Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Desiree Vappie

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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, MN
10-2023

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Our Lady of The Lake School of Nursing
Baton Rouge, LA
12-2012

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
Desiree Vappie