HONEY MAE A. MAGTO
Spring
Summary
Professionally trained, responsible, and patient-focused Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by nearly 25 years of experience in healthcare and clinical settings, providing effective and efficient nursing care to diverse populations; ensuring high standards of culturally competent care to wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perianesthesia Nurse
Townsen Memorial Surgery Center - The Woodlands
Houston, TX
03.2026 - Current
PeriAnesthesia Agency Nurse: PAT/Preop/PACU/Phase2
Medely Inc.
Houston, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, adapting to varying needs and environments.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to clinical standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing operational efficiency within fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for tailored care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining high standards of safety within the department by participating in routine audits focused on equipment maintenance and proper handling practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working across diverse healthcare settings such as acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, or psychiatric units.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts through comprehensive reporting and clear communication within the nursing team.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Charge Nurse, Peri-Anesthesia (PACU Recovery; AOD: Admit, Observe, Discharge) Staffing Schedule In-Charge
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, Texas
06.2014 - 01.2026
- - Upholding the Charge Nurse role for both AOD and PACU departments; In-Charge with staffing schedule and overseeing the management of staff resources. Designates staff assignments.
- - Responsible for creating the master staffing schedule and balancing the staffing needs; overseeing the management of staff resources with the guidance of the PeriAnesthesia Manager
- - Specialized in preparing and admitting patients for surgical and diagnostic procedures (Pre-Op) and properly discharging stabilized post-surgical outpatients (Phase II Care); responsible for the smooth and efficient patient flow within the AOD unit; Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient's acuity. Works, in cooperation with medical providers to ensure the quality of patient care; collaborates with PACU and OR units to manage flow of surgical procedures.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize nurse-patient ratios, ensuring efficient workflow and coverage.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily unit and interdepartmental huddles; Weekly charge nurse meetings with Periop Director; Monthly staff meetings with Manager.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- - Responsible for all aspects of patient care after surgery (Phase 1) which includes monitoring vital signs, administering medication for pain and nausea, updating and educating the family, and transferring to the inpatient unit or discharging depending on the acuity of the patient and surgeon’s post-op orders; collaborates with surgeons/anesthesia staff, and other necessary entities to provide quality patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards.
- Relief Charge Nurse/Team Lead (AOD and PACU) [2020-2022]
- Staff Nurse (AOD and PACU) [2014-2020]
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Davita Inc.
Houston, Texas
09.2011 - 12.2014
- - Providing hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis to inpatients with renal problems with use of up-to-date machines in an acute/hospital setting
Staff Nurse - Psychiatry
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
Brooklyn, New York
10.2008 - 09.2011
- - Specialized in the nursing care of young adult/mid-adult/old adult patients with psychosis and other mental/behavioral issues and chemical dependency (detox)
Agency Nurse
P and K of New York Management Services
New York, New York
07.2008 - 10.2008
- Safely transporting of patients with mental/physical disabilities to reach their specific school – home - appointments destination with proper endorsement to school nurse and family/caretaker/healthcare provider; Troubleshoot life-saving machines like respirator if needed, Provide/Administer scheduled or PRN medications. Relieve other Transport Nurses when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management and effective communication.
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Charge Nurse (Nights) – Psychiatry (Child/Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric)
Brunswick Hospital Inc.
Amityville, New York
07.2006 - 07.2008
- - Specialized in the nursing care of patients (child/adolescent/adult/geriatric) with psychosis and other mental/behavioral issues
Charge Nurse and Orientation-In-Charge
Sabal Hospital Inc.
Philippines
02.2001 - 03.2006
- - Specialized in Medicine-Surgery / Obstetrics-Gynecology / Pediatrics / Nursery / Emergency areas by rotation and orients and guides/evaluates/precepting new nursing staff and nursing student affiliates
School Nurse, Health Education Teacher
Angelicum Learning Center Inc.
Philippines
06.2001 - 09.2001
- - Supports (Elementary & High School) student success by providing healthcare through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all students within the school setting; addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supporting their achievement in the learning process.
- Substitute Teacher: Math (1st Grade) & Physics (Senior HS)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
U.S.A.11-2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Xavier University – Ateneo De Cagayan
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines03-2000
High School Diploma -
Lourdes College
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Experienced on EPIC System; VOCERA and ROVER, EPIC IV-Pump Integration Resource; LAB Label Scanning Super-User; Laborworx-Staff Scheduling, METHOD and OR/ANESTH MANAGER computer systems
- Perioperative Services (Pre-Admit, Pre-Operative, Recovery, Post-Operative)
- Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Experience
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Emergency room experience
- Medical-Surgical experience
- Neonatal/Pediatrics and Maternity/OB-GYN experience
- Intravenous therapy: Ultrasound-Guided access
- Administering prescribed medications; specimen collection/processing
- Conducting physical examinations/assessments – admit and discharge
- Computerized charting/documentation
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Cord dressing / neonatal care
- Gastro-Enteral Nutrition / Feeding assistance
- Body mechanics and mobility assistance
- Insulin medication assistance
- Blood transfusion
- EKG/AED/Defibrillator
- Fast learner and eager to learn at all times
- Attentive to detail
- Patient/Family focused
- Self-directed; Flexible
- High level of Autonomy with teamwork
- Culturally competent care
- Effective, Efficient, skilled
- Enthusiastic and compassionate caregiver
- Proficient in English, Tagalog, Visayan vernacular
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff education and training
- Duty delegation
- Nursing care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Performance evaluations
- Patient care assignment
- Data collection
- EMR systems
- Indirect patient care
- Clinical instruction
- Training and development
- Resource allocation
- Supply management
- Shared governance
- Healthcare optimization
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety and security procedures
- Healthcare technology
- Care and discharge planning
- Patient admitting
- Charting and documenting
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Evidence-based nursing
- Team development and management
- Delegation and motivation
- Attention to detail
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Quality improvement
- Staff education
- Patient assessments
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
Affiliations
- Texas Nurse Honor Guard -Montgomery County, Member
- Philippine Nurses Association North Houston Inc., Executive Board Member, Chair – Education
- HMWB: Nursing Informatics Committee, Co-Chair
- HMWB: DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Champion Representative
- HMWB: Surgical Site Infection Workgroup-Task Force, Unit Representative
- HMWB: Professional Nurse Advisory Council, Unit Representative
- HMWB: Healthcare Operations Project with Rice Business, Representative
- HMWB: (PACU) Unit-Based Shared Governance, Chair
- Philippine Nurses Association of America, Member
- Golden Key International Honour Society, Member
- American Nurses Association, Member
- Texas Nurses Association, Member
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Member
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Texas State, License number 808898
- Registered Nurse in New York State, License number 595899
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified – American Heart Assoc.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
Custom
2025 Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award Winner, Bronze Medalist
2025 HMWB ICARE Nurse Excellence Award (Gold Badge)
2024 PNANH Clinical Nursing Excellence Awardee
2023 Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award Winner, Bronze Medalist
2021 Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award Winner, Bronze Medalist
2021 Walden University – The National Society of Leadership and Success, Nominee
2019 Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award Winner, Bronze Medalist
2019 PNANH Executive Board Excellence Award
2018 PNANH Shining Star Award
Timeline
Perianesthesia Nurse
Townsen Memorial Surgery Center - The Woodlands
03.2026 - Current
PeriAnesthesia Agency Nurse: PAT/Preop/PACU/Phase2
Medely Inc.
10.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse, Peri-Anesthesia (PACU Recovery; AOD: Admit, Observe, Discharge) Staffing Schedule In-Charge
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2026
Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Davita Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse - Psychiatry
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
10.2008 - 09.2011
Agency Nurse
P and K of New York Management Services
07.2008 - 10.2008
Charge Nurse (Nights) – Psychiatry (Child/Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric)
Brunswick Hospital Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2008
School Nurse, Health Education Teacher
Angelicum Learning Center Inc.
06.2001 - 09.2001
Charge Nurse and Orientation-In-Charge
Sabal Hospital Inc.
02.2001 - 03.2006
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Xavier University – Ateneo De Cagayan
High School Diploma -
Lourdes College