Allison E. Widhson
75 Adams Ave. ~ West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 794 - 7004
awidhson@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Exceptionally motivated Student Nurse who desires to provide competent and compassionate care to patients across
diverse populations through the application and knowledge of skills obtained from clinical assignments, work
experiences, and academia as well as serve as a supportive and contributing member of a healthcare team.
EDUCATION
REGIS COLLEGE, Weston, MA
Master of Science in Nursing, anticipated graduation 2014
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate School of Industrial Management, 2000
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, State College, MA
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1994
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL, Boston, MA
January-May 2012
Student Nurse in Hematology/Oncology
 Worked as a member of a healthcare team that provided safe, therapeutic nursing care plans and nursing
interventions for patients/families in the acute care setting
Skills (includes MGH skillset)
 Knowledge and care for double-lumen and triplelumen hickman and Powerport catheters
 Performed blood draw from central venous
catheters
 Skin integrity, wound assessment, management
and documentation
 Maintain sterile and medical asepsis as related to
patient’s situation
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Administration of injectable medications (insulin
therapy, Fragmin, and Neupogen)
Administration of IV therapy (piggyback)
Hemoccult testing
Sterile urine collection
Capillary glucose testing
Apply BMT and neutropenic precautions
Management of oxygen and other respiratory
therapy modalities
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA
September-December 2011
Student Nurse in Orthopaedic Recovery (hip and knee replacements)
 Nursing care focused on mobilizing patients, transfers, ambulating, and use of assistive devices post-op
Skills
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Vital signs
Apply principles of standard precautions
Assisting with ADLs
Head-to-Toe assessment
Oral and topical medication administration
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Assisting with urinary elimination, urinary catheter
care, and emptying a urinary drainage bag
Monitor and document I&Os
Turn and reposition patient
WORK EXPERIENCE
KELDARA SALON & SPA, Dedham, MA
2005-August 2011
Spa Director
 Provide leadership, direction and supervision to 30+ staff in the daily operations of Spa; annual revenue in excess of
$1.5 MM.
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Create and manage marketing strategy and campaigns for Salon & Spa; provide relevant branding, messaging, and
content according to revenue stream.
Responsible for treatment protocols, sanitation/sterilization protocols, safety measures, and staff education.
Use financial and statistical plans for spotting trends, measuring productivity and monitoring progress.
Ensure that the Spa exceeds client expectations through exceptional treatments, customer service and atmosphere.
Achievements
 Able to grow spa business by 30% since April 2005, previous growth was flat for 6 years; achieved through staffing
efforts, introduction of new services and continued effort at providing exceptional services.
 Launched new website; responsible for content, layout and ongoing management; traffic increase of approximately
4780%, from 71 visitors June 2008 to 3465 visitors in November 2010.
 Improved team product sales by 150% by providing coaching and continuing education opportunities.
 Through leadership and management philosophy, able to maintain a high employee retention rate.
SLEEK MedSpa, Newton, MA
2004-2005
Medical Spa Manager
 Managed and supervised all operational functions of Newton Center; annual revenue in excess of $900,000.
 Responsible for Center profitability as well as all administrative functions, including scheduling, forecasting sales,
payroll, inventory, and supply chain management.
 Managed a staff of six, which included sales consultants, patient coordinators and medical aestheticians.
Achievements
 Exceeded December 2004 and January 2005 sales quota by 40% and 20% respectively.
 Improved and maintained sales performance of staff by 212% in less than one month ($800 to $3000 per technician).
DIGITAS, Boston, MA
2000-2003
Marketing Account Manager (AT&T and General Motors)
 Developed and managed client accounts in excess of $3 million; managed multiple internal teams (up to 15) and
ensured that creative and technology solutions exceeded client expectations.
 Managed all aspects of client account including brand positioning and marketing communication plan; identified
brand and business opportunities as well as unmet customer needs and incorporated targeted and measurable
solutions across integrated marketing channels.
 Evaluated, analyzed, and optimized marketing programs via customer segmentation analysis as well as customer
surveys and focus groups; successfully launched numerous web sites, emails, and direct mail campaigns.
Achievements
 Out of 27 agency accounts, scored the highest agency rating from clients in regards to account service, outstanding
business results, and creativity.
 New web site for major client increased sales by 1000% in less than 4 months.
THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, Lancaster, PA
1994-1998
Member Technical Staff, Process Engineer
 Managed the development, testing and implementation of equipment (approx. $24MM) used in the production of
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) across multiple manufacturing facilities.
 Acted as a liaison between R&D engineer and manufacturing facilities to introduce high definition television
(HDTV) to full-scale production across North America.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, statistical applications, and data mining techniques.
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Graduate, 600 Hours of Advanced Esthetics Training. Class II license.
Specialized training in Oncology Esthetics, January 2010.
Certified Instructor of Look Good Feel Better.
Volunteer for Foster Care with Department of Children and Families June, 2006 – June 2010.
Boston Marathon Runner April 2004.