Marissa Colmenero
Mathis,TX
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking nursing student seeking a pediatric nurse residency position where I can combine my passion for helping others with the clinical skills I have developed throughout nursing school. My previous professional experience taught me the importance of communication, organization, professionalism, and advocacy, while my nursing education has strengthened my commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. I am eager to begin my nursing career in a children's hospital, where I can support patients and families during some of their most challenging moments while continuing to learn and grow as a nurse.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student Clinical Rotations
CHRISTUS Spohn South
CHRISTUS Spohn South
08.2025
- Medical-Surgical Unit
- Operating Room (OR)
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Outpatient Surgery Unit (OPSU)
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and clinical instructor
- Perform head-to-toe and focused assessments
- Monitor vital signs, intake and output, and patient response to treatment
- Administer medications and perform medication reconciliation under supervision
- Develop nursing care plans and utilize clinical judgment skills
- Provide patient and family education
- Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Perform wound care, glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care
- Shadow registered nurses to develop prioritization, delegation, and time-management skills
Medical Paralegal
BRUNKENHOEFER, PC – INJURY ATTORNEYS
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Answer calls/Relay messages in a timely manner
- Scan, file, fax, e-mail legal documents
- Assist the case manager/attorney working on docket
- Daily client calls
- Schedule client meetings (Zoom, In Person, PC)
- Request medical/billing records from various medical facilities
- Create/Update Medical Worksheets for each file
- Organize medical records and bills
- Respond to correspondence received by providers
- Schedule all medical appointments (Imaging, PT, PM, Ortho Evaluations, etc.)
- Follow up to ensure clients make scheduled appointments
- Follow up on recommendations doctors make (EMG/NCV/Discogram)
- Schedule recommended surgeries
- Continuously file and update client files
- Prepare files for mediations
- Prepare/Finalize Paid vs Incurred summaries
- Confirm liens (Hospital, OAG, Health Insurance, etc.)
- Prepare medical packets for demands (Liability, UIM & PIP)
- Provide insurance adjusters with requested medical documentation
- Follow up on PIP requests until payment is received
- Ensure PIP checks are deposited with accounting
- Submit/distribute check requests
- Request W-9s from medical providers
- Reserve rental vehicles and hotel accommodations for clients
- Prioritize duties in a busy work environment
Medical Paralegal
GOWAN ELIZONDO, LLP
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2017 - 03.2023
- Answer calls/Relay messages in a timely manner
- Scan, file, fax, e-mail legal documents
- Assist the case manager/attorney working on docket
- Daily client calls
- Schedule client meetings (Zoom, In Person, PC)
- Request medical/billing records from various medical facilities
- Create/Update Medical Worksheets for each file
- Organize medical records and bills
- Respond to correspondence received by providers
- Schedule all medical appointments (Imaging, PT, PM, Ortho Eval, etc.)
- Follow up to ensure clients make scheduled appointments
- Follow up on recommendations doctors make (EMG/NCV/Discogram)
- Schedule recommended surgeries
- Continuously file and update client files
- Prepare files for mediations
- Prepare/Finalize Paid vs Incurred summaries
- Confirm liens (Hospital, OAG, Health Insurance, etc.)
- Prepare medical packets for demands (Liability, UIM & PIP)
- Provide insurance adjusters with requested medical documentation
- Follow up on PIP requests until payment is received
- Ensure PIP checks are deposited with accounting
- Submit/distribute check requests
- Request W-9s from medical providers
- Reserve rental vehicles and hotel accommodations for clients
- Prioritize duties in a busy work environment
Medical Clerk
LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS J. HENRY
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Answer calls/Relay messages in a timely manner
- Scan, file, fax, e-mail legal documents
- Assist the case manager/attorney working on docket
- Daily client calls
- Requested medical/billing records from medical facilities
- Requested ortho/chiro referrals
- Responded to provider correspondence
- Setup orthopedic/chiropractor appointments
- Updated client files
- Prepared liability, UM/UIM and PIP demands
- Sent supplemented demands to adjusters
- Met weekly production goals
- Submitted and distributed check requests
- Prioritized duties in a busy work environment
Assistant Manager
WORLD FINANCE CORPORATION
Mathis, TX
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Income tax preparation
- Performed credit checks through Equifax
- Balanced cash transactions for daily deposit
- Daily collection calls and letters
- Daily clerical duties
- Processed, approved, and denied personal loan applications
- Met weekly/monthly collection goals
- Met new customer gain goals
Retail Banker
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
Beeville, TX
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed checking and savings account transactions
- Maintained excellent customer service
- Resolved transaction inquiries
- Balanced cash drawer and vault transactions
- Cross-sold banking services
Bank Teller
TEXAS CHAMPION BANK
Mathis, TX
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to banking protocols.
- Assisted customers in account inquiries, providing exceptional service and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy, balancing daily transactions while minimizing discrepancies.
- Educated customers on banking products and services, enhancing their financial literacy and product utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations, improving workflow efficiency during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Program
DEL MAR COLLEGE
08.2026
Skills
- Punctual, Excellent leadership skills / Team Player
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Dedicated and detail oriented with strong attention to detail
- Experience with Docushare, Integrated Teller, OTIS Software, QuickBooks, Egnyte
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- HS Diploma (2010)
- Vitals monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL assistance
- IV setup
- Catheter care
- Medical documentation
- Health promotion
- Self-reflection
- Specimen collection
- Mobility assistance
- Patient feeding
- Medical records management
- Regulatory compliance
- Basic nursing care
- [Type] EMR software
- IV removal
- Medical records oversight
- Compassionate and caring
- Attention to detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clear patient communication
- Wound care
- Blood draw and sample collection
Timeline
Nursing Student Clinical Rotations
CHRISTUS Spohn South
08.2025
Medical Paralegal
BRUNKENHOEFER, PC – INJURY ATTORNEYS
03.2023 - 06.2025
Medical Paralegal
GOWAN ELIZONDO, LLP
11.2017 - 03.2023
Medical Clerk
LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS J. HENRY
08.2013 - 08.2017
Assistant Manager
WORLD FINANCE CORPORATION
01.2012 - 07.2013
Retail Banker
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
03.2011 - 12.2011
Bank Teller
TEXAS CHAMPION BANK
07.2010 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Program
DEL MAR COLLEGE