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Esther M. Weatherbee RN BsN, CRRN, CDE

***-* ***** ***** **, Ottawa Ontario

(cell) 613-***-**** ade2bx@r.postjobfree.com

Nursing Objectives: - To gain new skills and practice nursing in clinic setting vs clinical staff nurse.

Highlights of Qualification

• Certified Rehabilitation Nursing in TX US 2006, currently employed in Rehab nursing Ottawa Ontario over 13years. ( complex core, short term ortho rehab and respiratory patient care).

RN for 30 years of nursing in various health care settings with a broad range of clinical experience in medical/surgical acute settings, rehab, geriatrics, pediatrics, home care and public health immunization clinic.

Assigned as Diabetes Champion Nurse Expert at present job position. Educated and care for patients who has diabetes with complications such as retinopathy.

Personally had eye laser surgery and aware of side effects /care of.

Designed and conducted diabetes related topics presentations to staff and patients.

Counsel and provide education to patients with insulin pumps.

Strong knowledge of adult education and motivational interviewing principles and methods.

Attended cardiac rhythm interpretation training at Ottawa Heart Institute. Obtain EKG strips on present nursing unit.

Certified in BCLS-CPR, WIMS, competent in skills such: LVAD, oxygen titration and O2sat monitoring, nebulizer treatments, intravenous therapy skills, central lines, peritoneal dialysis, Vac dressing therapy, complex wound care, tracheotomy care and automatic drug/narcotic machines.

Act as a preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues and nursing students.

Extensive knowledge in Nutrition and Fitness Wellness. Enrolled in Nutrition and fitness online courses. Personal mindfulness in own physical exercise and fitness routine.

Counsel and support patients with Respiratory chronic diseases (pulmonary fibrosis, COPD and Lung transplants.

Intermediate to expert skills in computer use and software applications.

Nursing Education: CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Nurse)

SanAntonio, Texas

CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)

Ottawa, Ontario 2010

Diabetes Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate

Michener Institute for Applied Health

Science, Toronto, Ontario 2010

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing 1999

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, N.S., Canada.

NCLEX - 2004 Bangor,

Nursing Diploma 1990- St.Martha’s Nursing School

Antigonish, N.S., Canada.

Work Experience:

July 12, 2006- present The Rehabilitation Center (TRC)

Ottawa, Ontario - manager Helen Brezynskie

(613) 613-***-**** ext. 75520

Unit B Rehab nursing unit. (Complex core, respiratory and short

term unit)

Clinical staff nurse

Nov.2006- Dec.2006 Para Med Home Health Care

Huntclub Road, Ottawa, Ontario

613-***-****

Temporary Position- Flu Clinic Nurse

Dec. 20-April 17th 2005 Christus Sphon Shoreline Hospital

Corpus Christi, TX – Susie Dickson

881-3000 (14401)

4B Rehab Nursing Unit.

Feb. 2004-July 2004 ProCare USA Travel Healthcare Professionals

Farmington, CT - Shelly Hazlett 1-800-***-****.

Northern Maine Medical Center

Med / Surgical Nursing Unit

Oct.1999-May 2004 Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

Pictou, Nova Scotia - Wilma Hahnen 902-***-****

Rehab / Veterans long term care Unit

Dec.2000- Oct.2002 Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, N.S.

Supervised nursing staff (LPN and PCW)

2001-2003Nova Scotia Department of Public Health

Colchester and Pictou County, N.S.

Flu Clinic nurse in three fall flu seasons.

Diane Vaughan - 902-***-****.

July 1994- May 2001 Bay Shore Healthcare Services, Halifax, N.S.

Oct 1990 -Oct 1991 Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, N.S.

Acute Medical/Respiratory nursing unit

Professional Development:

Feb 2010 Canadian Diabetes Association

Completed in Building Competency in Diabetes Education

May 2011 Lilly Diabetes Conversations

Centertown Community Diabetes Center

Conversation Map Facilitator Training

April 2010, 11, 12,13,16 Options For Diabetes Conferences

Kingston, Ontario

2008-2009 French Beginner’s Course-New Avenues

Linguistic Services, Ottawa Hospital Professional

Development. (part1 and part 2).

Nursing Education Goal: 1.To enroll in Master Degree of Adult Education /Nursing

2. To enroll in Advanced level Specialty courses in Diabetes

3. To continue in French language training

Professional Community Involvement:

Unit representative for Corporate Nursing Clinical Practice Committee. (Education Subgroup).

Volunteered Canadian Diabetes Association Fund raiser campaigns.

Active member both RNAO and Diabetes Educator Section

Awards: 1. Nursing Recognition Award, Ottawa Hospital

2. 10 year service award pin, Ottawa Hospital

References available upon request

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