Gracie Rice
Hughesville
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in in-home patient care, mental health support, and fast-paced service environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs). Experienced in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Experienced in multitasking, prioritizing care, and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in medical records
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status and needs
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
- Delivered high quality customer service in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, balancing multiple priorities at once
- Resolved conflicts and complaints calmly and professionally, focusing on customer satisfaction
- Maintained cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health standards
Mental Health Patient Care Technician
Fitzgibbon Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported de-escalation and crisis intervention under supervision, utilizing verbal de-escalation and therapeutic communication
- Promoted a supportive, structured environment to encourage stabilization and recovery
- Assisted with daily living activities, hygiene, and mobility while fostering patient dignity and independence
- Maintained a safe environment through regular safety checks, 1:1 observation, and rapid response to escalating behaviors
Education
Nursing
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO12-2025
Practical Nursing Certification - Nursing
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Warrensburg, MO06-2024
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Hughesville, MO05-2021
Skills
- Patient care and assessment
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Vital sign monitoring and reporting
- Medication administration and safety
- Compassionate, patient centered care
- Therapeutic communication and patient rapport building
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Multitasking and prioritizing in high-pressure environments
Timeline
LPN
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
07.2024 - Current
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2023 - 01.2025
Mental Health Patient Care Technician
Fitzgibbon Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023
Nursing
State Fair Community College
Practical Nursing Certification - Nursing
Warrensburg Area Career Center
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
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