Araceli Montemayor
Baytown,Texas
Summary
Registered nurse with a broad clinical background and leadership experience in charge, educator, and RN supervisor roles. Coordinates care for complex pediatric, psychiatric, and critical care patients while guiding staff, supporting families, improving documentation, and partnering with physicians and therapists to strengthen care delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Unpaid Voluntary Work
Baytown, Texas
01.2010 - Current
- Monitored daily routines and reported changes to family members
- Provided personal care support through unpaid voluntary work for vulnerable individual
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration needs
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe movement around home
- Offered companionship and emotional reassurance during challenging moments
- Managed light housekeeping, laundry, and room organization
- Administered medication reminders and appointment scheduling assistance
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Staff Nurse
Kingwood Pines Hospital
Kingwood, Texas
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and monitored reactions during inpatient care at Kingwood Pines Hospital.
- Assessed psychiatric patients on an inpatient behavioral health unit at Kingwood Pines Hospital.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Collaborated with physicians and therapists on treatment plans and care updates.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Documented patient status, symptoms, and interventions in electronic health records.
- Implemented safety precautions for behavioral health patients and maintained unit security.
Staff Nurse
Allied Health
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 06.2022
- Staffed adult inpatient, ambulatory, and surgical nursing units within Texas Medical Center.
- Provided nursing care across ICU, PACU, ER, psychiatric, medical-surgical, and oncology settings.
- Recorded assessments, treatments, and patient responses in electronic health records.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
Staff Nurse
Allied Health
Houston, Texas
01.2015 - 06.2022
- Staff RN in the Texas Medical Center
- Adult In-patient, Ambulatory, and Surgical Care
- ICU, OR, ER, Orthopedics, Oncology, Hospice, and Psychiatric Departments
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
Texas Medical Center-RN staff
Texas Childrens Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assigned to work in West Tower Neurology/float pool. Served as charge nurse overseeing patient care and staff operations.. Educated nursing students while supporting staff and enhancing clinical learning. Nursing preceptor/mentor to nursing students from various universities. Provided culturally sensitive care to patients from diverse backgrounds, addressing unique family dynamics. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans for families and children with complex health care needs.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and family members at a pediatric hospital.
- Assessed pediatric patients and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses across shifts.
RN staff for Private Duty nursing in Pediatrics
Pediatric Services of America
Houston, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered in-home nursing care to children and families, enhancing comfort and support. Cared for home health patients at Memorial Children's Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital, ensuring high-quality pediatric care. Facilitated transport care for patients with physicians in Texas Medical Center, ensuring safe and timely medical assistance. Mentored and trained nursing staff in clinical practices.
- Provided pediatric skilled nursing care in home-based service settings.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for medically fragile children.
- Developed nursing care plans with families and care teams.
RN Clinical Field Supervisor to RN/LVN Private Duty Nurses
Special Kids Care
Houston, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed caseload of 100+ pediatric patients, developing and implementing individualized patient plans of care and completing necessary health care documents.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized care plans for each child.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and care instructions.
- Provided skilled nursing care for children with special needs at Special Kids Care.
RN staff for Private Duty nursing in Pediatrics
Epic Healthcare Services
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered in-home nursing care to children and families, coordinating ambulance transport for medically scheduled visits, day surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing while conducting comprehensive evaluations of dependent care plans within Houston Texas Medical Center. Collaborated with diverse patient populations under care of physicians at Texas Children's Hospital and Memorial Children's Hospital.
- Ensured optimal health outcomes for pediatric patients by implementing customized nursing strategies in home environments.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented changes in clinical records.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
Texas Medical Center-RN staff and charge nurse for level one trauma emergency center
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Educated and precepted departmental nursing staff and UT nursing students, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge. Collaborated as an RN within specialized multi-disciplinary healthcare team, providing critical patient care in high-pressure environment.
RN staff for Private Duty nursing
Maxxim Healthcare Pediatrics
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Delivered individualized home health nursing care for pediatric patients and families, enhancing quality of life through tailored health interventions. Specialized in managing care for children with complex health care needs, providing critical support to families navigating challenging medical environments. Executed comprehensive nursing skills including central line care, PICC line care, labs and medication administration, and airway management with tracheostomy/ventilators, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Provided personalized pediatric nursing care in clients' homes, addressing individual health needs.
- Assessed patient condition and updated care plans with clinical changes.
- Administered medications and monitored pediatric responses per physician orders.
RN Clinical Field Supervisor to RN/LVN Private Duty nurses
MedCare Pediatric Nursing Group
Stafford, Texas
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed caseload of over 100 patients, ensuring completion of plans of care and all associated health care documents. Supervised patient/nursing staff home care visits achieved. Trained nursing staff skill set for patient care. Developed quality improvement strategies to enhance patient care outcomes. Nursing education and care development monitoring achieved with all supervised nursing staff. Audited nursing documentation and trained supervised nursing staff on effective patient care charting. On-call day/night for patients of Texas Children’s Hospital, Memorial Children Hospital and various other hospitals.
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition.
- Assessed pediatric patients at Special Kids Care and updated nursing care plans.
RN Clinical Field Supervisor to RN/LVN Private Duty nurses
Pediatric Services of America
Bellaire, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed care for 100+ patients, ensuring completion of patient plans and all associated health care documents. Supervised nursing staff during home care visits, ensuring adherence to care plans and quality standards. Trained nursing staff on essential skills for effective patient care, enhancing overall service delivery. Monthly nursing exams created with nursing staff required to pass with an 85% or better to continue working with individual patients assigned to a 1 to 1 ratio. Managed the health care of numerous patients with diverse needs who required ventilatory care along with complex health care requirements. Conducted regular reviews of CPR and emergency code skills with nursing staff for effective patient care. On-call day/night for patients of Texas Children's Hospital, Memorial Childrens Hospital and various other hospitals.
- Assessed pediatric patients and updated individualized nursing care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in child health status.
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and safety protocols.
Texas Medical Center-RN Administrative Assistant to the chief of Rheumatology with the Baylor College of Medicine Medical Group and Dr. Feigan
Texas Childrens Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2008
- RN for a group of physicians working in office at the Feigan Center. Assisted physicians during daily patient rounds and coordinated scheduling of care visits. Completed daily patient triage and sent patients to the emergency care center. Achieved provider updates and notified all patient care activity using electronic and paper documentation. Conducted daily telephone triage and follow-up calls to patient families, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
- Provided pediatric nursing care at Texas Children's Hospital using family-centered practices.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in Epic.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for pediatric patients.
Texas Medical Center-RN staff in level 3 NICU West Tower
Texas Childrens Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided bedside nursing care. Worked with Kangaroo Crew ambulance transport team and patient code team member for NICU patients. Educated families on comprehensive patient care practices, enhancing their ability to support neonates' recovery. Preceptor to physician residents and nursing students. Collaborated with NICU committee to guide nursing practices, improving patient care standards across designated unit areas. Engaged in daily clinical rounds with physicians and research patients to ensure integrated care and address patient needs. Supported the unit educator by providing assistance with training and educational resources for nursing staff.. Performed independent research nursing of the neonate. Gathered/implemented research findings into patient care after providing nursing education to unit nurses regarding improved nursing skills for patients. Compiled and published nursing education book. Areas of patient care concern given to endotracheal care, oxygenation, echocardiograms, venous/arterial blood draws, bilirubin blanket care and family/cultural care.
- Delivered pediatric nursing care across Texas Children's Hospital inpatient units.
- Assessed patient condition and updated nursing care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored responses per provider orders.
RN staff in Day Surgery and PACU
Connecticut Childrens Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Delivered bedside nursing care to ensure patient comfort and well-being. Collaborated with American Mobile Healthcare to provide quality care in diverse settings. Completed 13-week travel nursing assignment, adapting to various clinical environments and patient needs.
- Delivered pediatric nursing care across Connecticut Children’s Hospital inpatient units.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions under hospital protocols.
RN staff in Pediatrics Surgical and NICU
Boston Childrens Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Delivered comprehensive bedside nursing care to pediatric surgical and NICU patients. Collaborated with American Mobile Healthcare to enhance patient care delivery. Fulfilled a 6-month travel nursing assignment, adapting to diverse clinical environments.
- Delivered family-centered pediatric nursing care across Boston Children's Hospital inpatient units.
- Administered medications and treatments following Boston Children's Hospital safety protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions and documented assessments in electronic health records.
Texas Medical Center-Abercrombie Tower-RN Staff in Neurology/Surgical/Psychiatric Unit
Texas Childrens Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Delivered bedside nursing care to patients with complex neurological conditions, epilepsy, and postoperative needs, ensuring comprehensive support and recovery. Provided compassionate support to psychiatric patients in crisis such as at-risk teens. Engaged families in care plans, fostering collaboration and communication to enhance overall patient support. Collaborated with Social Workers to enhance patient support. Encouraged Child Life Therapist for my patients to assist them with processing a new procedure or surgery. Age-appropriate care delivered and modifications to plan of care made for patients with developmental delays. Facilitated patient participation in Radio Lollipop activities. Advocated for patient autonomy, promoting opportunities for children to run, grow, and play within safety measures. Safety measures taken with all patients. Cared for many kids with Autism.
- Provided pediatric bedside care at Texas Children's Hospital.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions during treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - General Studies
UT Houston Health Science Center-Cizik School of Nursing
Houston, TX08-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing-Registered Nurse
Lee College
Baytown, TX05-2000
Skills
- Epic charting
- Medication administration
- Care plan documentation
- Coordination of care
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Texas Registered Nurse License, BLS, PALS, ACLS Certifications
Other Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to facilitate and operate in a comprehensive work environment with multiple staff members and patients.
- Computer literate and type an average of 50 wpm.
- Can work with many types of office and patient biomedical care equipment.
- Able to incorporate a positive group effort approach with staff members in fulfilling the role of all job requirements and have the capacity to work independently as instructed by management.
- Competent in triage nursing and have an extensive background in communicating with a large multidisciplinary healthcare group from several medical facilities surrounding Houston and outside counties.
- Familiar with the state and federal rules and regulations and insurance qualifications required to fulfill the financial criteria needed to cover the costs of meeting patient care needs on an individualized basis.
- Experienced in communicating with multiple insurance companies and retrieving necessary information for patients and their families.
- Very compassionate in approaching each patient and family with encompassing a holistic way to include also their cultural, spiritual and individual family beliefs respectfully.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Kingwood Pines Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
Staff Nurse
Allied Health
01.2015 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse
Allied Health
01.2015 - 06.2022
Texas Medical Center-RN staff
Texas Childrens Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
RN staff for Private Duty nursing in Pediatrics
Pediatric Services of America
01.2015 - 01.2016
RN Clinical Field Supervisor to RN/LVN Private Duty Nurses
Special Kids Care
01.2014 - 01.2015
RN staff for Private Duty nursing in Pediatrics
Epic Healthcare Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
Texas Medical Center-RN staff and charge nurse for level one trauma emergency center
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
RN staff for Private Duty nursing
Maxxim Healthcare Pediatrics
01.2011 - 01.2012
Caregiver
Unpaid Voluntary Work
01.2010 - Current
RN Clinical Field Supervisor to RN/LVN Private Duty nurses
MedCare Pediatric Nursing Group
01.2010 - 01.2011
RN Clinical Field Supervisor to RN/LVN Private Duty nurses
Pediatric Services of America
01.2008 - 01.2010
Texas Medical Center-RN Administrative Assistant to the chief of Rheumatology with the Baylor College of Medicine Medical Group and Dr. Feigan
Texas Childrens Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
Texas Medical Center-RN staff in level 3 NICU West Tower
Texas Childrens Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
RN staff in Day Surgery and PACU
Connecticut Childrens Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2002
RN staff in Pediatrics Surgical and NICU
Boston Childrens Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
Texas Medical Center-Abercrombie Tower-RN Staff in Neurology/Surgical/Psychiatric Unit
Texas Childrens Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science Nursing - General Studies
UT Houston Health Science Center-Cizik School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing-Registered Nurse
Lee College