Super Star Employee: Brooke Mulkey

March 21, 2017

Brooke Mulkey of Orthopedic Surgery, is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star employee. “Working in pediatrics is unique. You are challenged daily with the needs of the patient and their family.” Read more of her interview below and find out how you can nominate a Super Star.

Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here?
Brooke Mulkey, RN, BSN, CPN, clinical program coordinator in Orthopedic Surgery. I have worked for Texas Children’s for five and a half years.

What month are you Super Star for?
December 2016

Tell us how you found out you won a super star award.
My Practice Administrator called a meeting and announced the award to me and the clinic.

What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do? How has the organization helped you achieve your personal and professional goals?
I am honored to be recognized for the hard work.

What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star?
Working in pediatrics is unique. You are challenged daily with the needs of the patient and their family. It also is equally rewarding. A Super Star employee goes beyond what is expected, anticipates the need of patients, families and even their coworkers.

What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work?
I enjoy helping people and I believe every patient deserves the best care possible.

What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s?
Working with people who share my same passion.

What does it mean to you that everyone at Texas Children’s is considered a leader? What is your leadership definition?
A leader is someone who goes above and beyond what is expected. Someone who has the ability to recognize problems and create solutions.