Merlene Gutierrez Arreola
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Student Nurse with clinical experience at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, and The Raphael Community Free Clinic. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic communication, venipuncture, and triage support. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams, apply critical thinking in fast-paced environments, and remain composed under pressure. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care to improve health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in providing care to patients in critical condition including respiratory failure, complete heart block, strokes, broken bones, bleeding esophageal varices and other chronic and acute illnesses.
- Assisted registered nurses in patient assessments and regular rounds to check on patient well being.
- Administered medications and inserted IVs under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions to promote health and recovery.
- Became acquainted in charting in Meditech and how to read Pulsara for EMS.
- Actively sought experiences and feedback, incorporated feedback that I received from my preceptor to continuously improve and gain more skills and knowledge.
Student Nurse
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in providing wound care and debridements including to abdominal wound 6 inches in length, 2 inches in width, and 5 inches deep.
- Assisted in administering wound VACs.
- Assisted in ostomy education and patient teachings, as well as ostomy care.
- Assisted in regular patient rounding and assessments for patient wellbeing as well as vital sign monitoring.
Server
El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant
02.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, and showed strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables without compromising service and ensuring guest satisfaction
- Collaborated with team members for efficient work flow and to provide high quality service
- Learned proper communication and fast problem solving techniques for guest satisfaction.
- Learned stress management and resilience by handling long, fast paced shifts, difficult customers, in high pressure environment.
Medical Assistant
The Raphael Community Free Clinic
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation in patient charts.
- Supported healthcare providers by preparing examination rooms and instruments.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to effective patient assessments.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and managed follow-up communications with patients.
- Performed daily venipuncture and capillary blood draws for lab procedures.
- Performed daily lab procedures to support patient care and accurate diagnostics.
- Assisted in patient education for chronic illnesses including Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Heart failure, Peripheral artery disease, and Peripheral venous disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12-2025
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking and Prioritization
- Problem solving
- Medication administration
- IV and Foley Catheter care and administration
- Therapeutic communication
- Compassionate and Empathetic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
08.2025 - 09.2025
Student Nurse
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
08.2024 - 12.2024
Server
El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant
02.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Raphael Community Free Clinic
08.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
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