Latia Williams is seeking a registered nurse position in the residency program at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on the medical surgical unit. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Herzing University and clinical experience in medical surgical, mental health, community health, and pediatric settings. Her experience includes skills like assessments, medication administration, wound care, and patient education. She has certifications as a medical assistant and in advanced casting and CPR. Previously she worked as a medical assistant at an orthopedics office.

1. LATIA WILLIAMS
6419 Heritage Run. | Morrow, GA 30260 | 404-985-1564| Latiawilliams89@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE ____________________________________________________________________________
Seeking a Registered Nurse position, as a new graduate, in the residency program at Piedmont Fayette
Hospital on Medical Surgical Unit 2
EDUCATION __________________________________________________________________________
Herzing University Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Graduating: August 2016
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE __________________________________________________________________
Piedmont Fayette, Newnan Hospital & Senior Practicum- Medical Surgical (376hrs.)
 Performed head to toe assessments, EKG , and orthostatic vital signs
 Data entry: patient charting during 12 hr. shift
 Assisted with mobility, hygiene, and comfort
 Patient education: medications, assistive devices, and body mechanics
 Administered oral medications, sub-q injections/DVT prevention, immunizations, initiated IV fluids &
IVPB medications
 Performed IV insertions, Foley catheter insertion/removal, condom catheter application
 Performed tracheostomy care, perineal care, deep wound packing & wound irrigation
 Assisted in Pre-Pen procedure, peritoneal dialysis administration, and bladder scans
 Delegated responsibilities to unlicensed personnel within their scope of practice
 Collaborated with preceptor to educate patient on discharge instructions
 Monitored/assessed patients after PRBC administration
 Assisted in post-mortem care, palliative care
 Monitored patients progress
Georgia Regional Hospital- Mental Health (112hrs.)
 Effectively provided therapeutic communication
 Administered psychiatric and daily medications
 Facilitated/Assisted in group therapy sessions: behavioral modifications skills
 Evaluated clients risk for suicide and violence
Community Health - Various Atlanta locations (96 hrs.)
 Triage patients for appropriate department within the facility
 Performed targeted screening assessments: TB screening, STD screening, vision, hearing, and nutrition
 Assisted in clients in Prenatal Care Management
 Administered immunizations/vaccinations
DeKalb Medical - Georgia Regional Hospital (96 hrs.)
 Head to toe assessments for post-partum mother and baby
 Data entry: patient charting during 12 hr. shift
 Read, interpreted and monitored FHR
 Assisted in cesarean delivery and vaginal childbirth
 Administered Hep B vaccinations to Newborns
 Bathed and cared for newborns
 Facilitated therapeutic communication to expecting and post-partum mothers
 Assisted in PKU screening procedures
 Facilitated and promoted successful breastfeeding techniques
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Pediatrics (96 hrs.)

2.  Daily physical and neurological assessments
 Routine vital signs, and basic fundamental care, PEG tube care
 Provided care to severe musculoskeletal injured patients
 Assist in mobility, transfers, and ambulation
CERTIFICATIONS _______________________________________________________________________
 CMA-Certified Medical Assistant-National Healthcare Association
 Advanced Casting Certified- GILTECH, LTD.
 CPR Certified- Eyes on Healthcare/American Heart Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _____________________________________________________________
Resurgens Orthopedics Fayetteville, GA
Medical Assistant 02 / 2010 – 08 / 2014
 Triage patients and take vital signs
 Sterilization of instruments with auto clave
 Performed administrative duties including data entry, scheduling, and benefits/eligibility verification
 Wound care; Suture/staple removal
 Fiber glass cast/splint application and removal
 Test results/medical records retrieval, specimen preparation
 Durable medical equipment coordinator
 Injection preparation; prepare cortisone and prefilled syringes for administration by doctor
 Pre-operative consulter
 Initiate Prior Authorizations and generate Professional Referrals to in-house or external specialists
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hands on Atlanta 2016
Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Park 2015 – 2016
Open Hands Atlanta 2015 – 2016