Erica

Westphal

(909) 261-3040 ewestphal15@gmail.com
Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (3.6 GPA)
Expected: May: 2015
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International since December 2014
Member of National Student Nurses Association since September 2013
Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success since April 2013
Recognized four times on the Deans Academic List
Completed two semesters of coursework in Spanish for Healthcare

Certifications, Training, and Affiliations
ECG and Pharmacology, June 2014
Basic Cardiac Life Support, June 2014
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, June 2014
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, August 2014
Neonatal Resuscitation Program, August 2014
S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, December 2014
National Association of Neonatal Nurses Educational Conference
Phoenix, AZ, September 2014
West Coast Sickle Cell Nurses Conference
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, October 2013
Member of National Association of Neonatal Nurses since January 2014

Clinical Experience
January 2012 Present
San Dimas Community Hospital: Telemetry, 135 hours
Citrus Valley Health Partners Intercommunity Hospital: Medical Surgical, 135 hours
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center: Maternity, 180 hours
Huntington Memorial Hospital: Pediatrics, 180 hours
Aurora Charter Oak: Mental Health, 90 hours
Casa Colina: Rehabilitation, 90 hours
Azusa Unified School District and LA County Public Health Department: Community Health, 180 hours
Huntington Memorial Hospital: Critical Care, 135 hours pending
Huntington Memorial Hospital: Preceptorship, 90 hours pending
Huntington Memorial Hospital: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Preceptorship, 45 hours pending

Related Work and Volunteer Experience
Emergency Department Ambassador
May 2014 August 2014
Intercommunity Hospital, Covina, CA

Facilitated communication in the emergency department by acting as a liaison between the patients, their
families, and the staff in order to guide teamwork and encourage patient involvement in care.
Advocated for patient needs by listening attentively to patient requests and reporting back to the nurse to
promote patient satisfaction with healthcare services.

Nurse Assistant Telemetry/Definitive Observation Unit
November 2012 July 2013
San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland, CA
Coordinated care for up to ten patients at a time by organizing tasks and prioritizing patient needs in order to
provide services safely and efficiently.
Developed rapport with patients by maintaining a friendly disposition and addressing patient concerns
promptly.