Retired clinical nurse specialist with 16 years of experience providing biology lessons in Limerick.

Shawn's CV

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with substantial experience in administrative, leadership, training and development, and operations/project management. Skilled at enhancing knowledge and skills of all members of the company through planning and implementation of training and development and operations plans. Adept at providing bilingual (English and French) counselling services to couples and families. Demonstrated success introducing a new mental health education programme for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) journeymen medical technicians. Track record of developing the national Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) entry-to-practice mental health standards for Canadian nurses. Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) able to work with wide ranging groups and individuals.
Areas of Expertise
Training & Development
Project Management
Human Resource Management Crisis Management
Administrative Support
Leadership & Management Operations Management
English & French Bilingual
Oral/Written Communication
Professional Experience
Cuan Mhuire, Bruree, Republic of Ireland 05/2019 – Present
Addictions Counsellor
Reduced failure rate by approx. 30% through development and execution of a targeted programme for addicted men during detoxification.
Facilitated up to 30 individuals undergoing detoxification and addictions treatment by conducting group therapy and providing psychoeducation.
Supported all residents through provision of holistic care management.
Bearfrog Counselling, Edmonton, Canada & Republic of Ireland 03/2017 – Present
Owner / Couples and Family Therapist
Oversaw all aspects, including business administration, financial accounting, and human resources.
Improved communication skills within inmate relationships and resolved family conflicts by conducting bilingual (English and French) couples and family therapy.
Leveraged expertise in servicing more than 50 Irish clients during the past year.
1 Field Ambulance, Department of National Defence, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 02/2017 – 06/2018
Medical Company Operations and Training Development Manager
Co-ordinated and led company workshops on group dynamics, leadership, operations & training, and mental resiliency.
Supported approximately 242 various medical and dental personnel through bilingual (English and French) administration, discipline, education, health and safety, human resource management, mentoring, operations and training development.
Created, trained, supplied, and ran a national-level Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) medical patient decontamination centre (PDC).
Ensured successful completion of a national-level Connected Medicine project as eHealth Advisor.
Edmonton Young Offenders Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 06/2014 – 02/2017
Corrections Nurse
Contributed towards the delivery of health education for up to 90 young offenders (ages 12-21), whilst addressing physical and mental healthcare needs.
Decreased risky behaviours and recidivism by developing and running a targeted practical education programme for young offenders and aboriginal gang members.
Delivered health and life skill psychoeducation to all young offenders.
1 Field Ambulance, Department of National Defence, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 06/2014 – 02/2017
Mental Health Nursing Officer
Facilitated individuals, couples, and families through provision of bilingual (English and French) cognitive-behavioural and emotionally-focused counselling and psychoeducation.
Delivered over 4K Canadian and international client-hours during four years.
Conducted group dynamic workshops for members deploying to active conflict areas.
Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre, Department of National Defence 05/2010 – 08/2012
Bilingual Course Training and Development Officer
Provided HR management for up to six courses of varying levels, 30 instructors, and 192 students.
Held responsibility for the bilingual (English & French) programme directorship, and safe and ethical instruction of novice, journeymen, and master medical personnel.
Education & Credentials
Masters of Nursing, Generalist Stream (Teaching Option), 05/2020
Athabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 09/2019
Irish College of Humanities Applied Sciences, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
QPR Gatekeeper Training, 11/2019
Irish College of Humanities Applied Sciences, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
Summary Trial Presiding Officer Certification Training, 09/2016
Canadian Defence Academy, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level III with Addictions and Complex Couples), 09/2015
The Gottman Institute, Austin, Texas, United States of America
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 08/2015
Edmonton Remand Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Army Junior Staff Officer (AJSO) programme (Entry-level Officer Training Course), 07/2015
Canadian Defence Academy, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Unit Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Officer, 07/2015
Canadian Forces Fire and CBRN Academy, Borden, Ontario, Canada
Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) instructor-trainer, 09/2014
Canadian Defence Academy, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 12/2012
Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Basic Fitness Training Assistant, 01/2012
Personnel Support Program Training Centre, Borden, Ontario, Canada
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, 05/2010
Conestoga College / McMaster University, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Unit Public Affairs Representative, 06/2009
Canadian Defence Academy, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Army Unit Ethics Coordinator, 05/2008
Canadian Forces Staff College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Basic and Advanced Instructional Techniques, 04/2006
Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre, Borden, Ontario, Canada
Diploma in Practical Nursing, 06/2004
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL), 01/2002
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Professional Memberships
Registered member (No. (concealed information)) with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
IT Skills & Languages
Multi-tasking in extremely fluid call centre environments.
Experienced with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
Highly skilled in various Internet portals (Chrome, Explorer, and Firefox).
Expertise in various electronic health record (EHR) software (Canadian Forces Health Information System (CFHIS), eReferrals, and Netcare).

Complete fluency in comprehension, speech, and writing in: English and French.
Beginner-level fluency in comprehension, speech, and writing in German, Italian, and Spanish.
Beginner-level fluency in comprehension and speech in Japanese and Russian.
Community Involvement & Training
Board Member for two Irish not-for-profit community service organisations.
Logistics and Training Coordinator for national Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Patient Decontamination Centre (PDC).