Summary
Skills
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Clinical Placement Experience
References
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Isabelle Brough

Summary

I am a Registered Nurse with over 7 years professional experience in the dermal industry.

My professional background consists of specialising in providing high quality results-driven treatments tailored to address my clients concerns. I have knowledge in pharmaceutical skin care and proficiency in using advanced laser machines to deliver effective treatments for concerns such as acne, ageing, skin lesions, veins and pigmentation. Throughout my nursing education, I have cultivated valuable clinical experience and gained a strong foundation in nursing principles and ethics ensuring the highest standards of patient centred care.

Skills

  • Patient centred
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interprofessional relationships
  • Thorough attention to detail
  • Ability to pick up new skills efficiently
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Effective critical thinking and problem solving

Qualifications

AHPRA Registration

No. NMW0002787622


Queensland Laser Registration

License No. U012051124


July 2024

Botox and Facial Anatomy Course (Theory and Practical Training)

Allergan Medical Institute


December 2023

Laser and Intense Pulse Light Safety Course Certificate

Australian Institute of Adult Education


Nov 2023

Bachelor of Nursing

NorthTec, New Zealand


Jun 2019

IPL Laser Hair Removal Certificate

Caci Clinic, New Zealand


Jun 2019

IPL Photo Rejuvenation Laser Certificate

Caci Clinic, New Zealand


Jun 2019

Diode Laser Hair Removal Certificate

Caci Clinic, New Zealand


Jul 2018

Beauty Therapy Diploma Passed With Overall Excellence
Evolution School of Beauty, Massage And Spa, New Zealand


Dec 2017

Anatomy And Physiology Level 5 Certificate

Evolution School of Beauty, Massage And Spa, New Zealand


Professional Experience

Dec 2023 - To date

Practice Manager/Registered Dermatology Nurse

Cosmetic Clinic Coolangatta

Practice Manager responsibilities and achievements:

  • Clinic operations management
  • Staff leadership and development
  • Patient relations and service excellence
  • Compliance and quality assurance
  • Marketing and business development
  • Leading a clinic expansion project


Registered Nurse responsibilities:

  • Clinical consultations and assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient education and referrals
  • Machine maintenance
  • Administering advanced devices such as Cutera Excel V, Cutera Enlighten Picogenesis, Lumenis Resurfacing Laser, Candela Gentle Max Pro, CoolTech Fat Freezing, Ultraformer III, Secret RF Skin Needling.


Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
Skin and Laser Therapist
Blush Skin Clinic

Responsibilities:

  • DMK & Osmosis skincare protocols
  • Medical grade peels
  • Marketing & retail
  • Administering advanced devices such as Cutera Excel V+, Observ 520 skin analysis and microneedling


Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

Skin and Laser Therapist

Caci Clinic

Responsibilities:

  • Skin infusions
  • LED light therapy
  • Achieving KPIs
  • Business advocacy
  • Client education & referrals
  • Treatment planning
  • Administering advanced devices such as Diode laser hair removal, IPL photorejuvenation laser, Observ 520 skin analysis and microneedling


Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

Beauty and Laser Therapist

Gold Beauty Bar

Responsibilities:

  • Aspect skin protocols
  • Medical grade peels & skin infusions
  • Achieving KPIs
  • Business advocacy
  • Client education & referrals
  • Administering advanced devices such as Diode laser hair removal



Clinical Placement Experience

Jul 2023 - 12 Weeks

Kensington Private Hospital Theatre

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Scrub nurse role
  • Scout nurse role
  • Wound care management
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Nurse assistant in surgery


Mar 2023 - 6 weeks

Te Whatu Ora - Alcohol and Drug Team

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient education
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Substance withdrawal management
  • Facilitation of support and therapy groups


Aug 2022 - 4 weeks

Te Whatu Ora - Public Health Nursing

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Risk assessment
  • Outreach immunisation
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Mental health support and education
  • Adolescent health promotion and education


Apr 2022 - 6 weeks

Te Whatu Ora - General Medical Ward

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Pain management
  • Emergency response
  • Head to toe assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Medication charting and documentation


Mar 2022 - 6 weeks

Te Whatu Ora - General Surgical Ward

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Postoperative care
  • Diagnostic tests
  • Discharge planning
  • Wound management
  • Preoperative procedures


Nov 2021 - 4 weeks

Radius Rimu Hospital and Rest Home

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Geriatric care
  • Palliative care
  • Activities of daily living
  • Pressure sore prevention and wound dressing
  • Social and recreation activity planning


Mar 2021 - 3 weeks

Te Whatu Ora - Orthopaedic Ward

Responsibilities and skills developed:

  • Infection control
  • Quality improvement
  • Observations of vital signs
  • Therapeutic communication



References

Lauren Shaw

Skin Therapist for Cosmetic Clinic, Coolangatta

+61402657526


Sandi Carter
Proprietor of Blush Skin Clinic

+64211137377

sandi@blushskinclinic.co.nz


Lorna Clowes
Proprieter of Evolution School of Beauty, Massage and Spa

+64211112124
lorna@evolutionschoolwhg.co.nz

Isabelle Brough