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Ericka Lefevre

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Compassionate and seasoned healthcare professional with 25 years of hands-on experience across memory care, acute care, chronic care, and clinical environments. Recognized for resident-centered leadership, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to support, guide, and mentor caregiving teams. Skilled in dementia care planning, behavioral observation, crisis prevention, and family communication. Seeking to apply extensive clinical knowledge and leadership strengths to a Memory Care Director position.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and supported patient comfort across diverse clinical conditions.
  • Transported patients for diagnostic procedures and monitored telemetry rhythms.
  • Communicated health changes to RNs and removed IVs during discharge workflows.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Proliance Surgeons
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted anesthesia and RN teams in preparing patients for surgery.
  • Turned over OR rooms, stocked supplies, and ensured surgical readiness.
  • Inspected anesthesia equipment for airflow and functionality.

Certified Nursing Assistant

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital (Pulse Heart Institute)
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Strictly adhered to PPE usage and infection-control protocols.
  • Maintained confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Measured vitals, assessed pain levels, and provided comfort interventions.
  • Assisted non-ambulatory patients safely and responded to call lights promptly.

Mental Health Technician / CNA

Wellfound Mental Health Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Observed and documented patient behavior, escalating concerns to RNs.
  • Facilitated therapy groups and supported crisis intervention.
  • Recorded vital signs and intake/output data.

Care Navigator / CNA

Northwest Integrated Health
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Served as initial point of contact for patient onboarding.
  • Verified insurance, scheduled appointments, and coordinated referrals.
  • Conducted 14-day follow-up outreach to ensure continuity of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2019
  • Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding

patient care and input reports into practice

  • Databases Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to

nursing staff Assisted nurses and physicians in the operation of medical equipment and provision of patient

care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Avamere Healthcare
02.2008 - 05.2011
  • Charted vital signs, tracked behavioral changes, and assisted with catheter and IV care.
  • Provided ADL support and maintained room cleanliness.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cascade Park Gardens
03.2004 - 03.2008
  • Explained care instructions to residents and families.
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory residents safely.
  • Assisted with bathing, feeding, and grooming.

Education

CPR & First Aid Certified -

Life Tech
Puyallup, WA
06-2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — NC 10061725 -

Certifications
Tacoma, WA
11-2000

GED -

A-I Alternative High School
Lakewood, WA
06-1997

Skills

  • Memory & Dementia Care Leadership
  • Resident Behavior Assessment & Reporting
  • Care Plan Implementation & Oversight
  • Family Communication & Advocacy
  • Staff Coaching, Training, & Mentorship
  • HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Safety & Infection Control
  • ADL Support & Oversight
  • Crisis Prevention & De-escalation
  • Documentation & Electronic Charting
  • Output Monitoring & Reporting
  • Vital Signs & Health Status Monitoring

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Proliance Surgeons
09.2022 - 12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital (Pulse Heart Institute)
08.2021 - 09.2022

Mental Health Technician / CNA

Wellfound Mental Health Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2020

Care Navigator / CNA

Northwest Integrated Health
10.2019 - 03.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Avamere Healthcare
02.2008 - 05.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cascade Park Gardens
03.2004 - 03.2008

CPR & First Aid Certified -

Life Tech

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — NC 10061725 -

Certifications

GED -

A-I Alternative High School