Cosmetic Medical Advanced Registered Nurse Expert Witness

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

 

PUBLICATIONS:

Available Upon  Request