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Claudia Tucker

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Expert Senior Nurse Laser Specialist with and over twenty years of experience in the field of Medical Aesthetics. Possesses extensive knowledge, training, and exposure in many procedures, treatment planning, and skincare products. Extremely well versed for consulting and educating with proficiency to build trusting and lasting professional relationships with clients. Self motivated, assertive, and holds effective leadership skills to collaborate with team members for a combined focus on customer service success and patient satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Esthetician

Moats Laser & Skin Care
04.2004 - Current
  • Performed cosmetic laser procedures and facial treatments including, ablative/non-ablative skin resurfacing, IPL photo-rejuvenation, laser hair removal, microneedling (including PRP), acne treatment, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, clinical facials, and in-depth extractions
  • Laser wrinkle treatment for eyes with use of inner-ocular stainless steel shields
  • Provided treatments and thorough consultations for melasma, rosacea, sun damage or aging pigmentation, acne and scarring, poikiloderma of civatte, and sebaceous hyperplasia
  • Assisted doctors and physician assistants with injectable procedures if needed
  • Provided detailed patient consultations for all cosmetic procedures, including injectable procedures for doctors and P.A.s
  • Recommended, educated on, and sold skincare products to patients according to specific needs or post-procedure aftercare
  • Served as Laser Safety Officer for the practice as recognized by the Arizona Radiation Regulatory
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  • Handled all cosmetic inventory and purchasing including skincare products, injectable products, and treatment room cosmetic supplies
  • Oversaw day to day cosmetic operations including scheduling, paperwork, phone calls, procedure and product price adjusting; Office display, cosmetic forms, and brochure organization
  • Served as liaison between physician and aesthetic sales representatives including participation with equipment and new product line purchasing
  • Organized yearly training and education on all co
  • Handled all advertising including radio ad production, weekly newspaper and special occasion advertisements, standing mall advertisement, sales and marketing, social media updates and
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  • A advertisements, implementation of monthly specials, package pricing, holiday special occasion advertising, and the creation of a permanent logo and business name design
  • Handled the participation of local business exposition opportunities
  • Produced and executed presentation consultations to local women's groups or clubs
  • Attended continuing education and conferences to learn new advances and skills in clinical skincare and office management in medical aesthetics
  • Examined and analyzed clients' skin to evaluate skin conditions and provide skin care recommendations.
  • Sold products and additional services while rendering treatments to cross-promote other areas of practice.
  • Performed quality professional skincare services to meet clients' needs within scope of practice and licensing guidelines.
  • Customized facial and body treatments to craft personalized sessions and recommended home care regimen to achieve desired results.
  • Built strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business.
  • Maintained treatment rooms and workstations in compliance with OSHA standards to deliver safe and therapeutic experiences.
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
  • Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
  • Developed individualized, therapeutic skin care programs.
  • Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.
  • Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
  • Reinforced customer selections by reviewing use and benefits of chosen products.
  • Executed laser hair removal and microdermabrasion procedures.
  • Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
  • Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
  • Recommended and performed microdermabrasion, peels and laser treatments.
  • Informed, answered questions and recommended treatments for clients seeking range of aesthetic services.
  • Performed treatments and created and maintained records of treatment according to company policy.
  • Cleaned and disinfected equipment to promote safe and sanitary environment.
  • Delivered safe, therapeutic experiences to leave clients feeling relaxed and refreshed.
  • Contacted patients to prepare for treatment, follow up after services and recommend promotions.
  • Guided patients through process, explaining what to expect and how to follow up to improve results.
  • Handled busy schedules and stayed on top of key deadlines.

Senior Laser Technician and Aesthetician

SKINovative Laser Center
03.2006 - 08.2008
  • Performed skincare treatments and laser procedures for the face and body
  • Provided consultations for procedures and products
  • Implemented training program for new technicians
  • Participation in Open house, special events, and patient rewards programs
  • Assisted in front desk operations as needed including phones, computer entries, appointments, greeting customers, and sales

Aesthetician/ Skincare Technician

SAASI Aesthetic Medicine, Eric D. Kendle, MD
03.2005 - 08.2006
  • Participated in establishing new aesthetic practice including equipment and product line purchasing, procedure menu, design and set up of treatment rooms, created marketing content
  • Performed laser treatments, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and facials
  • Provided consultations for procedures and product sales
  • Assisted physician with treatments
  • Handled all marketing and advertising

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
2008

Skills

  • IPL for pigment, telangiectasias, acne, rosacea, melasma, anti-aging, stimulating collagen
  • Laser Hair Removal, Diode
  • Ablative resurfacing
  • Non-ablative resurfacing
  • Vascular Laser, YAG
  • Extensive customer service and relationships
  • Communication skills
  • Consultations
  • Microneedling, Skin Pen
  • PRP with microneedling
  • Microneedling with radiofrequency, Legend Pro
  • Tri-polar, Legend Pro
  • Smoothglo
  • Product
  • Lumenis Lasers and IPL
  • Previous Trainer with Lumenis
  • Levulan, PDT

Timeline

Senior Laser Technician and Aesthetician

SKINovative Laser Center
03.2006 - 08.2008

Aesthetician/ Skincare Technician

SAASI Aesthetic Medicine, Eric D. Kendle, MD
03.2005 - 08.2006

Registered Nurse Esthetician

Moats Laser & Skin Care
04.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Bakersfield
Claudia Tucker