Marcia Latigue
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing timely and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with practitioners, patients and their families and coworkers, to maintain excellence in patient care and leadership. Committed to patient and staff education and advocacy.
The years of experience in the perioperative services , Medical-Surgical Unit, leadership, educating new nurses, precepting and coaching new staff members in time management skills, facility's policy and procedures, as well becoming a resource nurse for fellow coworkers and new staff.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, PACU,PreOp, PAT
North Cypress Surgical Center
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Provided pre-and postoperative care and education to patients in the PACU.
- Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
- Managed IV lines and administered medications as prescribed by physician.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Assessed and monitored post-operative patients for pain management, vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and other physiological indicators.
- Monitored patient's response to anesthesia medications and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Performed assessments of the physical and psychological well-being of patients following surgical procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
RN Pacu- PAT
Altus Hospital Houston
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Coach, educate, and preceptor for new staff.
- Preoperatively assured test results, consent process prior to surgery and procedures.
- Administered medications to manage progression of anesthesia medications, deal with side effects, and promote recovery.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease during minor procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Educated patients on pre-assessed patients for scheduled procedures, including performing EKG, collected blood work for ordered tests, educated patients regarding surgery day process, along with other duties as necessary.
RN Interventional Radiolgoy
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Pre-admitted patients for the outpatient procedures including, assessments, lab requirements, receiving home medications with instructions for procedure.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administrative House Supervisor
First Texas Hospital
Houston, Tx
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Coach, educate and preceptor for practitioners, new staff and students. Resource nurse for staff/practitioners
- Evaluated clinical functions to determine level and quality of care.
- Communicated conditions, changes and care updates between clinical staff and physicians.
- Managed lab and testing activities to maintain efficiency.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Triage ER calls
- Proficient at IV starts
Registered Nurse- PACU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Tx
08.2004 - 05.2010
- Preceptor for new staff and assisted with Skills Day for annual nursing skills reassessment
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Supervised staff as charge nurse, on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Responded quickly to emergent situations utilizing critical thinking skills while maintaining professional demeanor.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records according to established protocols.
- Provided leadership to nursing staff through delegation of tasks and direction of workflow within the unit.
- Identified potential risk factors for adverse events or complications during treatment or recovery process.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Humble, TX
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions; identified adverse reactions and outcomes promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits.
- Assisted with admissions process for Same Day Surgery Unit.
- Provided direct nursing care to same day surgery patients according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained a clean work environment following infection control practices at all times.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Provided pre-operative education to patients, including information about the procedure, medications, anesthesia, and potential risks or complications.
Nursing House Supervisor
Triumph Healthcare, Long Term Acute
Houston, Tx
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Developed and implemented staffing plans for shifts based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff.
- Assisted staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities.
- Worked collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems fairly.
Education
Master of Science - Executive Leadership
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
North Harris Community College
05.2000
Affiliations
RadiologyLatigue
President's Honors in BSN program
ANA
Daisy Award winner of extraordinary leadership in Perceptor Program
Certification
ACLS , BLS. PALS Expires 01/24
Registered Nurse licensed in Texas,
Timeline
RN, PACU,PreOp, PAT
North Cypress Surgical Center
03.2023 - Current
RN Interventional Radiolgoy
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2023
RN Pacu- PAT
Altus Hospital Houston
01.2021 - 05.2024
Administrative House Supervisor
First Texas Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2017
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
05.2010 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse- PACU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2004 - 05.2010
Nursing House Supervisor
Triumph Healthcare, Long Term Acute
01.2001 - 08.2004
Master of Science - Executive Leadership
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
North Harris Community College
ACLS , BLS. PALS Expires 01/24
Registered Nurse licensed in Texas,
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