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Araya Rice

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated, and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience. Highly skilled in delivering patient-centered care, demonstrating clinical judgment, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and managing high-pressure situations. Committed to continuous professional development and integrating QSEN competencies to enhance patient outcomes, and ensure high-quality care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Jail Health Services

Score Jail
Des Moines, WA
05.2022 - Current
  • Under RN supervision, assesses patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed
  • Implements treatments directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures
  • Collaborates in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines
  • Wound care, implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and documents nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel
  • Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality patient care

LPN /Health and Wellness Coordinator

Brookdale West Seattle
West Seattle, WA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment in the best interests of residents
  • Ensures resident rights are maintained at all times
  • Monitors residents, supervises and delegates duties to nursing assistants
  • Assists in writing care plans based on resident needs and change of condition
  • Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician
  • Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders
  • Monitors responses to care treatment plans
  • Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies
  • Counts controlled substances with off going nurse; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift
  • Assists with the discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders
  • Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety
  • Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of resident overall condition
  • Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trend
  • Schedules and follow through of physician visits, including hospice both in house and scheduled visits out of the community

Medication Technician

Brookdale Admiral Heights
West Seattle, WA
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers and observe and report to the supervisor
  • Observe and document the health and emotional condition of each resident and report all changes to the supervisor
  • Receives reports on alert residents and observes throughout shift and document findings
  • Ensures the medication supply room is organized and clean, assists with audits, and provides accurate counts of all medications
  • Communicates with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery
  • Follows procedure regarding incidents/accidents to residents

Education

ADN Nursing Program -

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA
03.2025

Licensed Practical Nursing Program -

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
01.2018

Diploma -

Decatur High School
Federal Way, WA
07.2008

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
  • Managing high-pressure situations
  • Continuous professional development
  • Integrating QSEN competencies
  • Enhancing patient outcomes
  • Ensuring high-quality care
  • Effective communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Team collaboration

Certification

CPR/BLS, American Heart Association, 07/2025

Timeline

LPN Jail Health Services

Score Jail
05.2022 - Current

LPN /Health and Wellness Coordinator

Brookdale West Seattle
02.2022 - 05.2022

Medication Technician

Brookdale Admiral Heights
08.2021 - 02.2022

ADN Nursing Program -

Pierce College

Licensed Practical Nursing Program -

Bates Technical College

Diploma -

Decatur High School

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