Tyya Fuchs
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with an interest in geriatric care, with demonstrated expertise in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and comprehensive documentation. Achieved notable improvements in patient outcomes during clinicals and preceptorship through a commitment to health promotion and empathetic patient interactions. Core competencies include technical proficiency and effective communication skills, aimed at delivering high-quality healthcare. Passionate about advancing knowledge in geriatric nursing to further enhance patient care experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical 1
Care West, George Boyack
Calgary, Alberta
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Organized patient charts according to established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Performed vital signs, including heights and weights.
- Administered medications under the supervision of instructor.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation.
- Assisted with ADL.
Preceptorship
Optima Living, Hawthorne
Cochrane, Alberta
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to preceptor.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Educated patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management, and other health-related topics.
- Ensured medications were administered accurately and on time.
- Performed wound care as ordered.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses, HCA's and family to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to preceptor.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Took vital signs, dressed wounds, provided ostomy care and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Clinical 3
Unit 81 and 82 (Cardiology), Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications as ordered and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Performed physical assessments such as wound care, dressing changes, IV sites, and ostomy care.
- Administered IV therapy per physician orders under supervision of the instructor.
- Observed and assessed patient's condition during each shift. Reported and documented observations accordingly.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Clinical 2
Unit 51 (Transition), Peter Lougheed Centre
Calgary, Alberta
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and all treatments performed as ordered
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of each patient's health condition.
- Administered medications orally, subcutaneously and intramuscularly as ordered.
- Observed patients for changes in their condition or behavior and reported findings to the supervisor and instructor.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
Education
College Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB12-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Patient documentation
- Health promotion
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Clinical decision making
- Nursing ethics
- Medical documentation
- Diabetes management
Certification
- Temporary Practical Nursing License (#69382)
Timeline
Preceptorship
Optima Living, Hawthorne
10.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical 3
Unit 81 and 82 (Cardiology), Foothills Medical Centre
09.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical 2
Unit 51 (Transition), Peter Lougheed Centre
06.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical 1
Care West, George Boyack
02.2024 - 04.2025
College Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
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