CONNIE BRENNAN
RN, CPSN, CPC
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Professional Experience:
****-*******: Center for Advanced Aesthetics and Life Time Fitness Medi Spa
www.centerforadvancedaesthetics.com Director/Medical Aesthetic Education
Responsible for creating injectable curriculum for the education center, leading
instruction of
midlevel providers/physician extenders in the techniques and cosmetic applications of
injectables, and maintaining client evaluation and treatments of dermal fillers and
neuromodulators in the clinical setting.
2009-Present: Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLCPresident
/Founder
2002-Present: Connie Brennan, R.N. Consulting www.conniebrennanRN.com
Provide comprehensive training for physicians and midlevel providers/physician extenders
in the
techniques and cosmetic applications of dermal fillers and neuromodulators. Experience
includes individual and group courses (fundamentals and advanced), round table
discussions,
peer-to-peer workshops, new account training, and consulting for Allergan, Medicis,
Bioform,
CME Scholars, Medical Advocates (University of South Florida), Health Tech Solutions
Laser
Seminars, PALETTE (Progressive Aesthetic Learning Essential to Technical Expertise), and
Strata Med.
2008-Present: MMK Plastic Surgery Edina, MN R.N. /Injection Specialist
2000-Present: Mesna Plastic Surgery Edina, MN R.N./Nurse Manager/Injection Specialist
Responsible for the developing/growing of the Nurse Injector program, building
relationships
with clients, and performing aesthetic injectable treatments. Developed program into
largest
non-physician Restylaner and Botox Cosmeticr account in Minnesota, achieving
Platinum/Platinum plus/Diamond status at various times with both companies.
2004-2011: Skin Therapease' Wayzata, MN R.N. / Injection Specialist
2006-2008: Revessence Skin Care Clinic Eden Prairie, MN RN/Injection Specialist
1998-2000: Adson Twin Cities Plastic Surgery Edina, MN R.N./Injection Specialist
Responsible for the development/growth of a nurse injector program that incorporated
procedures such as Sclerotherapy, Botox r, and Collagen.
1998-1999: Abbott Cosmetic Care Center - Edina, MN R.N./Injection Specialist
Responsible for assisting and circulating in operating rooms, injecting Botox r and
Collagen
products.
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1997-1998: Park Nicollet Ambulatory Surgery Center St. Louis Park, MN R.N.
Responsible for circulating in operating rooms, recovering ambulatory patients,
maintaining
change over procedures for OR, tray set up, and sterile instrument preparation.
1996-1998: Facial Plastic Surgery, Ltd Edina, MN R.N./Injection SP, Clinic Mgr
Responsible for preparing instruments/supplies for surgery/clinic, scrubbing/circulating
for in -
office procedures, injecting collagen, managing post-op patient care, developing OSHA
compliance program, taking pre/post-op photos, maintaining payroll, marketing,
scheduling,
personnel files, etc.
1988-1995: Edina Plastic Surgery, Ltd Edina, MN
1994-1995: Registered Nurse/ Collagen Injector/OSHA Safety Officer/Clinical
Photographer- Responsible for scrubbing and circulating in the operating room, recovery
room,
and clinic: OSHA safety, injecting collagen and taking clinical photographs.
1988-1994: Plastic Surgery Assistant/Clinical Photographer
1985-1990: Portrait Studio Manager/Photographer Burnsville, MN
Education and Recognition:
June 2012: Juvederm Advisory Board Moderator for Allergan Medical CA
June 2012: Honored Member award Pinnacle Professional Member of the Continental
Who s Who Registry of National Business Leaders
June 2012: NEOCUTIS Skin Care Certification
May 2012: Neuromodulator Advisory Board for Allergan Medical San Francisco, CA
Oct 2011: Faculty Speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Portfolio
New Port Beach, CA
Sept 2011: Faculty Speaker for the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses
th
37 Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado
Sept 2011: Certified Speaker and Peer-to-Peer Trainer for Medicis
July 2011: Certified Professional Coach Certification from CCC (Center for Coaching
Certification)
July 2011: Faculty Speaker for Paradigm Medical Communications, NY
June 2011: NAPW Executive Woman of the Year 2011 (National Association of
Professional Women
Oct. 2010: Faculty Speaker for the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses
th
36 Annual Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug. 2010: Faculty Speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Portfolio
Newport Beach, CA
June 2010: Awarded Top Nurse from the International Association of Nurses;
Inclusion in the 2010 Edition of Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare
Apr. 2010: Woman on the Way Award from NAWBO Minnesota (National
Association of Women Business Owners)
Sept. 2009: Certified Faculty Speaker for Dysport (Medicis) Chicago, IL
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Aug. 2009: Faculty Speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Portfolio
Newport Beach, CA
July 2009: Certified Clarisonic Educator Clarisonic
May 2009: ASAPS Advanced Injector Competence Training Certification - NV
Mar. 2009: Faculty Speaker for PALETTE (Progressive Aesthetic Learning Essential
to Technical Expertise) CA (2009, 2010, and 2011)
Feb. 2009: Faculty Speaker Certification (Medicis) Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 2008: CPSN (Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse) Certification through ASPSN
(American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses)
Sept. 2008: Evolence Training (OrthoNeutrogena): Edina, MN
Aug 2008: Faculty Speaker for Medical Advocates through USF (University of
South Florida) (Medicis Grant)
June 2008: Moderator for Juvederm Roundtable (Allergan)
June 2008: National Nurse Injector Advisory Board (Medicis) Paradise Valley, AZ
May 2008: ASAPS Nurse Injector Competence Training Certification - CA
Apr. 2008: Certified Moderator for Restylane/Perlane Roundtable (Medicis)
Apr. 2008: Diamond status with Allergan (Botox Cosmetic)
Feb. 2008: Faculty Speaker for Strata Med (Allergan Grant)
Oct. 2007: ACE (Aesthetic Consultants Exchange) (Allergan) Newport Beach, CA
Oct. 2007: Faculty Speaker for CME Scholar (Allergan Grant)
Sept.2007: Speaker for Radiesse Peer-to-peer workshop Edina, MN
Aug. 2007: Advanced Techniques Utilizing Botox Cosmetic & Dermal fillers (AAI)
June 2007: Speaker for Perlane (Medicis) Peer-to-peer Workshop - Edina, MN
Apr. 2007: Platinum Plus status with Allergan (Botox Cosmetic)
Mar. 2007: Shaping the Face of Aesthetic Medicine-Advanced Techniques-Minneapolis
Dec. 2006: Platinum status with Medicis (Restylane)
Nov. 2006: Host: Nurse Injector Legislative Dinner Edina, MN
July 2006: Review of Long-Lasting Dermal Fillers (Cine-Med
)
July 2006: Allergan Aesthetic Leadership Forum Irvine, CA
Apr. 2006: Speaker for AAI -Refill and Restore with Restylane- Minneapolis, MN
May 2006: Speaker for Body Miracle Makeover Show Minneapolis, MN
Mar. 2006: Faculty Speaker for HealthTech: The Cosmetic Laser Workshop
Dec. 2005: Facial Enhancement and Facial Anti-Aging Treatment using Botox (AAI)
Dec. 2005: Platinum Status with Allergan (Botox Cosmetic)
Dec. 2005: Platinum Status with Medicis (Restylane)
Sept. 2005: Cosmetic Beauty Magazine Interview
(Rejuvenation Options)
June 2005: Women s Health: Contemporary Advances and Trends
(Western Schools)
Dec. 2004: Platinum Status with Allergan
(Botox Cosmetic)
Dec. 2004: Skin Ceuticals Certification Edina, MN
Dec. 2003: Platinum Status with Allergan (Botox Cosmetic)
Nov. 2003: Botox Cosmetic Successful Practice Building Program- Minneapolis, MN
Mar. 2003: Minimally Invasive Approaches for Today s Aesthetic Patient
June 2000: Cosmetic Laser Surgery (Nursing Education of America
)
May 1999: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Allina) St. Paul, MN
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Apr. 1999: Fundamentals of Laser Physics and Safety; Hands-on Tissue Interaction for
Argon (514 nm), KTP (53nm), Pulsed Dye (585, 595,600 nm), Alexandrite
(755 nm), Diode (810 nm) Nd:YAG (1064 nm) and CO2 (10,600nm)
(
ANW Hospital) Minneapolis, MN
Feb. 1998: Botox and Sclerotherapy training Chicago, IL
Jan. 1996: CO2 Laser Resurfacing Certification San Francisco, CA
Mar.1995: Collagen Specialist training and Certification (Collagen Biomedical)
Dec.1994: Perioperative Nursing Certification Minneapolis, M
July 1994: Registered Nurse Licensure (Minnesota Board of Nursing) #128715-2
June 1994: Associate in Science/Nursing (RN) Normandale Blgt, MN
Dec 1989: Clinical Photographer Certification Chicago, IL
Publications:
Licensures: (RN) Registered Nurse in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota,
Illinois
Certifications: (CPSN) Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse
(CPC) Certified Professional Coach
Memberships: American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN)
Continental Who s Who Registry of the National Business Leaders
National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
International Association of Nursing (IAN)