Allison Pfarrer
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Entry-level Nurse, eager to positively contribute to the Cottage Hospital health care team. A dynamic new graduate Nurse with a loyal and dedicated work ethic who is an adaptable, team collaborator, with exceptional communication and time management skills. Proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining complex operations. A detail-oriented and critical thinker, adept at coordinating action in fast paced atmospheres and managing schedules to ensure successful outcomes. Committed to fostering an effective team environment and providing high-quality, safe patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
13
13
Professional References
Work History
Personal Assistant
Santa Barbara Custom Painting
12.2023 - Current
- Improve time management of through prioritization and organization.
- Facilitate smooth office operations.
- Serve as first point of contact, ensuring prompt responses and directing inquiries appropriately.
- Respond to emails to facilitate communication.
- Enhance client satisfaction, arrange client meetings and follow up on actions.
- Oversee calendars and coordinate appointments.
- Assist in the preparation of invoices and reports.
- Maintain appropriate filing of documentation.
- Keep detailed track of supplies, inventory and schedules.
- Contribute to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
- Participate in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Support team in achieving goals by anticipating needs and addressing concerns.
- Monitor expenses, maintaining access to records.
- Streamline invoice processing to ensure timely payments, collaborated with finance personnel.
- Facilitate project completion, and coordinate with teams to meet deadlines.
- Reinforce brand consistency, oversee updates to company website.
Personal Assistant
Tradition Surf Company
02.2011 - 01.2024
- Reinforced brand consistency, updates to website and photography for social media.
- Oversaw calendars and coordinated paddle boarding events.
- Coordinated events with attention to detail ensuring success.
- Managed travel including accommodations and itineraries.
- Bolstered decision-making, conducting research on potential ventures.
- Contributed to a positive work environment.
- Boosted team morale, organized activities that fostered positive work environment.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Improved time management through prioritization and organization.
- Served as point of contact for clients and vendors ensuring prompt responses and directing inquiries.
- Responded to emails and correspondence to facilitate communication.
- Provided services, such as errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and transportation.
- Accomplished deadlines by assisting with paddle board manufacturing and hand painting as required.
- Provided research on projects, leading to informed decisions.
- Maintained filing and documentation.
- Monitored expenses, maintaining access to records.
- Kept track of supplies and maintenance inventory.
- Facilitated office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing client's special requests.
Education
Associates Degree - Associates Degree in Nursing
05-2025
- Honoree of summa cum laude
- Dean's List GPA 4.0
- Awarded Class Representative
- Scholarship Recipient
- Student Nurses Association
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
05-2023
- Honoree of summa cum laude
- Dean's List GPA 4.0
- Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong work ethic
- Dedicated team player
- Team collaboration
- Flexible schedule
- Client education and relations
- Strong communication skills
- Creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Commitment to quality and service
- Administrative support
- Schedule management
- Swift Water Rescue
- Wilderness Rescue
Accomplishments
- 30+ years in customer and client relations
- 15+ years in Food Service - Managed high volumes while maintaining fine dining quality service.
- 6+ years of ABA (Advanced Behavioral Analysis) training
- Swiftwater Rescue Operations - Managed high-intensity environments while maintaining personal and victim safety
- Wilderness Rescue Operations - Utilized critical thinking skills in high-risk environments with limited resources
- Supervised teams of staff members and clients.
- Optician's assistant experience
- Medical device manufacturing (optical lenses)
- Paddleboard manufacturing (fiber glassing and hand-painting)
Certification
Certifications
RN- New Graduate Registered Nurse- ATT number pending
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
BLS- Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support
NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
References
Emily Bryant- ICU- emilybryant@establishmentlabs.com- (805) 542-0559
Christopher Bates- Owner of Santa Barbara Custom Painting- owner@santabarbaracustompainting.com- (805) 431-4200
Mary Sullivan- Director of SBCC Nursing- mtsullivan@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 272-5117
Linda Macias- Assistant Director SBCC Nursing- lemacias@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 452-2265
Sharon Callis- Lab coordinator SBCC Nursing- smwagnercall@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 205-4484
Kimberly Jordan- Professor SBCC Nursing- kjordan@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 236- 8404
Grace Greaney- Professor SBCC Nursing- gkhatcherian@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 708-8238
Ayman Aman- Professor SBCC Nursing- mymoonvet2003@yahoo.com
Patrick Jansen ICU- phjansen@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 453-2783
Carl Ilanos ICU- (805) 450-1618
Spencer Plante ICU- sgplante@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 698-1681
Kaydie Carr ED- kaydiecarr@gmail.com- (530) 386-1074
Michelle Boonthawesuk RT- michelleb_518@yahoo.com- (818) 667-9519
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Personal Assistant - Santa Barbara Custom Painting
12.2023 - Current
Personal Assistant - Tradition Surf Company
02.2011 - 01.2024
Santa Barbara City College - Associates Degree, Associates Degree in Nursing
Santa Barbara City College - Associate of Science, Biomedical Sciences
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