Starla Ensslin
Galt
Summary
Hardworking board-certified nurse practitioner with five years of experience providing exceptional care to aesthetic medicine patients. Extensive expertise in dermal fillers, neuromodulators, and biostimulators. Proficient in microneedling, sclerotherapy, and electrocautery, with a strong focus on complication management and skin health. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and public speaking skills. Adept at inventory management and knowledgeable in Zenoti software. Known for being calm under pressure, empathetic listening, and providing compassionate care. Committed to evidence-based practice and ensuring patient comfort. Career goal: to continue advancing in the field of aesthetic medicine while delivering high quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NP Injector
Destination Aesthetics
Elk Grove, California
07.2023 - Current
- Provide advanced elective cosmetic treatments such as dermal fillers, neuromodulators, mechanical and radiofrequency microneedling, sclerotherapy, vascular laser, electrocautery and electrodessication of benign skin lesions, PRFM injections, and biostimulatory injectables, as well as create customized plans for patient skin health
- Work alongside a team of up to 20 experienced injectors with access to professional trainers and world-renowned surgeons
RN Injector
Angell Medical Spa
Sacramento, California
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Provide specialized elective medical aesthetic care to patients which include the creation of customized treatment plans, professional recommendations, and performing various cosmetic procedures.
- See up to 20 patients per day.
- Worked under the direction of a medical physician and alongside medical assistants and an aesthetician to provide evidence-based practice treatments and quality patient experiences
Nurse
Lodi Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lodi, California
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Provide direct care for up to 17 sub-acute patients or 28 long term residents including assessment, monitoring, evaluation of care plan and orders, medication administration, and wound treatment
- Collaborate with physicians, physical and occupational therapists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Certified Nurse Assistants for the goal of achieving quality patient care and fulfilling desired outcomes
- Gained experience with PointClickCare charting system
Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Lodi, California
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Care for up to 5 acute patients on the Medical-Surgical unit, including performing focused physical assessments, acting as patient advocate, providing nursing interventions, preparing patients for procedures, and administering prescribed medications
- Work alongside fellow nursing staff and physicians to provide quality patient-centered care on a case-by-case basis and as patient conditions change
- Proficient in the Cerner electronic medical records program
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt University
Sacramento, California12.2033
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
Angwin, California03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
Angwin, California03.2018
Associate of Science - Music Performance
Pacific Union College
Angwin, California06.2018
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Inventory management
- Knowledge of Zenoti
- Calm under pressure
- Empathetic listening
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient comfort
- Compassionate care
- Phlebotomy
Accomplishments
- Became a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist by passing the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board's exam in 2026.
- Accepted into the Path to Podium Program at Aesthetic Next 8.0 in 2026.
- Selected as part of a cohort within Advanced Medaesthetic Partners (AMP) to be specially trained using the MD Codes methodology. The goal for the cohort is to be made into MD Codes trainers within AMP.
Affiliations
- Miniature painting
- Reading
- Horseback riding
Certification
- Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
- Board-certified through the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS)
- Member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses
- BLS Certified
- Audiometry Screening Certified
- End-of-Life Care (ELNEC) Certified
Timeline
NP Injector
Destination Aesthetics
07.2023 - Current
RN Injector
Angell Medical Spa
05.2020 - 07.2023
Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
11.2019 - 03.2020
Nurse
Lodi Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
Associate of Science - Music Performance
Pacific Union College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt University
References
References available upon request.