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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Volunteer Experience
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JULIA WHITTAKER

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Motivated and passionate nursing candidate seeking staff nursing positions where educational achievements and highly developed interpersonal communication skills can be utilized to provide high quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse I.V. Certified

Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - Current
  • Floated and provided direct patient care across multiple departments, including Adult and Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Injection Clinics, and Care Essential.
  • Worked closely with Urgentologist with procedures such as wound care, orthopedic support, and minor surgical interventions like cyst and abscess treatments.
  • Worked at the COVID-19 testing tent during the pandemic, conducting high-volume testing and enforcing strict infection control measures.
  • Supported care continuity by managing provider inboxes through the Messaging Management Center (MMC) during provider absences.
  • Administered vaccines, medications, monitored patients' post-administration and documented patient care accurately in electronic medical records (EMRs).

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Children’s Health of Northern California
Campbell, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered specialized nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs, including tracheostomies, enteral feeding tubes, and respiratory conditions.
  • Monitored and administered prescribed medications, performed wound care, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Provided family-centered education and emotional support to caregivers managing chronic pediatric conditions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

St. Francis Pavilion Rehabilitation Center
Daly City, CA
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Medication administration (oral, topical, injectable), enteral feeding tubes, catheter care, wound treatments, and maintained accurate documentation in EMR systems.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, rehabilitation techniques, and chronic disease management.

Certified Nurse Assistant

San Francisco Post Acute
San Francisco, CA
09.2015 - 11.2017
  • Assisted with ADLs, performed safe transfers using gait belts and Hoyer lifts, monitored vitals, and reported changes to nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Unitek College
Fremont, CA
10.2021

Vocational Nursing Program -

Unitek College
South San Francisco, CA
03-2016

Nursing Assistant Certification -

Providence Vocational School
Daly City, CA
10-2009

Skills

  • Over 12 years of healthcare experience as an LVN and nursing assistant
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to adapt quickly in emergency situations
  • Motivated and adaptable, with strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Dedicated to professional growth and development as a new graduate nurse
  • Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Cultural awareness

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of California #954242333 Issued 2025 | Active
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse: License #698626 Issued 06/2018-11/2025 Active
  • ECG Interpretation Course Issued 04/2025 | Active
  • NIHSS (AHA) Issued 07/2025 | Active
  • Basic Life Support (AHA) Issued 01/2024-01/2026 | Active
  • ACLS & PALS (AHA) Issued 01/2025- 01/2027 | Active

Awards

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2025), I Saved a Life Award (2023 and 2024), NCAL Extraordinary Nurse Award (2021)

Volunteer Experience

Kaiser Permanente Fall Wellness Fest, Volunteer Nurse, San Francisco, CA, 10/2019

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Children’s Health of Northern California
08.2022 - 12.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse I.V. Certified

Kaiser Permanente
09.2019 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

St. Francis Pavilion Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 09.2019

Certified Nurse Assistant

San Francisco Post Acute
09.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Unitek College

Vocational Nursing Program -

Unitek College

Nursing Assistant Certification -

Providence Vocational School