Veronica Arevalo, APRN, FNP-BC

Meet Veronica Arevalo, APRN, FNP-BC

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Backed by More Than Two Decades in the Operating Room

Veronica Arevalo, FNP‑C, is a board‑certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in orthopedic trauma surgery at South Texas Bone and Joint in Corpus Christi. Born and raised in the Coastal Bend, Veronica completed her advanced nursing and business education at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. With more than 23 years of operating room experience, she brings deep surgical insight to her role on the Orthopedic Trauma Team at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline, helping guide patients through complex fracture care and recovery close to home.

Career at a Glance

• Board‑certified family nurse practitioner (FNP‑C / FNP‑BC)
• Licensed Surgical Assistant with more than 23 years of OR experience
• Member of the Orthopedic Trauma Team at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline
• Inducted member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• Corpus Christi native with long‑standing ties to the Coastal Bend

Clinical Role and Leadership

As a key member of the orthopedic trauma service, Veronica supports surgical care delivery across inpatient and outpatient settings, helping ensure patients receive coordinated, efficient treatment throughout their recovery. Her extensive operating room background strengthens team communication and surgical readiness, contributing to continuity of care across the trauma pathway. She provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Traumatic fractures
• Upper‑extremity fractures
• Lower‑extremity fractures
• Hip fractures
• Wrist fractures
• Tibial plateau fractures

What You Can Expect from Care with Veronica Arevalo

Veronica’s approach to care reflects decades spent at the surgical bedside. She understands the uncertainty patients experience after injury and focuses on preparation, clarity, and steady support throughout recovery.

You can expect:

• Clear explanations of surgical and recovery plans
• Care informed by extensive operating room experience
• Close coordination with your orthopedic surgeon
• Attention to safety, healing, and functional progress
• A consistent presence from surgery through follow‑up care

Advanced Surgical Innovation / Diagnostic Care

Working within a comprehensive orthopedic trauma program, Veronica supports modern surgical workflows and diagnostic processes used in fracture management and musculoskeletal injury care. Her expertise as a surgical first assistant enhances perioperative efficiency, post‑operative monitoring, and recovery planning at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

As a lifelong Corpus Christi resident and active member of the Coastal Bend Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Veronica supports regional health improvement through professional education, mentorship, and advocacy. Her work with CHRISTUS Health helps extend advanced orthopedic trauma care to patients throughout the Coastal Bend.