ERICA WHITBECK, BSN, RN
Oakley,CA
Summary
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse seeking to transition into an Emergency Department RN role, bringing 20+ years of healthcare experience and more than six years of ED experience, including current practice as an IV-certified LVN. Skilled in IV therapy, blood withdrawal, medication administration, recognition and communication of clinical changes, Epic documentation, emergency workflow, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Offers extensive knowledge of patient flow and care coordination, supported by current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications and an NIHSS credential. Recognized for calm, efficient performance under pressure and a commitment to safe, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), IV Certified - Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Performed ongoing assessment and data collection in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting, promptly communicating changes in condition to the RN or provider to support prioritized, goal-directed plans of care and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications within scope per provider orders, completed medication safety checks, documented in Epic EHR, and escalated variances or concerns to support safe, effective care.
- Initiated and maintained peripheral IV therapy and performed blood withdrawal to support timely diagnostics, treatment, and continuity of care in the Emergency Department.
- Applied a variety of splints and immobilization devices in the Emergency Department to support timely treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, patient comfort, neurovascular assessment, and safe discharge teaching.
- Produced timely, accurate Epic EHR documentation of patient care and unit activity to strengthen continuity of care, support safe handoffs, and maintain confidentiality and risk management standards.
- Served as an onboarding resource for new hires, reinforcing standard work, communication protocols, and Epic documentation expectations to improve consistency and team performance.
- Responded to urgent and emergent situations by following established protocols, remaining calm under pressure, escalating appropriately, and supporting event documentation and interdisciplinary coordination to promote patient safety.
Emergency Department Unit Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, CA
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Coordinated patient flow, ADT activities, and interdisciplinary communication to support timely assessment and treatment.
- Facilitated diagnostic throughput by coordinating transport and communication for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray services.
- Conducted EMTALA audit tracking and trained staff on communication workflows and department processes.
Cashier/Receptionist
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, CA
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided registration, coverage verification, documentation, and member support in a high-volume healthcare environment.
Pharmacy Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
03.2006 - 08.2015
- Supported medication workflows, inventory management, prescription processing, and patient communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program (Certificate) -
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA05-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA05-2022
Skills
- Emergency Department Operations
- Focused Patient Assessment
- Recognition & Escalation of Clinical Changes
- Medication Administration & Safety Monitoring
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
- Splint Application & Immobilization Devices
- Epic EHR Documentation
- Patient Flow & Throughput Coordination
- Stroke, Sepsis & Emergency Response Support
- Patient Monitoring & Clinical Observation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient & Family Education
- EMTALA Awareness & Compliance
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Patient Safety & Risk Reduction
- New-Hire Onboarding & Peer Support
- Time Management & Prioritization
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California, #95457464
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California, #727013
- ACLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Group A Certified-Completed 02/2026
- BVNPT IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Basic ECG Interpretation & Pharmacology Certification
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), IV Certified - Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Unit Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - 01.2024
Cashier/Receptionist
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 03.2020
Pharmacy Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
03.2006 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program (Certificate) -
Los Medanos College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Los Medanos College