Maranda Kearse, RN, LNC, SWOC, GERO-BC
Maranda Kearse, RN, LNC, MSC, SWOC, GERO-BC, is the owner and operator of Aequitas Consulting LLC, a Legal Nurse Consulting practice specializing in Long Term Care, Hospice, Respite, and Palliative Care. Maranda has spent the last 21 years as a nurse and 22 years in the healthcare industry, with experience in both long-term and acute care settings. She has held diverse clinical and leadership roles, including Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, QA/Compliance Coordinator, Wound Care Nurse, Infection Preventionist, and Staff Nurse. She has received the prestigious Daisy Award for Excellence in Nursing and holds certifications in Infection Control and Wound Care, and is board certified in Gerontological Nursing. Maranda opened Aequitas Consulting LLC in 2021 with the goal of making a positive difference for families and patients from a broader perspective of nursing, while remaining clinically active in long-term care.
Over her career, Maranda has developed extensive expertise in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, respite, and palliative care. Her work as a Legal Nurse Consultant allows her to combine clinical knowledge with legal insight, providing expert review, case analysis, and testimony in complex healthcare matters. She has spent countless hours inside numerous nursing homes, often bringing her children along to assist with activities and provide emotional support for residents. This hands-on approach has strengthened her advocacy for patient-centered care and fostered a family tradition of nursing, with all four of her children currently pursuing careers in healthcare.
Outside of her professional work, Maranda enjoys spending time with her children, fishing, camping, hunting, and boating on the Mississippi River. She continues to provide quality bedside care to her patients while mentoring healthcare professionals and educating legal teams through Aequitas Consulting LLC. Her career reflects a deep commitment to compassion, excellence, and advocacy, ensuring that patients and their families receive the highest standard of care and support.
• Southeastern Community College - ASN
• Infection Preventionist Certification
• Legal Nurse Consulting Certification
• Medicare Set-Aside Certification
• Daisy Award for Excellence
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Long term care (ltc)
- Hospice care
- Respite care
- Consulting
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing nursing is the opportunity to help patients who have been neglected or injured, ensuring they receive the care, dignity, and attention they deserve. As a professional nurse, my passion for advocacy stems not only from my clinical experience but also from my personal journey as both a family member and a patient advocate. These experiences have deepened my empathy, strengthened my commitment to patient-centered care, and reinforced my belief in the importance of compassion, communication, and accountability within the healthcare system.