Registered Nurse And Part Owner Of A Laser Skin Clinic

How I Got The Job

My Education: AD, Science, Quincy College. certification, Laser Procedures

My Prior Experience: I worked as a staff nurse at a rehab center, which led to my becoming a unit manager and then Assistant Director of Nursing. More recently I have worked in a GI office administering IV medications to patients. I am a part owner of a laser skin clinic.

My Job Profile

My Company: A laser skin clinic that offers laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, vein removal, botox and dermal fillers. I also work in a doctor's office doing telephone triage and administering IV medications.

Job/Career Overview: In my first job in the doctor's office, I have two patients scheduled at a time for the infusing of their medications. I take their vital signs, start an IV, and start running fluids to give the patient some hydration. Then I mix the medication and hook it into the tubing for administration. It flows in over two hours and I take vital signs every 30 minutes during this time. After the infusion is completed, I schedule the patient for her next appointment and she goes on her way.

My second job is at the laser skin clinic. This position has many facets. A typical day consists of greeting clients coming in, going to the procedure room and performing whatever procedure is required. Sometimes a client comes in for a consultation and we go to the conference room and talk things over. Together we work out a plan for what would be best for the client.

I am also in charge of keeping the books for the company. I record transactions in our Quickbooks, balance bank statements, pay bills, etc. The end of the day consists of cleaning up the procedure room, stocking supplies, maintaining the cleanliness of the laser and cleaning the procedure chair.

More Insights: A misconception many people have about nurses is that they make a lot of money and don't work very hard. That is so wrong! Nursing is hard work no matter what kind of nursing you do. There is a lot of responsibility and not always a lot of thanks.

Some important personal qualities for success are having the ability to laugh at yourself, be humble, honest and hard working. You shouldn't take yourself too seriously while climbing the corporate ladder. A good leader is well-rounded and even-tempered.