Allison Ryan

• Monitored changing weather and ocean conditions with potential to impact surf activities.
• Empowered guests and built confidence by training on techniques and praising good performance.
• Booked lessons with property guests or general public based on schedule availability.
• Increased revenue by upselling services and recommending property facilities for different needs.
• Informed guests of good ocean practices and surf etiquette.
• Issued wetsuits and equipment to guests to meet surfing needs.
• Cleaned wetsuits between lessons and inspected for damages.
• Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
• Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
• Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.

• Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
• Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
• Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
• Helped run in-house required mock drills and monthly in-house training.
• Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
• Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
• Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
• Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
• Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
• Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
• Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
• Taught children everyday skills and language.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
• Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.

• Prepared healthy snacks and meals.
• Supervised and worked with children at park.
• Helped with science projects and homework.
• Took children to school and daycare as well as picked them up and took them home.

Shadowing experience offered by community hospital. Directly worked with multiple specialties.

Medical Social Work Intern:

• Collaborated with mentor on treatment ideas and sat in on social work meetings.
• Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
• Participated in family conversations regarding the plan or status of the patient with my mentor.
• Participated in rounds with my mentor and engaged in conversations with patients.
• Shadowed my mentor while they called other programs or insurance companies to help with the patient's care after discharge.
• Was present in converstations with the patient about their mental health and safety at home.
• Participated in NICU rounds and interacted with the care team involved for each patient.
• Shadowed an ER social worker, ICU social worker, NICU social worker, Labor and Delivery social worker, and a Med/Surge social worker.

Behavioral Health Clinic Intern:

• Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
• Present during patient check ins regarding their medications and current mental health status.
• Collaborated with the head psychiatrist on treatment plans for each patient.
• Shadowed my mentor while they performed de-escalation tactics.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
• Was present while mentor assessed mental health needs to develop individualized treatment plans for new patients.
• Was present while mentor visited patients and had to talk about life style changes in addition to medication.

High Risk Infant Clinic Physical Therapist Intern:

• Shadowed physical therapist and speech therapist as they assessed patient that has been discharged from the NICU.
• Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
• Was present in family conversation for treatment and possible worries about the patient.
• Helped play with the patients to keep them happy while tests were run.
• Present during speech and language evaluations were performed.
• Present during physical and speech/language assessments were performed on patients regarding where they are at on the milestone list and how they compare to their previous assessments.
• Collaborated with head NICU doctor and social work to connect the family with a specialized treatment program for the patient when needed.
• Collaborated with social work to help the parents or family when they are in need of support caring for their child in any capacity.

• Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
• Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
• Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
• Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
• Ran errands for the family.
• Cooked dinners and did meal prep daily for the family when they come home.
• Did and folded their laundry.
• Cleaned the house and did dishes.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Cycled out toys to keep the children interested.
• Packed and unpacked for the family before and after vacations.
• Organized the children's closet to keep it clean and put away clothes they grew out of.
• Stayed with kids while they were home from school sick.

• Was in the program for 8 years working my way up to being an Aid.
• Was selected to be an Aid for two years.
• As an Aid I helped supervise and ensure the participant's safety. I helped plan daily activities and gave educational talks on beach and water safety.

Was a part of Marian Regional Medical Center's Voluteen program for teenage volunteers.

• Made coffee in the kitchen and brought around snacks and coffee to nurses
• Brought snacks, coffee, and magazines to patients while in their rooms
• Created relationship with patients and listened to stories they wanted to tell
• Gave patients special snacks and water upon request
• Helped restock snack and linen closets
• Folded baby clothes, blankets, and hats
• Put newborn welcome packages together and stocked closet full
• Wheeled new mothers who are getting discharged from their room to the car