Araceli Rangel, FNP-C, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, joined Desert West in January 2026. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salem State University in Massachusetts.

Prior to joining Desert West, Araceli worked in surgical, family medicine and pediatric settings. She is committed to disease prevention and patient education and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, going to the beach, family time by the pool, listening to a variety of music, and trying new foods.

Araceli Rangel, FNP-C