1. Alyssa Marie Anderson
Seattle, WA 98109
(801)558-6808
andersona731@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle WA June 2015
 Psychology Minor; Dean’s List; Cum Laude; GPA 3.64
 Federal Community Service Scholarship, Dean’s Scholar Award, Federal Academic Competition Grant,
Deffenbaugh Nurse Scholarship, Registered Nurse Scholarship
Skills and Attributes
 Capable of developing therapeutic relationships with patients, co-workers, and supervisors
 Competent in providing culturally, holistic, and individualized patient care
 Excellent communication skills and teamwork with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
 Skilled at conveying ideas both in writing and orally
 Consistently adapts quickly to new environments and thrives on multiple tasks
 Able to train, motivate, mentor, and supervise staff in order to enhance productivity
 Capable of using computer charting systems, including Epic and Cerner, to document patient care
Nursing Clinical Experience
Seattle Against Slavery Community Health Project, Seattle, WA (75 hours) Spring 2015
 Contact emergency departments, urgent care clinics, community clinics, and schools to implement an
education program to train healthcare professionals on recognizing human trafficking victims
Orthopedics Unit (168 hours): Swedish Medical Center First Hill, Seattle, WA Spring 2015
 Initiated patient care including patient assessment, prioritized patient’s needs, and developed
individualized nursing care plans based on orthopedic needs
 Collaborated with the healthcare team including nursing preceptors, physical therapists, speech
therapists, and occupational therapists in providing holistic care and education
Community Health Clinical (75 hours): YWCA Seneca, Seattle, WA Winter 2015
 Leadership in creating lesson plans, fliers, and pamphlets, as well as planning activities on various
health topics based on the interest and education levels of homeless and low income women
Pediatric Medical Unit (75 hours): Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA Winter 2015
 Assessed cognitive and developmental level of various pediatric patients with diverse diseases and
used that assessment in implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate care
Psychiatric Care Unit (75 hours): US Department of Veterans Affair, Seattle, WA Autumn 2014
 Developed therapeutic relationships and cultivated active listening skills when providing care for
psychiatric patients in various stages of acuity
Birth Center (75 hours): Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA Autumn 2014
 Initiated assessments and prioritization of care of antepartum and postpartum women, as well as their
newborns
 Implemented interventions for pain, labor support depending on progress and complications related to
labor, and educational needs of the patients
Rehab Unit (150 hours): Virginia Mason Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA Spring 2014
 Initiated patient assessments, prioritized patient’s needs, and developed individualized nursing care
plans
 Planned and implemented culturally and developmentally appropriate and holistic care for patients
including medication administration, daily physical assessments, and patient education

2.  Collaborated with healthcare providers including nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, occupational
therapists, and speech therapists
GI Unit (150 hours): Virginia Mason Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA Winter 2014
 Initiated daily assessments, administered daily medication, and provided patient education for patients
with various GI issues
 Planned and delivered discharge teaching with the collaboration of other nurses
Geriatric Care (150 hours): Queen Anne Healthcare, Seattle, WA Autumn 2013
 Established therapeutic relationships with patients living in the long term facility
 Participated in daily patient care including ADLs and daily hygiene
Certifications
Registered Nurse License RN60562754 April 2016
BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Sept 2017
Protecting Human Research Participants Training Certification Oct 2014
CPR Certified (Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED) Aug 2017
HIV Prevention Education Certification July 2013
Work Experience
Front Desk and Membership Services, LA Fitness, West Seattle, WA 2015 – Present
 Greeted members upon their arrival at the gym, checked members in, answered individual’s questions
 Update member’s account information
Barista, Tully’s Coffee Shop, Queen Anne, WA 2015 – Present
 Ensured proper safety protocol was followed, maintained sanitary environment
 Handled sales transactions and crafted individual beverages
Juice Tree Café Shift Manager, Treehouse Athletic Club, Salt Lake City, UT 2012 - 2014
 Employee of the Month July 2013
 Delegated tasks, ensured proper safety protocol was followed, maintained sanitary environment,
trained employees, handled sales transactions
 Excellent customer service
 Initiated organizational projects
Mathematic Tutor, University Tutor for Seattle Schools, Seattle, WA 2010 – 2013
 Worked with underprivileged students at various elementary and middle schools in the community
 Developed therapeutic relationships with children in various grade levels