Desiree Vappie
Zachary
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience in diverse patient care settings, particularly in heart and vascular services. Demonstrated success in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Adept in electronic health records management and passionate about patient education and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital/heart and vascular
Baton Rouge
08.2012 - 04.2024
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake School of Nursing
Baton Rouge, LA12-2012
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Discharge planning and coordination
- Vital signs assessment
- Care coordination and management with multidisciplinary team
- JP drain and central line care
- External pacemaker and chest tube management
- Direct care for heart and vascular patients
- Post-operative care for open heart patients
Certification
- Compact/Multistate Registered Nursing License exp. 1/31/2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital/heart and vascular
08.2012 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake School of Nursing
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