Professional Summary
Dual certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a proven record of excellence in patient care, collaboration and results-driven performance. Bringing over 12 years of progressive healthcare experience across diverse clinical settings, including 6 years specializing in plastic, reconstructive, cosmetic surgery, and medical aesthetics. Known for exceptional communication skills, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team spirit that elevates patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. In addition to a robust medical career, bring 15 years of expertise in the fashion industry, combining an eye for aesthetics with a deep understanding of beauty, confidence, and personal presentation. Unique blend of medical precision and creative vision delivers a holistic approach to patient care and aesthetic transformation.
Education
2014-2018 Masters of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama- Mobile, AL
1997-1999 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Science Center- Lubbock, TX
Nursing
1995-1997 Northwestern State University- Natchitoches, LA
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner- AANP
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- ANCC
- RN Licensed in TX and NY state
- BCLS certified
- ACLS certified
- Experience with Nextech charting systems
- Numerous conferences and one on one trainings for non-invasive medical aesthetics with Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.
Work History
12/2022-present Medical Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Christine Fisher, MD Austin Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Austin Cosmetic Medspa
- Neuromodulators Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Daxxify
- HA fillers Allergan, Galderma and RHA
- Biostimulators Sculptra and Radiesse
- Bioregenerative- PRP and Exosomes
- Hair restoration with PRP
- RF microneedling- Morpheus 8
- Sciton Lasers BBL/Halo, DiVa; Aerolase
- Started and managed Semaglutide/Tirzepatide program
- Aveli cellulite reduction
- Product lines Elta MD, ZO and Skin Better
3/2022-11/2022 Non-invasive Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa
- All Allergan based practice
- Performed non-invasive consultations for new clients and created aesthetic plans
- Performed proper medical histories and clearances for new procedures
- Responsible for full facial assessment and injection of neuromodulator Botox,
- Allergan brand fillers, and Kybella
- Managed patient skin routine with ZO skincare
- Performed PRP hair restoration
- Performed IV Vitamin therapy
9/2021-2/2022 Non-invasive Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
OVME Medical Spa
- Performed non-invasive consultations for new clients and created aesthetic plans
- Performed proper medical histories and clearances for new procedures
- Responsible for full facial assessments and injection of neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport), fillers, Kybella, Sculptra and QWO
- Manage patient’s skin care routine with products including Skin Medica and Revision
- Evaluate and treat patient’s skincare needs using RF Vivace micro-needling with PRP, Sciton BBL/Halo Lasers
- IV hydration therapy
- Administered B12 shots
5/2020-9/2021 Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jason R. Bailey, MD
- Managed patients on an outpatient and inpatient basis
- Performed surgical consults
- Document H&P’s
- Review radiographs and impressions
- Inpatient rounding and consults
- Surgical Assist in OR cases
- Manage Post Op patient care including education, wound care, suture and drain removal.
- Managed breast reconstructed patients with DIEPs, tissue expanders; hand injuries including fractures, tendon lacerations, nerve and arterial involvement; maxillofacial injuries including mandible, orbital and nasal fractures, degloving of scalp, extremity flaps, paraspinous flaps, and all cosmetic patients
- Performed Non-Invasive Cosmetic procedures with neuromodulators and fillers
4/2019- 3/2020 Medical Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Cosmetic surgery
Dr. Basu Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery
- Provide skin care and non-invasive consultations for new clients
- Performed proper medical histories and clearances for new procedures
- Responsible for full facial assessments and injection of neuromodulators and fillers using Allergan, Evolus and Galderma products.
- Manage patient’s skin care routine with products including Skin Medica, Skin Ceuticals, and Elta MD
- Evaluate and treat patient’s skincare needs using PRP, IPL, Laser Hair removal, and Morpheus8 using InMode.
- In charge of Cool Sculpting assessments, clearances and treatment
- Manage patients receiving BioTe hormone replacement therapy
- Treat patient’s stress incontinence and performed vaginal rejuvination with ThermiVa
- Work closely with staff and physician to determine individualized plan of care for patients including referrals for surgery
- Perform pre-operative assessments and education for surgical patients
- Managed post operative care including education, suture and drain removal, complications and wound care
1/2002 – 2020 International Fashion Model
JAG Models NY, OKAY Models Hamburg, Ford Models Miami & Chicago
- International model with experience in runway, catalog and editorial photoshoots
01/2013-01/2016 Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplant Coordinator
Mount Sinai Hospital- New York, NY
- Responsible for the management of pediatric and adult hepatology and liver transplant patients, outpatient physical examinations and laboratory reviews, and ordering appropriate imaging, laboratory tests and procedures.
- Responsible to initial and ongoing education with patients and families regarding disease management, medication teaching and administration
01/2011-01/2013 Coronary Care Unit Nurse- Per diem
Mount Sinai Hospital- New York, NY
- Managed heart failure, post MI, and post heart transplant patients with LVADS, BIVADS, and IABPs.
01/2004-01/2007 Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Travel Nurse
Bellevue Hospital- New York, NY
- Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient
- Performed assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the ICU
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as bypass surgery, valve replacements, MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, ARDS, pneumonia and renal failure.
- Continuously monitored ECGs, hemodynamics using Swan Ganz cath; titrated pressors, vasodilators, and inotropes; managed ventilator settings, ABGs and extubations
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
09/2002-01/2004 Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Travel Nurse
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center- NY, NY
- Recovered fresh CABG patients, post valve replacement and post MI patients
- Managed multisystem failure patients
- Worked in SICU, MICU, and Burn Unit managing critically ill patients
08/1999-08/2002 Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX
Awards
- GPA 4.0. Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Received Excellence in Practice Award
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Received Full 4 year Division I Basketball Scholarship
Clinical Training
- Training David Weir RHA 12/21/23
- Merz Cadaver Lab Dr. Sadaat 11/30/23
- Allergan dinner Consult/Assessment Leslie Fletcher 10/30/23
- Galderma dinner Eyelight Lori Robertson 10/27/23
- Cadaver Lab ISPAN
- ISPAN 10/25-28/23
- Merz Radiesse MSL dinner 10/17/23
- Sebastian Cotofona Anatomy Cadaver Lab (AES) 8/24/23
- Aesthetic Extender Synposium (AES) 8/23-27/23
- Allergan AMI training 8/4/23
- Merz Radiesse Hyperdilute w/ Lewis Landsman
- Learners and Legacys 6/23-25/23
- Shino Bay Radiesse virtual 5/10/23
- Allergan Volux training Belinda Stewart 4/26/23
- Sciton Training – in house rep Andie 4/10-11/23
- Galderma training Sculptra w/ Sally Santos 4/4/23
- Galderma dinner marketing Carey Duber 3/29/23
- CMAC virtual training 3/2023
- Merz Radiesse Training with Lewis Landsman 2/22/23
- Training for Galderma Sculptra with Sandy Lanier 2/6/23
- Training for Galderma product Sculptra with Dr. Melanie Frye 11/3/22
- MD Codes Dr. Mauricio De Maio conference Dallas, TX 10/16-17/22
- Allergan in person Cheeks/Chin training with Gary Rubin 9/19/22
- Allergan in person Infraorbital Hollows Training by Dr. Cho 5/23/22
- AMI Accelerate Program Allergan Aesthetics Houston, TX 3/25 & 3/26/2022
- Training for newly approved Volbella for use in the tear troughs 1/2022
- In person Allergan training for full facial assessment and treatment with Shanna Concepcion 12/16/21
- Allergan QWO training 11/2021
- Sciton Laser Training by OVME 11/16/2021
- Sculptra training with Renee Arriaga 11/4/21
- Aesthetic Next Conference Dallas 9/9/21
- Nova Threads PDO training with Shanna Concepcion 7/15/21
- Online videos and Instagram Live with Injector Lounge (Dr. Subbio) 2020 (COVID)
- Injection Anatomy with Dr. Chris Surrek and George Baxter-Holder 11/2019
- Sculptra training with Renee Arriaga 9/2019
- ISPAN 9/2019
- Mastering the use of Biostimulatory Fillers for Rejuvenating and Beautifying the Face and Body with Dr. Chilukuri 9/2019
- Galderma Training with Sally Santos, PA 7/2019
- AAI Advanced injection course 7/2019
- PALETTE cannula course 6/2019
- Allergan Training with Tammy Wolf 4/2019
- Aesthetic Extender Symposium, August 2018
- Biophysics of Laser Application and Laser Safety October 2018
Memberships
- Patreon
- Shakira Cabrera, PA
- Molly Bailey
- Mike Clague
- Julie Bass (past)
- April Harrison, PA (past)
- Erika Berry, NP (past)
- Gillian Murray, PhD CMAC- complications
- AANP
- ISPAN
- Sigma Theta Tau International Society
- Austin Injector Network- CAIN
2024 Conferences/Trainings
- 1/30- X-Medica Anatomical Review for fillers
- 2/6- Titan Preparing for Aesthetic Emergencies
- 2/20- Patreon Webinar Complications and management
- 2/21- Capital Injectors Network Dinner
- 2/22- Merz Radiesse /Xeomin presentation and Dinner
- 2/27- Revance- David Weir RHA fillers webinar
- 3/12- Revance RHA Fillers presentation David Weir Eddie V’s
- 3/19- X-Medica and Allergan Dr. Saami presentation
- 3/21- Allergan presentation botox/fillers Belinda Stewart
- 4/6-4/7- Sciton Training BBL, Halo, Andi
- 4/9- Trulucks Complications dinner George Baxter Holder
- 5/9- Merz- Radiesse/Belotero event Carve
- 5/21- Cotoffana webinar Precision Tox
- 5/23- CAIN Talk Eyelight w/ Galderma
- 7/12-7/13- International FACE Conference United Kingdom
- 8/3- Aveli Training Sabrina Janecka
- 8/14-8/18 Aesthetic Extender Symposium-Miami
- 8/27- CAIN dinner
- 9/3- Dr. Subbio and Dr. Tom van Eijk webinar Fern technique
- 9/12- Aerolase laser Training
- 9/25- CAIN Dinner Allison Brackley PhD Merz MSL
- 9/26- Skin Better Event
- 10/12- Aveli Training Dr. Franco
- 10/14- David Weir 1:1 training
- 10/27- Shakira webinar on Events pricing and having a successful open house
- 11/7- Dr. Subbio NeedleArt Conference
- 12/7- Injector Summit Dallas, TX David Weir, George Baxter Holder, Jen Plas and Dr. Rod Rohrich
- 12/11- Revance RHA fillers/Daxi discussion Dr. Reid Sixty Vines