Erin Wunschel
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in resident care and support. Recognized for delivering high-quality care and effectively managing residents' daily routines. Valued for reliability and ability to work collaboratively with team members to adapt to changing needs and ensure consistent results. Proficient in assisting with daily activities, maintaining safe environment, and providing emotional support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Advocate
Life Stream Inc
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated empathy toward diverse patient populations, building trust through compassionate interactions.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked residents vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided respectful assistance during personal hygiene tasks, preserving dignity and comfort for clients.
- Enhanced resident comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
Bartender/Restaurant Server
99 Restaurant & Pub
10.2014 - 08.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Northwest Orthodontics
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental Group
08.2005 - 12.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
Sumner, WA06-2021
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Bryman College
Tacoma, WA12-2004
Skills
- Active learning
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral support
- Physical activity encouragement
Timeline
Personal Advocate
Life Stream Inc
03.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender/Restaurant Server
99 Restaurant & Pub
10.2014 - 08.2021
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Northwest Orthodontics
08.2013 - 09.2014
Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental Group
08.2005 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Bryman College
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