Shylene Garza
RN, BSN
Shylene is the director of Meridian Surgery Center, managing day-to-day operations and extending patient care before, during, and after surgery. By guiding patients through their entire surgical process, Shylene ensures each patient a pleasant experience while at Meridian.
Born and raised in Victoria, Shylene received an Associate’s degree in nursing before relocating to Austin in 2000, where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas. Shylene cared for patients at Brackenridge hospital before transferring to Meridian in the fall of 2006. She brings with her many years of experience in patient care and medical management, as well as an extremely comforting and reassuring attitude that immediately puts patients at ease.
Jerri Pick
RN
Jerri provides patient care before, during, and after surgery at Meridian surgery center. With one-on-one care through the entire surgical process, Jerri is guaranteed to put patients at ease. With over 20 years of experience, Jerri’s knowledge and passion for what she does are assets that enable her to give each patient an exceptional experience.
Jerri graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Marketing, but always gravitated towards the medical field. She had the fortitude to follow her dream and went back to school to obtain her nursing degree in 1991. Jerri has an extensive history working in the ICU caring for trauma patients. After 15 years as a critical care trauma nurse in Kansas City, she and her family decided to relocate to Austin in 2006. She joined the Meridian team in late 2007. Her devotion to health, healing, and helping others enables her to comfort patients and extend the highest quality care while at Meridian.
Alexis Arce
CST, SFA
Alexis is Meridian’s Certified Scrub Tech and Surgical First Assistant. Alexis is responsible for overseeing the operating rooms, supplies, special equipment, training staff, making sure all activity regarding surgery runs seamlessly, all while actively assisting in surgery throughout the day. With over 23 years of experience in the medical field, patients can take comfort in knowing that no matter what procedure they undergo, their surgery will run smoothly and harmoniously.
After acting as a medical assistant for 8 years in her hometown of El Paso, Alexis learned she had an interest and a knack for surgery. She made the decision to become a surgical tech and relocated to Austin for her subsequent internship. She completed her training in 2002, scrubbing in some of the most challenging cases, including pediatric heart surgery and complex spine surgery. She continued working in the pediatric field before beginning employment at Meridian in 2004. However, her thirst for knowledge continued and she completed training as Surgical First Assist in 2009, meanwhile maintaining her position at Meridian. Alexis’ capacity to skillfully handle any situation she is presented with guarantees patients, staff, and physicians alike a highly satisfying surgical experience.
Ashley Rodriguez
CST
Ashley is a Certified Scrub Tech, assisting physicians in surgery and helping to maintain all aspects of the operating rooms. Helping to manage all instruments and special equipment, Ashley will ensure operating rooms are orderly and clean, and that the physician’s needs are met during surgery.
A native Austinite, Ashley’s fascination with the human body and how it works led her to train to become a scrub tech. She graduated in 2011 and immediately began employment at Scott and White Hospital for just under 2 years. Ashley joined the Meridian team in October 2012. Ashley is truly passionate about her job and dedicated to providing an memorable surgical experience to both patients and physicians.
