Michelle Larrieux
Baytown,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with a proven track record in emergency and oncology patient care. Demonstrates agility in responding to dynamic patient needs while maintaining sound clinical judgment. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and excels in clear verbal and written communication, fostering robust relationships with clients and team members. Committed to supporting team success and achieving positive outcomes in healthcare settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, and treatments provided, and evaluations of care rendered.
- Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care providers to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients in a busy hospital setting.
- Performed treatments such as chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other specialized procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support techniques when necessary.
- Administered pain control medications according to physician orders and assessed response to treatment.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Unleashed Mystical Beauty Bar
Baytown, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Administered injections of botulinum toxin or dermal fillers to enhance facial features such as lips or wrinkles.
- Developed relationships with vendors to source quality materials for use in aesthetic procedures.
- Administered oral, IV infusions and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided pre-treatment and post-treatment care to ensure patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
- Assessed aesthetic patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
ED Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Health Technician
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Provided emergency care such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities within scope of HT practice and in accordance with competencies and procedures (IV insertions, foley insertion, venous draw, EKG).
Medical Director
NIRP
Houston, TX
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Provide efficient and effective perioperative nursing care to patients.
- Scheduling, canceling, and re-scheduling patient appointments and consults.
- Complete all physician orders, administer medications, and conduct treatments and tests for patients in a timely manner.
- Operating automated computer systems to process patient data into administrative or electronic files.
- Assist with patient care in the recovery room and operating room.
- Execute proper use, care, and handling of surgical equipment to ensure the safety of operating staff and patients.
- Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques.
- Communicate continuously with the operating team and other medical staff to meet the needs of patient care.
- Assist in ordering, storing, and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies.
- Prepare operating room with surgical equipment, sterile, linens, and supplies that will be needed during surgery.
- Prepare timely and accurate records of patient history and recovery charts.
- Performed EKG, BP, Urine test, peripheral IV, blood draws
Logistics Executive
US Army
03.2005 - 11.2015
- Supervised and trained personnel on supply procedures to guarantee accurate flow of materials.
- Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
- Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
- Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
- Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
- Developed and enforced performance standards and measures for key areas of responsibility.
- Worked with internal and external partners to meet customers' complex needs while adhering to state, national and international constraints and guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Thomas
Shenandoah, TX12.2022
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2009
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Immunotherapy
- Prioritizing Patients
- IV management
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advance Cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Interpreting EKGs
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Diabetes management
- Central line management
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Cardiac Arrest
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Psi Iota Honor Society
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Oncology Nursing Society
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Certification
- TNCC: Trauma Nurse Certified
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certified
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advance Life Support
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support
- NVCI- Non violent Crisis Intervention
- Botox/Dysport and Dermal Fillers Injector Certified
Honors and Awards
- Daisy Award x 2
- Magna Cum Laude Honor Grad
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Member
- Honor Grad Hawaii Medical College
- Recipient of 15 distinguished service awards, achievement medals and letters of commendation testifying to performance “above and beyond” in every situation throughout military career.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Unleashed Mystical Beauty Bar
07.2023 - Current
ED Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
02.2023 - Current
Health Technician
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Medical Director
NIRP
04.2017 - 11.2019
Logistics Executive
US Army
03.2005 - 11.2015
- TNCC: Trauma Nurse Certified
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certified
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advance Life Support
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support
- NVCI- Non violent Crisis Intervention
- Botox/Dysport and Dermal Fillers Injector Certified
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Thomas
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Capella University
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