Brooke Hooton
St. Peters
Summary
Experienced Trauma ICU Nurse skilled in trauma management and bedside procedures. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment while training and mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective emergency interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Trauma ICU Nurse
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in bedside procedures, ensuring sterile techniques and patient safety were maintained.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices within the trauma ICU setting.
- Mentored new and experienced nurses through orientation.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, prioritizing critical interventions for unstable patients.
- Provided direct patient care in a Trauma ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue events occurring within the unit.
- Administered and titrated medications via continuous infusion pumps.
- Actively participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds with team members discussing pertinent information related to patient progress towards goals.
- Managed emergency situations, stabilized patients, and provided critical care.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance.
- Initiated and managed continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Managed bolts and extra-ventricular devices.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient assessment results, treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Managed skeletal, halo, and cervical traction, as well as external fixator devices.
- Provided emotional support to families of orthopedic patients during hospitalization period.
- Performed physical assessments to evaluate musculoskeletal system and identify potential abnormalities or changes in condition.
- Helped patients manage pain and recovery processes with medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
- Supervised nursing assistants in performing delegated tasks according to established policies and procedures.
Nurse Technician
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded observations for medical staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility through safe transport and assistance techniques.
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St Louis, MO05-2019
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Emergency response and management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Time management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Critical thinking
- Trauma management
- Orthopedic device management
- Medication administration
- Team leadership
Certification
BLS - Issued 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trauma ICU Nurse
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2021
Nurse Technician
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - St. Louis