfers within acute care to improve throughput hospital-wide
- Suicide Prevention Champion on specific unit and member of Suicide Prevention Committee, resulting in the ability to assist in the creation of a data collection tool, allowing nurses' adherence to suicide prevention protocols to be measured
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPN - Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Front of House Staff Member
Magnolia Bakery
01.2021 - 05.2021
Student Worker
Baylor Athletics Department
08.2019 - 05.2021
Private Nanny
Private Residence
05.2017 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University