Michele Smith
Chester Basin,Nova Scotia
Summary
38 years as a registered nurse offering proven clinical knowledge and natural interpersonal strengths, especially in patient education and advocacy. Have worked with EMR's in various formats. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader that enjoys working closely with a collaborative team to provide the best and safest outcome for the patients I work with. Respectful of the diversity each individual brings to the team whether a caregiver, part of the health care team or the individual receiving the care.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Novo Nordisk
04.2021 - Current
Patient education in Diabetes and Obesity Programs
Nurse Consultant
Patient Care Health Consultants Inc.
08.2015 - Current
Patient education in diabetes and Obesity programs.
Staff Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
10.1999 - 04.2020
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2008 - 11.2019
Family Practice Nurse
Weagle/O'Neill Medical Inc.
01.2008 - 11.2013
Diabetes Case Manager
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2007
Casual Staff Nurse
South Shore Regional Hospital
11.1999 - 12.2006
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 12.2006
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
South Shore Regional Hospital
05.1993 - 03.1999
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - 05.1993
Staff Nurse, Full Time and Casual
Fisherman's Memorial Hospital
08.1985 - 05.1993
Education
Prepping For Exam For Certified Bariatric Educator
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB11.2023
Certified Diabetes Educator
Diabetes Canada
2022
Certificate in Family Practice Nursing
Family Practice Nurse Foundation Program
Halifax, NS2007
Course/ Perinatal Education Partnership Project
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS06.1997
Course Anatomy And Physiology
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS1989
Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing
Halifax, NS08.1985
Skills
Consultant nurse working with patients on a project piloting need and interest in telephone based services for those with chronic decease in collaboration with NS 811 service
Member of Diabetes Educators section of Diabetes Canada
Delivery of a Physician directed Diabetes Management program
Past presentations on Diabetes within the community and school system
Ensure continuing education is a priority Currently prepping for exam to become a Certified Bariatric educator
Development of Hypertension Module for people with diabetes in collaboration with the DCPNS (Diabetes Care Program of NS) and various community stakeholders
Vast experience in patient education
Research experience in my work as Diabetes Case manager
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Consultant
Novo Nordisk
04.2021 - Current
Nurse Consultant
Patient Care Health Consultants Inc.
08.2015 - Current
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2008 - 11.2019
Family Practice Nurse
Weagle/O'Neill Medical Inc.
01.2008 - 11.2013
Diabetes Case Manager
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2007
Casual Staff Nurse
South Shore Regional Hospital
11.1999 - 12.2006
Staff Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
10.1999 - 04.2020
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 12.2006
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
South Shore Regional Hospital
05.1993 - 03.1999
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - 05.1993
Staff Nurse, Full Time and Casual
Fisherman's Memorial Hospital
08.1985 - 05.1993
Prepping For Exam For Certified Bariatric Educator
University of Alberta
Certified Diabetes Educator
Diabetes Canada
Certificate in Family Practice Nursing
Family Practice Nurse Foundation Program
Course/ Perinatal Education Partnership Project
Dalhousie University
Course Anatomy And Physiology
Acadia University
Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing
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