Mary Gianaris
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated plastic surgery registered nurse with extensive experience in delivering exceptional pre- and post-operative care. Known for effectively monitoring patients’ physical and emotional well-being, ensuring a seamless care continuum. Recognized for commitment to patient safety and comfort, contributing to high satisfaction rates. Future aspirations include leveraging expertise to enhance surgical outcomes through continuous professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
AdventHealth Porter
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered evidence-oriented education focused on achieving optimal surgical patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated perioperative expertise to support procedures across ten surgical specialties.
- Complied with AORN policies and standards.
- Delivered precise patient positioning and prepping for surgical procedures.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between preoperative and post-anesthesia care units.
Clinic Registered Nurse/ Cosmetic Nurse Injector
Ladner Facial Plastic Surgery
Denver
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Safely inject neuromodulators (Dysport and Botox) Restylane hyaluronic acid fillers, and Sculptra
- Operated independently as the clinic's only nurse.
- Led scheduling of preoperative and postoperative consultations.
- Referred patients to appropriate subspecialty departments prior to surgical procedures.
- Perform assessments and direct patients for further evaluation with my PA
- Handled weekend patient calls twice monthly to address concerns.
- Organized personalized consultations focused on skincare needs.
- Operate IPL
- Managed social media accounts effectively for six months.
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Monarch Plastic Surgery Associates
Leawood, KS
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Onboarded and guided newly graduated surgeon in transitioning to active practice.
- Supported development of a practice focused on cosmetic services within one year.
- Handled patient-facing interactions for pre and postoperative cosmetic procedures.
- Coordinated surgery appointments across three centers and obtained additional work privileges.
- Ensured top-quality patient care.
- Handled triage calls from area hospitals related to trauma, hand, and face cases.
- Collaborated with office personnel through strong communication abilities.
- Trained new employees on EMR system.
- Conducted education sessions for cosmetic and reconstructive patients both pre and postoperatively.
- Assisted in liposuction, mastopexy, and blepharoplasty procedures under local anesthesia.
Staff Clinical Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University of Kansas- Dept of Plastic Surgery
10.2012 - 08.2020
- Provided care to patients pre and postoperatively in a clinic setting.
- Coordinated surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
- Collaborated seamlessly with various mid-level providers and surgeons.
- Scheduled and managed patient appointments across diverse specialty departments.
- Coordinated procurement of surgical supplies tailored to individual case requirements.
- Procured skincare and injectable products to maintain office stock.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monarch Plastic Surgery Associates
Leawood, KS
06.2008 - 10.2012
- Oversaw daily clinic schedules.
- Coordinated surgery schedules at various local centers.
- Procured essential surgical supplies including implants, tissue glue, and endotines.
- Ensured postoperative care in collaboration with the provider.
- Expert in removing sutures, staples, and surgical drains.
Education
Wichita State University
01.2006
Associates of Science - Registered Nurse
Associates of Arts Degree - LPN
Johnson County Community College
Skills
- Postoperative care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuing education
- Critical thinking
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Adapting to change
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Process improvement
- Patient and family education
Personal Information
Title: RN
Posters Publications
ASPSN Convention 2016, Los Angeles, Poster, The Connection of Social Medical to a Successful Cosmetic Consultation
Professional Development
- Attended AAFPRS Convention, 10/01/23, Las Vegas, NV
- Former chair of Communications Committee for ASPSN, Held from 2016-2018
- Attended ASPS Convention, 10/01/16, Los Angeles, CA
- Attended APSN Convention, 10/01/14, Chicago, IL
- Attended ASAPS Convention, 05/01/12, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Current BLS certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
AdventHealth Porter
05.2024 - Current
Clinic Registered Nurse/ Cosmetic Nurse Injector
Ladner Facial Plastic Surgery
03.2022 - 03.2024
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Monarch Plastic Surgery Associates
08.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Clinical Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University of Kansas- Dept of Plastic Surgery
10.2012 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monarch Plastic Surgery Associates
06.2008 - 10.2012
Wichita State University
Associates of Science - Registered Nurse
Associates of Arts Degree - LPN
Johnson County Community College