Rita Shearer, RN, CDCES
Rita’s Philosophy:
Diabetes is a condition that requires a lot of work. My primary job is to make that work easier while still experiencing a life full of joy, health and happiness. Having worked only with diabetes since 1994, I’ve seen lots of patients, in many different circumstances, and have learned from
each of them. Their stories help me lighten the load for my future patients. Each experience was a gift in learning what worked and what did not work so well. I draw on that experience to help my patient’s navigate their journey with diabetes. I have also seen how far technology has advanced since 1994. I support utilizing the best that technology has to offer to make living with
diabetes as easy as possible.
Rita’s Background and experience.
I received an Associates Degree in Nursing from Lane Community College in Eugene Oregon in 1981. I have 39 years experience as a registered nurse with certifications in Addictions Nursing, and Rehab nursing in the past. Since 1994 I have been certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, with a primary interest in pediatric diabetes and management of Type 1 diabetes. I was the first clinician in Central Oregon to learn and assist with insulin pump therapy in 1999. I am a certified pump trainer for the major insulin pump companies, and am knowledgeable about continuous glucose monitoring and its uses.
For the past 7 years I have been the medical coordinator for Type 1D Buddy Camp at Camp Tamarack, providing children ages 7-17 an overnight camp experience for approximately 50 campers, and supervising their medical care with a group of community volunteers. This experience has provided me an opportunity to assist with managing diabetes in multiple
different settings and scenarios. I have many stories to draw from.
I was born in Portland Oregon, and raised in Eugene Oregon. I have been in Central Oregon
since 1985. I am a single mother of 3 adult children, and one dog. I enjoy hiking, quilting and tie
dye. My motto is living life at loud with lots of color!
Diabetes is a condition that requires a lot of work. My primary job is to make that work easier while still experiencing a life full of joy, health and happiness. Having worked only with diabetes since 1994, I’ve seen lots of patients, in many different circumstances, and have learned from
each of them. Their stories help me lighten the load for my future patients. Each experience was a gift in learning what worked and what did not work so well. I draw on that experience to help my patient’s navigate their journey with diabetes. I have also seen how far technology has advanced since 1994. I support utilizing the best that technology has to offer to make living with
diabetes as easy as possible.
Rita’s Background and experience.
I received an Associates Degree in Nursing from Lane Community College in Eugene Oregon in 1981. I have 39 years experience as a registered nurse with certifications in Addictions Nursing, and Rehab nursing in the past. Since 1994 I have been certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, with a primary interest in pediatric diabetes and management of Type 1 diabetes. I was the first clinician in Central Oregon to learn and assist with insulin pump therapy in 1999. I am a certified pump trainer for the major insulin pump companies, and am knowledgeable about continuous glucose monitoring and its uses.
For the past 7 years I have been the medical coordinator for Type 1D Buddy Camp at Camp Tamarack, providing children ages 7-17 an overnight camp experience for approximately 50 campers, and supervising their medical care with a group of community volunteers. This experience has provided me an opportunity to assist with managing diabetes in multiple
different settings and scenarios. I have many stories to draw from.
I was born in Portland Oregon, and raised in Eugene Oregon. I have been in Central Oregon
since 1985. I am a single mother of 3 adult children, and one dog. I enjoy hiking, quilting and tie
dye. My motto is living life at loud with lots of color!
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