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Our Dedicated Instructors
Patti Owens MHA, BSN, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN
Patti Owens, with her extensive experience in the field of medical safety programs and laser safety, provides valuable consultation services. She has held significant roles, such as the Nursing/Allied Health Chairperson of ASLMS, and has been recognized for her excellence with the Nurse Excellence Award in 1999 and 2014. Patti has also served as the board’s ASLMS Nursing-Allied Health Representative and the Laser Safety Officer. Currently, she is serving as a co-chair of the ASLMS Safety Practice Standards Working Group. Patti’s expertise is sought after by various laser companies and professional organizations, including her appointment as the principal medical and aesthetic instructor for Rockwell Laser Industries. She has recently been appointed to the BLS Board of Commissioners – 2025 – 2027 and received the R. James Rockwell Jr. Education Achievement award. She is an active member of the ANSI Z136.3 committee, where she has served for 11 years as the acting secretary. Patti is also a member on the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC 76 WG4 and WG12.
Patti Owens has been an active member of AORN for 30 years, demonstrating her commitment to the field. Currently, she is serving as Board Member of the eChapter for the 2025 – 2026 term, a testament to her leadership skills. Patti also represents AORN on the ANSI SSC-3 “Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care” and was selected as a Subject Matter Expert for the 2021 AORN “Guideline for Laser Safety.” Her contributions have been recognized with the 2020 AORN Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Clinical Nursing Practice award. In 2025, Patti was recognized as a Fellow of AORN.
Patti Owens is presently working with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and has acted as a perioperative nurse, aesthetic practitioner, Compliance Officer, Manager and now Administrative Consultant in Rancho Mirage, CA. Patti’s previous employer for 11 years was with a Dermatologist in Olympia, WA, as the Laser Aesthetic Manager, Medical Laser Safety Officer (MLSO) and aesthetic practitioner. Patti’s past employment also includes 15 years as the Laser Manager at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Her responsibilities included program development and supervision of 13 laser systems, implementation of the laser perioperative role, and enforcement of safety policies as the facility’s acting MLSO.
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Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN
Vangie Dennis is a consultant for Perioperative Consultants, LLC. Professional organizations include the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), American Association for Nursing Leadership (AONL), Laser Institute of America, AORN Specialty Assemblies, and American Nurses Association. Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN is a distinguished perioperative nurse leader, educator, and consultant with over 45 years of experience in surgical nursing and healthcare leadership. She is widely recognized for her expertise in laser safety, surgical technologies, and perioperative best practices.
Vangie is on the Board of Commission for the Board of Laser Safety, the chair for the National Certification on Lasers, past Nominating Committee Advisor for AORN National, Past President of the NW AORN Chapter, Past Treasurer for the Georgia Council of Nurses, and committee representative for the American National Standards Institute. She is the Past President 2022-2023 for AORN National and served multiple terms on the National AORN Board of Directors.
She is a recipient named in Strathmore’s WHO’s WHO, the recipient of the 1996 Nursing Excellence Award from the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, awarded the 2011 R. James Rockwell Jr. Educational Achievement Award, and the 2011 AORN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Clinical Nursing Education. She is the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Nurse of the Year for the Georgia March of Dimes and 2019 Manager of the Year for OR Manager. Vangie was also awarded Perioperative Nurse of the Year for the Georgia Council of Perioperative Nurses and for the AORN Northwest Chapter. She is the Past President for National AORN 2022-2023 and is a member of Emory Alpha Epsilon Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Vangie is a fellow FAORN with the Association of periOperative Nurses and a fellow FAAN for the American Academy of Nurses.
- For more information about her work or to explore training opportunities, visit vangiedennis.com.
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What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our instructors hold advanced degrees and certifications in their fields. They are experienced professionals dedicated to providing high-quality training that meets industry standards.
How is the course delivered?
The course is conducted online, allowing participants to access it from any location. Live sessions and recorded materials provide flexibility and convenience for all learners.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers key subjects such as laser biophysics, safety protocols, and regulatory standards. Each topic is designed to ensure participants understand both theory and practical application.