Tacoma Trauma Trust

Tacoma Trauma Trust Trauma Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our team is comprised of trauma surgeons who are board certified in General Surg/ Surgical Critical Care.

Partnering with them are an elite group of Advance Practice Providers that assist in all phases of patient care Tacoma Trauma, operated by Trauma Trust LLC, is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors and jointly supported by independent health care systems in the Tacoma, WA area. Tacoma Trauma is a state-designated Level II trauma service providing advanced acute care surgical s

ervices in Tacoma and comprehensive trauma care for the Washington State West Trauma Region and beyond. We are a unique entity that bridges the Franciscan Health and MultiCare health systems to provide exceptional trauma care in our region. Our mission is to provide expert comprehensive care in trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care

Members of the St. Joes trauma team took time out of their busy schedules to spread some holiday joy and thank some of t...
12/20/2024

Members of the St. Joes trauma team took time out of their busy schedules to spread some holiday joy and thank some of the local EMS crews for all their hard work throughout the year! You are all so appreciated!!

✨Provider Highlight✨INTRODUCING Heather Pounds, ARNP!!Heather grew up in the Gig Harbor area, she always knew she wanted...
09/20/2024

✨Provider Highlight✨
INTRODUCING Heather Pounds, ARNP!!
Heather grew up in the Gig Harbor area, she always knew she wanted to be in in health care like her mom who was an ER nurse at St. Joes. She Attended WSU for three years before deciding she wanted to become a paramedic. She went to EMT school and worked at St Joes ER as tech (with her Mom) and on the Ambulance as an EMT for Shepard Ambulance (now AMR). Shortly later, she graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University’s Paramedic Program. She continued working for AMR as a paramedic and at the Tacoma General ER as an ED Paramedic.  10 years later, went back to School to get her RN and started her nursing career as a PACU nurse. She missed the bustle of the ER and transferred back to ED nursing. After a few years, she moved into the role of hospital supervisor before landing her then dream Job with Trauma Trust as their Educator and Injury prevention and Outreach specialist.  7 months later, she took the position of Director of the trauma program for Tacoma General and Allenmore Hospitals.  Additionally, Heather also taught multiple advanced life safety classes for Cascade Health for 14 years.  In 2018, she decided to go back to School to get her master’s degree. She graduated from the Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons University in Boston in 2020.  Her goal after graduation was to be part of the trauma and Acute surgery Team but needed to get some experience first. She said goodbye to her Trauma family and went to work for Dispatch Health, doing acute care home visits as well as working at MultiCare’s off campus Emergency Departments. In October of 2022, a new position was created at Trauma Trust in the outpatient clinic that Heather was hired into. In January 2024, Heather started her training to join the in-patient team where she is working today, happily in her new dream job!
 
When not at work, Heather enjoys skiing, boating, kayaking, traveling with her husband and being a mom to 4 amazing kids. She also is co-owner of a local IV hydration business that keeps her busy on her off days.

A little shout-out to our EMS colleagues! Central Pierce Fire & Rescue recently had a skill day with the new GlideScope ...
08/26/2024

A little shout-out to our EMS colleagues!
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue recently had a skill day with the new GlideScope Go 2 portable units provided to Central Pierce from VMFH!
The first part of any assessment, trauma-related or not, is A! A (airway)—B (breathing)—C (circulation). Hopefully, the new glide scopes make securing the difficult airway just a little bit easier!

MEET AMANDA BROWN, PA-C!!!Amanda was born and raised in Washington and grew up in the Lake Tapps area! She was introduce...
07/30/2024

MEET AMANDA BROWN, PA-C!!!

Amanda was born and raised in Washington and grew up in the Lake Tapps area! She was introduced to medicine during a Paramedic ride-along at American Medical Response (AMR) in early 2000. She earned her EMT certificate from Tacoma Community College in 2001 and went to work for AMR. Amanda transitioned to the hospital as an ER Technician at Tacoma General Emergency Department in 2005. She earned her Bachelor of Art/Science from the University of Washington in 2002 and her RN degree from Pierce Community College in 2008. She continued working for TGED as an RN. She then pursued her Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Washington MEDEX Physician Assistant program in 2017. She started her PA-C career with Tacoma Radiology Associates (TRA) IR, performing a myriad of procedures for the body service at several local hospitals. She continued working in the ER as a provider with Mount Rainier Emergency Physicians (MREP) at Good Sam ED. Amanda was excited to join Tacoma Trauma Trust and Acute Care Surgery in October 2023. She strives to provide high-quality patient care and foster excellent working relationships with ancillary hospital staff and EMS.
Amanda recently became an instructor with the STOP THE BLEED Foundation and looks forward to promoting this education throughout our local region.

Our care management team is a critical component of patient care when someone is hospitalized. They are amazing in many ...
07/30/2024

Our care management team is a critical component of patient care when someone is hospitalized. They are amazing in many ways, but one of the most crucial is their help in formulating safe discharge plans for patients and orchestrating all of the details that go into them.

We are blessed to work with some of the best at St. Joseph Medical Center! Say hi to Peggy and Nan- just a few from our great care management team! 👋

📣📣Shout out to all our hard working nurses in South Tower! Trauma and ACSS want to take a moment to recognize you all an...
07/24/2024

📣📣Shout out to all our hard working nurses in South Tower!
Trauma and ACSS want to take a moment to recognize you all and your hard work! You have such a difficult job with your patient loads, managing care plans, and much much more. Thank you for all of your care, patience, and dedication to helping our patients heal quickly and return home to their loved ones. We recognize we can’t do our job without you, and you are such a huge part of our extended service. We are so thankful to have you as part of our team!

✨OFF DUTY SPOTLIGHT✨Our own Drew Thompson, PA-C crushing a triathlon! Drew works just as hard caring for our patients as...
07/21/2024

✨OFF DUTY SPOTLIGHT✨
Our own Drew Thompson, PA-C crushing a triathlon! Drew works just as hard caring for our patients as he does when he’s training for a competition event!

Beautiful sunrise from the tower at St. Joseph Medical Center. Stay safe when enjoying that sunshine Tacoma!
07/08/2024

Beautiful sunrise from the tower at St. Joseph Medical Center. Stay safe when enjoying that sunshine Tacoma!

Never a dull moment when training to do what we do best! Here are some of our APPs (Advanced Practice Providers) taking ...
07/05/2024

Never a dull moment when training to do what we do best! Here are some of our APPs (Advanced Practice Providers) taking the fundaments of critical care course.

MEET DREW THOMPSON, PA-C!!Drew received his bachelors of science in biochemistry at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, M...
06/04/2024

MEET DREW THOMPSON, PA-C!!

Drew received his bachelors of science in biochemistry at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. He completed graduate work in biology at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He gained clinical hours in several areas including nursing assistant, EKG technician, and as a neurodiagnostic technician. He obtained a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY. Prior to working in Trauma Surgery in Tacoma, he began his PA career in emergency medicine. Now part of the Trauma and ACSS team, his clinical interests include critical care medicine as well as bedside and operating room procedures. In his spare time, Drew enjoys running and biking outdoors, as well as participating in triathlons.

✨OFF DUTY SPOTLIGHT!!✨ Aaron Clancy, PA-C had the honor of running the flag to the field at the Seahawks game a few yea...
05/05/2024

✨OFF DUTY SPOTLIGHT!!✨

Aaron Clancy, PA-C had the honor of running the flag to the field at the Seahawks game a few years back! When not at work, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family such as wake surfing and snowboarding. We are lucky to have him on the team!

MEET JOSH EVANS, PA-C!!Josh retired from a 22 year Army career in 2022. He enlisted in the Army in 2000 and shortly ther...
05/01/2024

MEET JOSH EVANS, PA-C!!

Josh retired from a 22 year Army career in 2022. He enlisted in the Army in 2000 and shortly thereafter completed training to become a Special Forces Medic which was his job for 13 years prior to training and commissioning as a Physician Assistant. He completed military training as a Special Forces Combat Diver, Mountaineer, Parachutist, Flight Surgeon and Dive Medical Officer to support training  and deployments around the globe. Upon retirement Josh joined Trauma Trust in hopes of utilizing his pre-hospital combat trauma experience for something closer to home. He has completed a Fellowship in Wilderness Medicine and will complete a Fellowship in Dive and Marine Medicine in the spring. 
Josh was born and raised in Washington. When he’s not working Trauma or Acute Care Surgery he enjoys spending time with family, wakesurfing, snow skiing and practicing jiu jitsu. 

A little Trauma Trust training day on internal rib fixation. The system is pretty slick. Thanks Dr. Cuadrado for the ...
04/28/2024

A little Trauma Trust training day on internal rib fixation. The system is pretty slick. Thanks Dr. Cuadrado for the training and thanks for the great lab day.

A reminder that as the weather turns nicer to stay safe as you get outdoors to play and work!
04/24/2024

A reminder that as the weather turns nicer to stay safe as you get outdoors to play and work!

MEET AARON CLANCY, PA-C!!!Aaron Clancy PA-C joined Trauma Trust in 2012 after working in Emergency Medicine at Tacoma Ge...
04/08/2024

MEET AARON CLANCY, PA-C!!!

Aaron Clancy PA-C joined Trauma Trust in 2012 after working in Emergency Medicine at Tacoma General. He graduated from University of Washington’s Physician Assistant Program (MEDEX) in 2010. Prior to PA school Aaron served as a Special Forces Medic for 7 years including 5 overseas deployments. Aaron continues to serve as a PA in the National Guard and has a total of 25 years of military service. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys all things outdoors. He loves spending time with his wife and kids and has interests in hiking, camping, bowhunting, wake surfing and snowboarding. He also enjoys watching all sports and had the unique experience of running the U.S. Flag out of the tunnel at a Seahawks game. In addition to loving to work at Trauma Trust, he also has a clinical interest in human performance and longevity.

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