Ann Laramee MS, ANP, ACNS, CHFN, ACHPN, FHFSA

Ann Laramee is a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiology, specializing in heart failure care and Palliative Medicine Services at University of Vermont Medical Center. Ann is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families living with heart failure throughout their trajectory of illness. Ann had made significant contributions to the field through her clinical expertise and leadership roles. Ann was awarded last year the Division Gold Star Award, presented by the Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine of the University of Vermont Health Network. Ann serves as a clinical educator and adjunct faculty for Master’s and Doctoral students at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT. In recognition of her expertise and leadership skills, Ann has served on multiple committees and boards including the Advocacy Committee, Program Committee and Nurse Committee as chair for the Heart Failure Society of America, as well as co-chair for Future Leaders in Heart Failure. Past Director on the board of directors for the American Association for Heart Failure Nurses and multiple committees; currently on Editorial and Conflict Resolution committees. Locally, Ann serves on two local chapters boards for Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. As well as the founder and committee member for the annual regional symposium; 15th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice Symposium. Ann’s areas of expertise and research interests include heart failure care management, palliative care, evidence-based practice, and health literacy with numerous publications and national and international presentations in each area. To maintain her resilience, Ann loves sharing her sailboat, Yolo on Lake Champlain and hike in the mountains of Vermont.