Renee J. Hinojosa, MSN, RN, CPSN

Clinical Instructor
Reno, Nevada

Renee received both her Bachelor of Science (1984) and her Masters of Science (1989) in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During the past 20 years, her practice has been in the field of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. She worked as a Plastic Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist at the University of Missouri- Columbia Hospital and Clinics and was involved in patient care, staff education and nursing research. After moving to Nevada, she joined a private practice with a board certified plastic surgeon.

In 2006, Renee was successful in setting up an aesthetic practice for an anti-aging medical office. Currently, she is the Aesthetic Nurse Specialist for this same practice providing Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox® Cosmetic), dermal fillers, laser and Aesthetic Skin Care Training.

Renee was inducted into the nursing honorary Sigma Theta Tau in 1989. She has also been an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses (ASPSN) since 1989 and has served the organization as the Director of Education, National Convention Chairperson, as well as a member of the Editorial Board for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal. In 2001, she obtained her certification as a Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse (CPSN). Renee has lectured across the nation on topics related to aging, plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.