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Sunni Walkenhauer

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eureka,CA

Summary

Support needs of all patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. California-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Certified Nurse's Assistant

Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
Eureka, CA
04.2018 - Current
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 80-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.

Casino Table Games Dealer

Bear River Casino Hotel
Loleta, CA
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Maintained fast, smooth game pace by efficiently handling dice, chips, money and cards.
  • Computed amounts of players' wins or losses by scanning tickets to calculate amount of money won.
  • Inspected cards and Craps gaming equipment to verify proper functioning and good working order.
  • Opened and closed BlackJack and Poker game tables and cash floats by receiving, verifying and recording cash wages.
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
  • Created enjoyable atmosphere for players by engaging patrons in positive and entertaining conversation.
  • Assessed and calculated multiple players' cards against table competitors and house hands to determine round or game results, winners, correct wagers and rotation of play.
  • Maintained rules for games and identified instances of cheating, notifying security team.
  • Prepared players to join games by explaining rules and exchanging money for chips.
  • Welcomed customers and established immediate rapport to encourage gameplay.
  • Controlled equipment such as roulette wheels to run games.
  • Received and documented patrons' wagers prior to beginning games.

Education

Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing

College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA
02.2020 - 12.2022

Skills

Tube feedings and medications familiarity

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Certification

CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing

College of The Redwoods
02.2020 - 12.2022

Certified Nurse's Assistant

Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
04.2018 - Current

Casino Table Games Dealer

Bear River Casino Hotel
05.2016 - 04.2018
Sunni WalkenhauerLicensed Vocational Nurse