Esther Morin, RN
I chose this career path because
Since I was 12 years old, I knew I wanted to be a doctor and in particular an obstetrician, but then my desire changed to becoming a nurse as I realized that I truly enjoy helping people and taking care of them. It was when I had the opportunity to follow a training program for a laser technology program that I thought to myself "Why not open my own clinic?"
I prepared for this career by
I began my training and became a registered nurse and worked for 20 years in the field. Then, I had the opportunity to train with a plastic surgeon and to train with a laser technology program.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
My biggest challenge has been in make quick decisions on patient care when I was in the field or on call as a flight nurse when my judgement call could make the difference between life and death.
My greatest strength(s)
My strengths lie in being a good listener and very comfortable with my clients, as well as providing a very personalized service while being open to my clients needs and not being judgemental. They know that I am very honest with them.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment to date is opening my clinic all by myself and building the business up from ground zero. I am also working with the prestigious plastic surgeon, Dr. Ezat Hashim, as well as providing skin care services and pre- and post-surgical skin care to his patients.
My personal/professional goals
My goals are to excel in what I am good at and to further grow my business.
What/Who has inspired me the most
I am inspired by my genuine love of helping people and making them feel the best they can in both body and spirit.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered as a person who helped people.
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
I was featured in an interview in KA Magazine and at the Grand Prix.
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
I support the Canadian Cancer Society.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I enjoy spending time with my children, going to the movies and having coffee with friends.