Licensed Medical Esthetician Expert Witness

📅 November 2, 2024 ✍️ By Melinda Miller ⏱️ 6 Mins Read 🗂️ Blog 🕒 Last updated: November 5, 2024

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Licensed Medical Esthetician, Facial Injections, Botox, Fillers, Chemical Peels, medical malpractice, personal injury, Risk management, esthetician, skin care, Botox, Xeomin, Juvederm, Radiesse, waxing, burn, pigment, hair removal, laser, IPL, ematrix, dermabrasion, High frequency treatment, dermafile, Latisse, Obagi, Retin Acpe, micro needleling

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:

Certificate of Dermatology NADNP-2016
Certificate of Training: Sculptra Injector-2016
Certificate of Training: Asclera Injector-2016
Certificate of Training Micro-Dermabrasion-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-1994 – 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-2005 – 2011
Foundation of America

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

Florida Facial Specialist-May 2013
Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
Licensure-2009 – Present
Florida RN/ARNP Dual Licensure-1986 – Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Private Cosmetic SpaJanuary

Naples, FL

McDonnell Dermatology-2014 – Present

ARNP with Jonelle K McDonnell, MD

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Sarasota Neurology, PA-August 2012 –September 2014

Daniel Kassicieh, D.O., FAAN, FACN

Sarasota, FL 34232

Healthy Lynks, LLC-July 2012 – Present

CEO/Owner

Community Health Education

Skin Health, Rejuvenation/Anti-Aging

Moonlighters Realty, Inc.-January 2010 – Present

Affiliated with Five Star Realty

Real Estate Associate, Referring Realtor

Punta Gorda, Florida

Charlotte Regional Medical Center-January 2012 – September 2014

BLS CPR Instructor, Per Diem

Punta Gorda, FL

Joyce Vein & Aesthetic Institute-November 2008 – February 2012

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Aesthetic Specialist

Punta Gorda, Florida

Florida Department of Health-November 2007 –April 4, 2013

Charlotte County

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

Port Charlotte, Florida

Women’s Lifestyle Magazine-July 2007 – February 2008

Coordinator for Sales & Marketing

Englewood, Florida

Sarasota Technical Institute-April 2007 –Present

BLS CPR & Health Care Instructor, Per Diem

Sarasota, Florida

Paintpros USA, LLC: Home Renovations-January 2007 – July 2007

Marketing & Sales Representative, Per Diem

Englewood, Florida

Mobile Health Network-July 2006 – November 2007

Registered Nurse Educator, Per Diem

Specializing in Asthma & Weight Management

Englewood, Florida

Legal Nurse Consultant-September 1996 –Present

Independent Consultant & Pediatric Expert

Tampa, Florida

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

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Administration Assistant & Primary Care

Tampa, Florida

Community Title & Escrow Services, Inc.-February 2006 – March 2007

Director of Sales & Marketing

Englewood, Florida

Vista Community Clinic-March 1999 – April 2002

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Vista, California

Complient (Formerly CPR Prompt)-December 1999 – December 2001

Health Educator/CPR Instructor

San Diego, California

Maxim Health Systems

Seasonal Vaccine Clinic Registered Nurse-August 1998 – November 1998

San Diego, California

Jackson & Coker Temporary Placement Agency-August 1998 – August 2002

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Locum Tenum

Atlanta, Georgia

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

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Lawrenceville, Georgia

ASR Computer Equipment Corporation-November 1997 – August 1998

Senior Marketing Representative

Duluth, Georgia

Diagnostic Clinic-July 1996 – September 1997

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Clearwater, Florida

Kiddy Clinic (DBA Bayside Pediatrics 2000)-April 1993 – April 1996

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner &

Office/Billing Administrator

Tampa, Florida

Hillsborough County Health Department-1991-1993

North Hillsborough Branch

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Tampa, Florida

Humana Women’s Hospital-1988-1993

Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse,

CPR Instructor & NICU Discharge Coordinator

Tampa, Florida

Hop A Jet-1987-1988

Pediatric & Neonatal Air Transport

Registered Nurse

Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Doctor’s General Hospital-1986-1987

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Plantation, Florida

Children’s Eye Clinic: G.S. Guggino, MD-1985-1986

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant & Medical Transcriptionist

Tampa, Florida

James Haley Veterans Hospital-1983-1985

Phlebotomist

Tampa, Florida

(PLEASE NOTE MULTIPLE EXPERIENCES OVERLAP WITH DATES)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners-September 2014 – Present
American Cancer Society, Charlotte County Chapter-September 2012 –Present
Nominated Board Member for 2012-2014
Charlotte County Nurse Practitioners Council-January 2014 – Present
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
Sponsorship Chair for Relay for Life Punta Gorda 2013
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 – Present
University of South Florida , Florida Gulf Coast University

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Punta Gorda-2012 – present
American Cancer Society Cattle Barons’ Ball-2011 – 2012
Sponsorship Chair
AHEC Volunteer ARNP Presenter-2009 – 2012
Middle & High School Student Health Career Students
Presentations on the career in Nursing
Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association & -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