ERICA WHITBECK, BSN
Oakley
Summary
New graduate RN candidate (BSN, Dec 2025) with 19+ years of Kaiser Permanente experience, including current Emergency Department practice as an IV-certified Licensed Vocational Nurse. Demonstrates strong service orientation, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and consistent adherence to patient safety, confidentiality, and established protocols in fast-paced, high acuity settings. Brings additional clinical preparation through BVNPT IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal certification, ACLS/PALS, Basic ECG Interpretation & Pharmacology, and CPI training. Prepared to transition into RN practice through the Northern California Nurse Residency Program and assume independent responsibility and accountability for an inpatient acute-care patient assignment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certified, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch
01.2025 - Current
- Performed ongoing, systematic assessment/data collection (vital signs, pain, psychosocial needs, safety risks) and reported changes in conditions to RNs/providers to support prioritized, goal-directed plans of care and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications within scope per orders, completed safety checks, documented in Epic EHR, and escalated concerns to RN/provider to support safe patient care.
- Implemented delegated interventions consistently while supporting pain management, mobility/safety needs, infection prevention, and patient/family education aligned with learning needs.
- Produced timely, accurate, concise Epic EHR documentation of patient care and unit activities to support continuity of care, safe handoffs, interdisciplinary coordination, and compliance with confidentiality and risk management requirements.
- Assisted in urgent and emergency patient-care situations by following established protocols, remaining calm, escalating to appropriate personnel, and documentation expectations to support patient safety.
- Maintained a safe care environment through infection prevention(PPE/isolation precautions), confidentiality/HIPAA compliance, and risk awareness aligned with organizational safety principles.
Emergency Department Unit Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Coordinated ED patient flow and unit activities (ADT transfers/discharges, high-volume calls) to reduce delays and support timely assessment/treatment.
- Facilitated diagnostic throughput with CT/MRI/Ultrasound/X-ray; maintained unit readiness (supplies/equipment) to meet essential patient needs with available resources.
Receptionist / Cashier
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Delivered service-oriented member support (registration/check-in, coverage verification, copays) with accurate documentation per policy.
Pharmacy Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
04.2006 - 08.2015
- Supported safe medication workflow by processing prescriptions, maintaining inventory controls, and ensuring accurate member communication per established procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2023 - 12.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA 01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Math & Science
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, California, CA 08.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
- Epic EHR documentation (timely, accurate, concise)
- Systematic assessment and data collection (vitals, pain, psychosocial needs)
- Emergency response support: protocols, escalation, event documentation
- IV therapy and blood withdrawal (BVNPT certified)
- Infection prevention: PPE & isolation precautions
- Medication safety & patient/family education support
- Interdisciplinary communication & care coordination
- Prioritization & time management (essential patient needs, unit resources)
- Cardiac monitoring support: basic ECG interpretation
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), California — NCLEX ATT Pending (BSN: 12/2025)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California — IV Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (AHA)
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification (BVNPT)
- Basic ECG Interpretation & Pharmacology Certification
- CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Institute) — Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certified, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
05.2023 - 12.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Los Medanos College
01.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Department Unit Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - 01.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Math & Science
Los Medanos College
08.2019 - 05.2022
Receptionist / Cashier
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 03.2020
Pharmacy Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
04.2006 - 08.2015