Alison Byars
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, empathetic care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability and ability to work effectively in team settings. Provides exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dasher
Door Dash
Vancouver, WA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Adhered to company policies and procedures when delivering food orders.
- Ensured proper handling of food items throughout the entire delivery process.
- Provided friendly customer service while interacting with customers during deliveries.
- Maintained an organized, clean and safe vehicle at all times.
- Assisted customers with placing their orders over the phone if needed.
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
Vancouver, Washington
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Educated customers about the proper use of cosmetics, fragrances and other beauty items.
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Ensured that all displays were neat and organized at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by wiping down counters, organizing shelves and disposing of trash appropriately.
Registered Nurse
The Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, Washington
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
CNA
Arbor Ridge Assisted living
Vancouver, Washington
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
Reactivated RN License - Nursing
A New Day RN Refresher Online Program
Vancouver WA08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver WA03-2009
Skills
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Check-Ins
- Medication Administration
- IV setup
- Immunization skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Collecting vitals
- catheter insertion
- therapeutic communication
Certification
- CPR/BLS for healthcare providers
Timeline
Dasher
Door Dash
08.2023 - 06.2024
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
The Vancouver Clinic
05.2011 - 12.2013
CNA
Arbor Ridge Assisted living
09.2005 - 09.2006
Reactivated RN License - Nursing
A New Day RN Refresher Online Program
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College