LaQuanda Rice
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over 14 years of experience in managing nursing operations and enhancing patient care. Expertise in implementing healthcare protocols that drive improvements in patient outcomes, supported by a strong commitment to effective leadership and team collaboration. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, consistently achieving results that elevate the quality of care. Passionate about fostering an environment that prioritizes patient well-being and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
N. Charleston, SC
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for a 24-bed rehabilitation unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance quality of rehabilitation services.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes and improve outcomes.
Nurse Manager
MUSC Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
N. Charleston, SC
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversee clinical operations for a 48-bed rehabilitation hospital, manage a team of 30+ employees, and collaborate with CNO to promote change management to improve nursing metrics, utilization, and patient flow.
- Deliver mentorship to team members to build a collaborative work culture centered on diversity and inclusion.
- Collaboration and coordination with the interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of comprehensive patient care.
RN
ATC Healthcare Services
Charleston, SC
12.2014 - 05.2024
- Agency RN, working PRN/13-week assignments with details provided below:
- Employment Type: Agency
Charge RN
MUSC Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised the nursing team to ensure all nursing functions ran smoothly
- Provided guidance and support to help staff through challenging situations
- Partnered with the intradisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: 3W-MedSurg
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 30
- Total Beds: 286
- Caseload: 6
Charge RN
Orangeburg Regional Medical Center
Orangeburg, SC
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed shift safety, adherence to policies, and compliance with regulations
- Delegated assignments and provided supervision to the nursing staff
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: 3W-MedSurg
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 30
- Total Beds: 286
- Caseload: 6
RN
Orangeburg Regional Medical Center
Orangeburg, SC
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Direct patient care on PCU and med/surg units
- Provided physical and psychological support to patients
- Worked cohesively with the medical support team to create plan of care
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: 3W-Med/Surg
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 30
- Total Beds: 286
- Caseload: 6
RN
Orangeburg Regional Medical Center
Orangeburg, SC
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered quality patient care on PCU and med/surg units
- Provided education and counseling to patients and families
- Precepted new team members
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: 3E-PCU
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 45
- Total Beds: 286
- Caseload: 6
Behavioral Med RN
Bon Secours Saint Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Medical management of patients with behavioral health issues
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention
- Maintained a safe work environment for patients, staff, and visitors
- Assisted with precepting new staff
- Employment Type: Permanent RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: Behavioral Medical
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 8
- Total Beds: 190
- Caseload: 4
RN
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Cared for patients with chronic or acute pain in an outpatient setting
- Assisted physician in pain management suite with procedures
- Evaluated professional nursing practice to optimize patient goals and outcomes
- Employment Type: Permanent RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: Pain mgt Clinic
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 24
- Total Beds: 332
- Caseload: 5
RN
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Beaufort, SC
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Delivered high-quality patient care on med/surg units
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: Med/Surg
- Trauma Level: 1
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 24
- Total Beds: 197
- Caseload: 6
Mobile Resource Pool RN
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided quality patient care on various units
- Evaluated patients’ needs, prioritize patient care flow, and provide health treatment
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to improve patients’ outcomes
- Employment Type: Permanent RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: MedSurg Float Pool
- Trauma Level: 3
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: Varies
- Total Beds: 332
- Caseload: 5
RN
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia, SC
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed care of patients with medical, surgical, and psychiatric diagnosis
- Coordinated with physicians for efficient patient management and treatment
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated plan of care
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: Medical Oncology/Hospice
- Trauma Level: 1
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: 24
- Total Beds: 649
- Caseload: 5
Patient Care Coordinator
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Conducted daily clinical supervision of 28-bed Oncology/Medical unit
- Provided safe and effective care of multiple complex patients
- Precepted new team members
- Employment Type: Permanent RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: Medical Oncology/Hospice
- Trauma Level: 2
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: Varies
- Total Beds: 321
- Caseload: 6
Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Facilitated medical care, identified critical medical needs, emergencies and provided health care treatment
- Managed care of medically ill oncology patients
- Provided safe, quality, and evidence-based practice care on patients
- Employment Type: Permanent RN
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- Unit: Medical Oncology/Hospice
- Trauma Level: 2
- Unit TL: N/A
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Unit Beds: Varies
- Total Beds: 321
- Caseload: 6
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
01-2023
MSN - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
01-2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
01-2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
01-2010
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
01-2003
Skills
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Proficient with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and Mckesson charting systems
- Caring professional with a solid work ethic
- Dependable, adaptable, goal-oriented, outgoing people person, and a fast learner
Timeline
Nurse Manager
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager
MUSC Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2025
Charge RN
MUSC Orangeburg
04.2023 - 01.2024
Charge RN
Orangeburg Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
RN
Orangeburg Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
RN
Orangeburg Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Behavioral Med RN
Bon Secours Saint Francis Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2022
RN
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2019
RN
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
05.2019 - 09.2020
Mobile Resource Pool RN
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
03.2017 - 05.2019
RN
Palmetto Health Richland
04.2016 - 08.2016
RN
ATC Healthcare Services
12.2014 - 05.2024
Patient Care Coordinator
Trident Medical Center
05.2012 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
07.2010 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
MSN - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University