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Botox, Dysport, Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Beletero, Chemicalpeel, Microneedling, Laser, Cosmetic, Dermatology, Aesthetics, Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Facial Specialist, Microdermabrasion, Facial Sculpting, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
EDUCATION:
Facial Specialist Diploma
2013
Fashion Focus Hair Academy
Sarasota, FL
Master of Science Degree with Nursing Minor
1990
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Bachelor of Science; Biology & Nursing Minor
1985
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Undergraduate
1981
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
High School Diploma
Naples High School, Naples, Florida
1980
EXTERNSHIP:
Pediatric Multi-Specialty Externship – 163+ hours
1996
CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL TRAININGS:
Certified Micro-Dermabrasion Training
2013 – Present
Certified Facial Sculpting
2013 – Present
Certified Dermalogica Skin Care
2013 – Present
Certified Candela/Syneron Ematrix Technician
2011 – Present
Pallete Aesthetic Technical Expertise Trainings – Injectable Botulism Toxins & Fillers
2009 – Present
Certified Obagi Skin Care Specialist
2008 – Present
Certified Syneron Emax & Velashape Technician
2008 – Present
Advanced Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-Silver), Toastmaster’s International Organization
2001 – Present
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, American Nursing Credentialing Center
1991 – Present
Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor, (BCLS & AED)
1987 – Present
Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), National Asthma Educator Certification Board
2004 – 2011
Certified Asthma Care Training for Kids Instructor (ACT), Asthma & Allergy FOA
2005 – 2011
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Florida Facial Specialist
2013 – Present
Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Licensure #SL3203317
2009 – Present
Florida RN/ARNP Dual Licensure #1737082
1986 – Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
McDonnell Dermatology
September 2014 – Present
The Ritz Carlton of Naples
March 2014 – April 2015
Position was eliminated
when out with fractured foot
The Kent Center for Life
January 2014 – September 20
Took full time position locally
Sarasota Neurology, PA
August 2012 – September 2014
Healthy Lynks, LLC
July 2012 – Present
As needed
Community Health Education
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
January 2012 – Present
As needed
Moonlighters Realty, Inc.
January 2010 – Present
Independent Referring
Joyce Vein & Aesthetic Institute
November 2008 – February 2012
Florida Department of Health
November 2007 –April 4, 2013
Restructuring of HD: eliminated positions
Women’s Lifestyle Magazine
July 2007 – February 2008
Sarasota Technical Institute
April 2007 –Present
Per Diem
Paintpros USA, LLC: Home Renovations
January 2007 – July 2007
Mobile Health Network
July 2006 – November 2007
Per Diem
Legal Nurse Consultant
September 1996 –Present
Per Diem
Professional Medical Public Speaker
February 1995 – Present
Local & National Conferences
Per Diem
Florida, Georgia & California
Bayside Pediatrics (formerly Kiddy Clinic 1993)
August 2002 – April 2007
Community Title & Escrow Services, Inc.
February 2006 – March 2007
Vista Community Clinic
March 1999 – April 2002
Complient (Formerly CPR Prompt)
December 1999 – December 2001
Health Educator/CPR Instructor
San Diego, California
Maxim Health Systems
Jackson & Coker Temporary Placement Agency
August 1998 – August 2002
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente SE Medical Group
March 1998 – July 2001
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta, Georgia
Gwinnett Medical Center Pediatric Clinic
January 1998 – July 1998
National Healthcare Alliance Placement Agency
ASR Computer Equipment Corporation
November 1997 – August 1998
Diagnostic Clinic
July 1996 – September 1997
Kiddy Clinic (DBA Bayside Pediatrics 2000)
April 1993 – April 1996
Hillsborough County Health Department
1991-1993
Humana Women’s Hospital
1988-1993
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse,
Hop A Jet
1987-1988
Pediatric & Neonatal Air Transport
Doctor’s General Hospital
1986-1987
Children’s Eye Clinic: G.S. Guggino, MD
1985-1986
James Haley Veterans Hospital
1983-1985
(PLEASE NOTE MULTIPLE EXPERIENCES OVERLAP WITH DATES)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners
2014 – Present
Associated Skin Care Professionals
May 2013 – Present
American Cancer Society
September 2012 –Present
Advisory Board for Southwest Florida
Southern Gulf Coast Nurse Practitioners Council
February 2012 – Present
Florida Elks Member
June 2012 – Present
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador
November 2008 – Present
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
1993 – Present
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
January 2010 – February 2010
Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Network @ Noon Co-Chairman)
February 2006 – February 2008
The Englewood Executive Networking Club, Secretary
February 2006 – February 2008
CHIP (Community Health Improvement Partnership):
May 2006 – February 2008
Englewood CHAT Volunteer, public relations & special projects
Charlotte-DeSoto Builders Industry Association
April 2006 – May 2007
Chairmen for 2007 Sporting Clays Classic Shoot
Women’s Council of Realtors – Englewood Chapter
February 2006 – March 2007
Englewood Board of Realtors
February 2006 – March 2007
Special Events Committee: Golf
Community Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics
August 2005 – 2010
Affiliate Member
Toastmasters International
January 1999 – 2010
VP of Public Relations (July 2000 – December 2000)
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
June 1996 – July 2007
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
1995 – 2010
HONORS:
American Cancer Society
December 2012 – 2014
Nominated Board Member
Ambassador of the Year
February 2009
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
Master of Ceremonies, Nursing & the Law Seminar
October 1999
Sponsor: J. Alexys Kalafer, Attorney at Law
Sharpe Hospital, San Diego, CA
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE)
1995 – 1998
Nominated Advisory Board Consultant & National Conference Speaker
FNA Nurses Week Employer Recognition, Nominated
May 1995
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Member
1984 – 2004
Preceptor for ARNP Students
1991 – 2014
University of South Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
American Cancer Society
2011 – Present
Marketing Chair for Punta Gorda Relay for Life &
Captain for Team McDonnell
2014 – 2015
Luminaria Chair for Punta Gorda Relay for Life
2013 – 2014
Sponsorship Chair for Punta Gorda Relay for Life
2012 – 2013
Sponsorship Chair for the Punta Gorda Cattle Barons’ Ball
2011 – 2012
AHEC Volunteer Guest ARNP Presenter
2009 – 2012
Middle & High School Student Health Career Students
Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) &
August 28, 2007
The Future Builder’s of America (Fundraiser profit $8000.00)
Volunteer Chair, 2008 Sporting Clays Classic
Sarasota Trap & Skeet Club, Nokomis, FL
YMCA Tropical Nights
April 2007 & April 2008
Volunteer, Fundraiser Committee Member
Englewood, FL
The Children’s Home, Inc.
March 2005 & March 2006
11th & 12th Annual Sporting Clays Classic
Volunteer, Fundraiser Committee Member
Pine Creek Sporting Clays, Tampa, FL
Chrysler Golf Championships – Volunteer for Hospitality Services
October 2003, 2004, 2005
Westin Innisbrook, Palm Harbor, FL
World Golf Championships – Hospitality Services
February 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
LaCosta Golf Resort, Carlsbad, CA
Buick Invitational Golf – Special Services Committee
January 2002
Torrey Pines Golf Resort, LaJolla, CA
Kids Care Fair – Immunization Booth Representative
April 1998
Promina Gwinnett Health System, Lawrenceville, GA
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