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Lasha Kersey

Harlem,GA

Summary

An enthusiastic, self motivated results oriented professional with strong medical back ground. Reliable and compassionate with 24 years experience in various areas of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Skilled communicator with astute judgement and ability to adapt to new situations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN- Virtual Care @Hom

Augusta University Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

I monitor patients that have many different diagnosis's once they are discharged home. Patients are monitored on Biofourmis platform where they take vitals and Im able to see them. I prepare the patient virtually by asking questions and concerns so they can be seen virtually by the virtual care provider. Also I have to use critical thinking skills since these patients are at home and escalate appropriately.

LPN- Care Partner (Population Health Department)

Augusta University Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2023

As a Care partner I had performed many duties. I did care coordination duties and followed patient under Transitional Care Management. I followed patients were discharged from the hospitals. I followed these patient for a total of 30 days. I would make initial calls and make sure patients have everything they needed such medications, DME, and making sure all gaps were closed with home health companies.

LPN-Wellness Coordinator (Population Health Depart

Augusta University Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2022

As a wellness coordinator. I focused on a different populations of patients. My job was to work on spread sheet that was generated by different insurance companies. Make sure patients were up to date with preventive care such as colonoscopy, mammogram, bone density test, and diabetic eye exams. Also I performed medicare wellness visits with physicians and letting them know what preventive care was missing.

Senior LPN- Internal Medicine Clinic

Augusta University Medical Center.
12.2017 - 10.2019

While working in the internal medicine clinic. I interviewed patient about current problems, medications, and allergies. Also reviewed medical record for pertinent previous and current information. Also I performed patient treatment including administrating medications (under the supervision of the physician and registered nurse. Then I performed routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing, administer and read TB test. Also facilitate and assist in coordination of patient referrals.

Senior LPN- Adult Nursing- 4west

Augusta University Medical Center
02.2000 - 12.2017

Managed care for adults with a wide variety of diagnosis. IV starting and therapy. Also lab draws. Tracheostomy care as well. Also developed patient care plans including assessments and nursing diagnosis. Then I managed care of post operatively patients. Also medications administration. Performed patients and families on proper discharge instructions and teaching.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
05.2021

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
11.2019

Skills




  • In-depth knowledge of communicating and collaborating with patients, family members, physicians and other health care professionals in achieving quality in patient care
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension
  • Utilized judgment supported by nursing theory and practice in the delivery of nursing care
  • Good judgment and decision making, time management, ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize and problem solving skills
  • Highly skilled in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping with facility and hospital standards
  • Able to practice safety, ecological and infection control methods

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, 328565

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia 059941

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Timeline

LPN- Virtual Care @Hom

Augusta University Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

LPN- Care Partner (Population Health Department)

Augusta University Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2023

LPN-Wellness Coordinator (Population Health Depart

Augusta University Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2022

Senior LPN- Internal Medicine Clinic

Augusta University Medical Center.
12.2017 - 10.2019

Senior LPN- Adult Nursing- 4west

Augusta University Medical Center
02.2000 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Augusta Technical College
Lasha Kersey