IVY JANE FIXSEN
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a solid foundation in patient care. Eager to leverage extensive clinical experience and a deep commitment to supporting patients facing intricate health challenges. Driven by a desire to make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals with blood disorders and cancer, with a strong focus on collaboration, patient education, and emotional support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
University Of Alberta Hospital, Unit 5F4
07.2025 - Current
- Exhibited advanced clinical expertise in central line care, PCA management, and monoclonal antibody administration.
- Provided training and support to junior nurses on clinical procedures and best practices, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Assessed and managed emergency situations for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal care and support.
- Elevated patient satisfaction through delivery of compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized therapy plans.
- Delivered comprehensive health management and wellness education to patients and families, enhancing discharge readiness.
- Facilitated continuity of care by covering charge nurse duties during meal breaks and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound treatment.
Registered Nurse- Medicine Relief Team
University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
- Handled a patient load of 5-7 patients daily, ensuring efficient care delivery and optimized workflow.
- Trained in specialized nursing skills including administration of blood products, central line care insulin and heparin drips, PCA pumps, central line care, IV starts, and PICC line removal.
- Worked cohesively in a variety of medical specialties, including on the hematology/oncology unit 5F4.
- Supported the charge nurse during peak hours, providing guidance to fellow nursing staff and maintaining high standards on a daily basis.
- Reduced patient wait times by in the ER by facilitating efficient discharges and creating patient spaces.
- Experienced in ConnectCare.
- Valid Basic Life Support and N95 mask fit.
- Alberta Health Services
Undergraduate Nursing Employee- Rural Acute Care
Canmore General Hospital
Canmore, Alberta
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked as a student nurse under supervision in medicine, short stay surgery, emergency, labour and delivery, and postpartum environments.
- Managed my own patient assignment while supporting team members.
- Practiced compassion and sensitivity while providing palliative care to numerous patients and their families.
- Supported staff in emergent situations such as serious biking and mountaineering accidents.
- Alberta Health Services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05-2023
Skills
- Clinical assessment skills
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Medication and IV administration
- Team leadership
- Strategic decision making
- Direct patient care
Certification
Alberta Foundations in Oncology
Oncological Emergencies: Core Conditions
Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites and Hematological Malignancies
Basic Life Support: February 2026
Awards
Winner of the 2022 Alberta Transplant Institute Student research award, Received a grant for a summer studentship, working under a well-known pathologist researching causes of transplant rejection
Strengths
- Comprehensive patient care: Solid patient care foundation and clinical experience.
- Specialized nursing skills: Trained in blood administration, central line care, and more.
- Driven healthcare professional: Eager to make tangible impacts in cancer care.
- Collaborative approach: Strong focus on collaboration and patient education.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medicine Relief Team
University of Alberta Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Nursing Employee- Rural Acute Care
Canmore General Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta