Midlothian, VA 23114 • (757) 561-4284 • Arielagutierrez4@outlook.com
Education Bachelors: Health sciences, HPEX (Health Professions Exploration Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, Va Bachelors: Nursing, Expected in 05/2024 Bon Secours College of Nursing - Richmond, Va Clinical Experience (800+ hours) • Foundations of Nursing Care Practicum ( Fall 2021) Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center • Adult Nursing Science I Practicum ( Fall 2022) Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center • Adult Nursing Science II Practicum (Spring 2023) Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital • Mental Health & Mental Illness Nursing Practicum (Spring 2023) Bon Secours St. Mary's hospital, Lakeside Center, Cumberland Hospital, Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital • Nursing Care of Families Practicum (Fall 2023) Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Kids Med West End • Population & Global Health Practicum ( Fall 2023) Commonwealth Catholic Charities • Senior Immersion- In progress (Spring 2024/ 225hrs)
Languages Fluent in English and Spanish
Work History PICU Patient Care Technician, 12/2022 to Current Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital – Richmond, VA • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements. • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support. • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort. • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
NICU Care Partner, 05/2021 to 05/2023
VCU Health, Va – Richmond, VA • provided basic care, such as feeding, bathing, changing diapers, weights, etc. • soothed patients during procedures • communicated effectively with the parents or guardians of infants, providing them with emotional support and education. • assisted at the secretary desk: completed admissions and discharges, answered phone calls, ensured unit followed joint commission protocol • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Teacher Assistant, 08/2020 to 05/2021
Tabernacle Baptist Church • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher. • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities. • Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/2019 to 05/2020
Agape Home Healthcare – Williamsburg, VA • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing. • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Hostess/ Waitress, 09/2016 to 05/2019
South Of The Border • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts. • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables. • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
