Erika Mae Phifer
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Grandville Park Lodge
Vancouver, BC
01.2025 - Current
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inglewood Care Center
West Vancouver, BC
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Health Care Assistant
VRS Communities
Vancouver, BC
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sprottshaw College
Vancouver, BC03-2024
Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Cambria College
Vancouver, BC10-2021
High School Diploma -
David Thompson Secondary School
Vancouver, BC06-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation accuracy
Languages
Tagalog
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Grandville Park Lodge
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inglewood Care Center
03.2024 - 12.2024
Health Care Assistant
VRS Communities
11.2021 - 02.2024
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sprottshaw College
Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Cambria College
High School Diploma -
David Thompson Secondary School