Alyssa Huston
Red Deer
Summary
Detail-oriented and client-focused professional with a strong interest in the aesthetics and beauty industry. Known for delivering positive, welcoming client experience and building strong relationships. Brings a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to a supportive and client-centered clinic environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Street Connect- Recovery Alberta
Red Deer
12.2023 - Current
- Educate patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Deescalate agitated patients using verbal interventions.
- Administer psychotropic medications as prescribed while monitoring side effects.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Attend psychiatry and medical appointments
- Encourage medication compliance and manage Community Treatment Orders.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Assertive Outreach
Lacombe
01.2026 - Current
- Provide community-based support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assist clients with medication management and monitored adherence under psychaitric guidance
- Support client with co-occurring challenges, including substance use or involvement with the justice system.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine
Red Deer
05.2025 - Current
- Offer low-barrier access to addiction treatment for all substances and behavioural addiction concerns.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment.
- Skilled in wound care and providing care in sensitive situations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
In-Reach
Red Deer
11.2025 - Current
- Distribute daily medications to clients in a shelter environment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to schedules.
- Provide wound care to clients of the shelter.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Overdose Prevention Site- Recovery Alberta
Red Deer
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Provide a safe environment for substance use.
- Perform necessary life-saving interventions in the event of an overdose including oxygen and naloxone administration.
- Provide education regarding harm reduction strategies including safer injection techniques and naloxone training.
- Educate clients about community resources and supports including, detox, housing, and opiate antagonist therapy.
Education
Diploma of Psychiatric Nursing -
MacEwan University
Ponoka, AB12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, ABBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red DeerSkills
- Wound care and sterile technique
- Medication administration, handling, and safety
- Client education
- Organization and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking abilities in high-paced environments
- Self-directed and independent
- Successfully builds rapport with patients, families, and community agencies
Certifications
- BLS and First Aid
- IV Initiation
- Anaphylaxis Management
- Medication Reconciliation
- Infection Prevention and Control
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Assertive Outreach
01.2026 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
In-Reach
11.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine
05.2025 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Overdose Prevention Site- Recovery Alberta
06.2024 - 03.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Street Connect- Recovery Alberta
12.2023 - Current
Diploma of Psychiatric Nursing -
MacEwan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Red Deer Polytechnic