1. LaTia Kersey,RN,BSN
233 Walden Chase Ln, Columbus, GA 31909 229-338-9013
Latia.k@yahoo.com
Objective
Reliable, efficient registered nurse with the ability to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams,
work through stressful situations, provide holistic care, and build positive relationships with
patients and other medical professionals. Looking to further my career with an organization
committed to providing quality care to patients.
Professional Experience
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse December 2015-Current
Pediatria Healthcare for Kids, 2420 Double Churches Rd., Ste. B, Columbus, Ga 31909
Delivers competent and quality care in compliance to autistic patients.
Observe and assess patient behavior and needs.
Document daily notes in an official paper record in response
Intervenes as appropriate to prevent or reduce patient injury and behavioral interruption.
Maintains the privacy of patients and their families related to patient care.
Communicates effectively with the family and company staff to provide appropriate
information relative to medical care.
Follows state specific guidelines in reporting abuse and/or neglect to the director
Registered Nurse, General Surgery, July 2015-November 2016
St. Francis Hospital, 2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904
Perform initial patient assessments and plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for
adult patients; manage typical caseload of 6 patients.
Document patients’ vital signs, daily assessment, medication administration, progress
notes per McKesson software.
Provide pain management to surgical patients.
Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections,
administer IV therapy, test glucose levels and guaiac stool tests, analyze bladder scan
results and provide wound care.
Correctly input billing data using DNA 20 software
Audit and analyze patients’ medical records to ensure quality care from both nurse and
physician
Assess suicide risk daily
Teach class of 2-12 people about how to handle living with a mental illness
Educate patients’ on discharge instructions and encourage medication compliance
2. LaTia Kersey,RN,BSN
Education
Georgia Southern University May 2015
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.71/4.0
Senior practicum, 120 hours, Emergency Department, Effingham County Hospital
Clinical Experience
Pulmonary Unit and Oncology Unit Candler Hospital Savannah, GA
Mental Health Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah, GA
Obstetrics, Nursery, and Telemetry East Georgia Medical Center Statesboro, GA
Pediatrics, ED, PICU Memorial Health University Center Savannah, GA
Palliative Care and Hospice Ogeechee Hospice Statesboro, GA
Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Pineland Behavioral Health Statesboro, GA
Home Health Gentiva Home Healthcare Statesboro, GA
Dialysis DaVita Statesboro, GA
Affiliations
Tutor for students participating in RUN2Nursing organization
Member of national leadership and honor organization Sigma Alpha Lambda
Certifications/Licenses
First Aid/CPR Certification
NIH Module Training on Human Protection Certificate
NIH Stroke Scale Certificate
Georgia Registered Nurse License