Our Team
Our Team
Juliana Sicoli RN, BSN
Her name is Juliana, and she hails from Long Island, NY. Juliana holds a BSN, RN degree obtained at Molloy College. With a substantial background in caring for post-surgical patients, she became a valuable member of the Radiant team. What she enjoys the most is cultivating trusting relationships with her patients that extend beyond a 12-hour shift. Juliana and her team consistently follow up, ensuring that patients are well-educated and feeling their best after surgery, not only during their shifts but also after leaving them. She finds immense satisfaction in witnessing her patients’ excitement after undergoing the surgery of their dreams and takes joy in guiding them through every step of the aftercare process.
Amanda Billups RN,
MSN, CCRN-BC
Her name is Amanda Billups, and she grew up in the beautiful Hudson Valley, New York. Amanda pursued her undergraduate studies in Nursing at Stony Brook University, followed by a master’s degree in nursing education, and she is currently continuing her education for a doctorate. Demonstrating a strong affinity for learning, Amanda began her nursing career in Med-Surg and later transitioned to Critical Care at North Shore University Hospital, NY, with a particular interest in healing wounds and post-operative care in the Surgical ICU. She subsequently served as the Nurse Manager for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Amanda’s passion for nursing stems from her initial experience in caring for her own family. She considers herself fortunate to work with Radiant Recovery and Wellness, where she can extend her care to others as if they were her own family. Leveraging her expertise in post-anesthesia care, surgical dressings, and lymphatic massage, Amanda is dedicated to ensuring each individual’s experience is personalized and enjoyable. Her primary goal is to brighten someone’s day, create smiles, instill hope and positivity, alleviate pain or discomfort, and contribute to the healing process – all of which she considers the best day possible.
Caroline Reid RN, BSN
The individual graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Chemistry from the University of Miami in Florida and subsequently completed an accelerated Nursing Program at Mercy College in New York. The career commenced in a field of great passion, specifically Labor and Delivery. Over the past few years, roles have included serving as a bedside nurse, circulator, and Postoperative RN. The experience of bringing new life into the world and being part of women’s most vulnerable, happy, or saddest moments has instilled a profound appreciation for the nursing role and its potential impact.
When presented with the opportunity to join Radiant Recovery and Wellness, it was recognized as a team that would bring no regrets. The nurses at Radiant create an environment that fosters patient safety and care during the recovery period while providing essential education, skills, and tricks for patients to utilize on their own. The individual places significant importance on continuity of care, and at Radiant, the team ensures that from the moment patients come under their care, they become part of the Radiant family, with the commitment to being a phone call away at all times.
Carliana Percivalle RN, BSN
A young woman who has immersed herself in the world of plastics since the time she was in nursing school, there is no doubt Carliana BSN, RN is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. After graduating from Southern Connecticut State University, she started her nursing career working with sickle cell patients. Carliana has had the privilege of working in Yale’s prestigious Medical Intensive care unit and has a passion for helping patients feel comfortable in their time of need. She has experience in the PACU and OR. Her history also includes working in the office of world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Bensimon who is known for his centrofacial rejuvenation techniques. Becoming a part of the Radiant Wellness team has given her another opportunity to help others feel better about themselves and improve their lives with renewed self-confidence.
Dayna Disanto, RN, BSN
Her name is Dayna, and she grew up in Queens, New York. Dayna attended school at St. Paul’s School of Nursing in Staten Island. Eventually, she moved to Long Island and started her nursing career on the cardiac stroke unit before making a transition to the emergency room. About eight years ago, she seized the opportunity to work with plastics patients, both circulating and assisting in their recovery, and it has been a passion of hers ever since. Dayna finds personal satisfaction in helping patients heal in a comfortable environment while delivering personalized care.
Bri Bock, RN
Bri Bock is from Jupiter, Florida. She is currently RN in the Emergency Department and does wellness IVs on the side! She is in school for Family Nurse Practitioning and hopes to work in the future in wellness or aesthetics. In her free time, you can find her by the ocean or at the gym! I am passionate about wellness and am excited to join the Radiant Recovery team!
Victoria West, RN
Her name is Victoria, and she grew up on Long Island, initiating her nursing career as an LPN. Victoria’s passion for nursing propelled her to become a registered nurse. Specializing in postoperative care, she takes pride in providing skills with an amiable and motivated approach. Alongside her professional abilities, she ensures that individuals are treated with warmth and compassion. Drawing from her personal experience as a postoperative patient, Victoria leads with empathy in all aspects of her nursing practice.
Claire Hulburt RN, BSN
Claire is so excited to be apart of the Radiant Recovery team. She grew up in New Jersey, and got her BSN in 2019 at Salve Regina University. For the past five years, Claire has been working as a RN in NYC, specializing in orthopedics, plastics, and trauma. Now, she is currently working as a travel nurse on a post-surgical unit in Colorado. After joining the team at Radiant Recovery and Wellness, Claire saw just how important individual and personalized care is to the post-op patient. She is dedicated to making sure each patient feels comfortable and well taken care of, so all they need to focus on is relaxing and recovering. Claire loves making connections with her patients, getting to know them and their families, as well as getting all their best travel recommendations.
Bri Bock, RN
Bri Bock is from Jupiter, Florida. She is currently RN in the Emergency Department and does wellness IVs on the side! She is in school for Family Nurse Practitioning and hopes to work in the future in wellness or aesthetics. In her free time, you can find her by the ocean or at the gym! I am passionate about wellness and am excited to join the Radiant Recovery team!
Marisa Reinhardt, RN, BSN
Marisa is born & raised in Connecticut. Marisa found her love for plastic’s when she was in nursing school working at a plastic surgery office. She graduated from University of Saint Joseph’s in 2019. Marisa’s passion is making women feel better about themselves emotionally & physically. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse, with a background as an Aesthetic Nurse Injector. She is so excited to be apart of the Radiant Wellness team.
Deanna Daniels RN, BSN, C-EFM,
C-MNN, CBC
Deanna grew up on Long Island and completed her BSN at Sacred Heart University. In May 2024, she will be graduating with her Masters in Nursing Leadership from Stony Brook. Deanna has been a registered nurse for almost 5 years and is currently an assistant nurse manager for the Labor and Delivery unit at South Shore University Hospital. In her free time she is either traveling, at the beach, or at the gym. Deanna is passionate about patient wellness and is excited to be part of the Radiant Recovery team.
Kaylee Kerz MSN, RN
Kaylee is originally from a small town in Connecticut. She pursued her undergraduate nursing degree at Quinnipiac University and has been a trauma nurse in the Emergency Department at Yale New Haven Hospital for the past five years. Kaylee fell in love with teaching and went on to obtain her master’s degree specializing in nursing education. Kaylee currently teaches clinical at Sacred Heart University to undergraduate nursing students. Her favorite aspect of nursing is building a lasting connection with her patients and providing them with the best possible care. She is thrilled to be joining the Radiant Recovery team!
Rebecca Rutkiewicz RN, BSN
Her name is Rebecca and she grew up in Rhode Island. Rebecca attended school at Sacred Heart University where she received her bachelors of science in nursing. Upon graduation, she has spend the past almost 5 years in emergency medicine. Rebecca loves all aspects of emergency medicine, but is looking forward to a more individual approach in nursing. She is passionate about providing high quality care to her patients and looking forward to assisting with their healing and recovery process. Rebecca is passionate about health, fitness and nutrition and looking forward to being apart of the Radiant Recovery team.
Jessica Tonrey RN, BSN
Her name is Jessica and she grew up outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Jessica obtained her BSN at Drexel University located in the heart of Philly. Upon graduating in 2021 she started working in the surgical ICU at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania as a registered nurse. She transitioned at the end of 2023 to an outpatient role working with two sinus surgeons at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Jessica is passionate about the world of surgery and working with patients to help them feel their best after surgery. Jessica is excited to be a part of the Radiant Recovery & Wellness team!
Tiana Todorovic, RN
Her name is Tiana, and she grew up in New York City. She finished her RN BSN degree with Utica College down in Miami, and then moved back home to NYC. Currently she is finishing her Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program with NYU while working full time. Tiana has been working as an RN in NYC specializing in transplant and plastics. As part of the Radiant team, Tiana loves providing individualized post-operative patient care and being a part of the patient’s healing journey. Her favorite aspect of working alongside Radiant is building connections with her patients, being someone they can lean on, and helping them recover in the most relaxed environment possible!
Tori Kryzwick, RN, BSN
Her name is Tori, she grew up in the suburbs of Connecticut where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Fairfield University in 2018. She started her nursing career at Bridgeport Hospital on a Medical-Surgical unit and then moved to a fellow Yale New Haven Health facility, Greenwich Hospital to work in the Emergency Department for three years. In 2021, she moved to Tampa, FL where she now resides and continues to work in the ER and trauma unit at Tampa General Hospital, the largest Level 1 Trauma Center in the area.
Aside from her acute care background, Tori also has experience working at Peak Wellness, a med spa & wellness center in Greenwich, CT, and has since found a passion for health and wellness. She brings all her previous experience and insight to the Radiant Recovery Team and aims to help make your post-surgical experience the best possible. Her goal is to put your mind at ease at every stage of the recovery process so you can focus on healing, feeling your best, and getting back to your life!
Claire Zielinski, RN
Claire grew up in Connecticut and attended Fairfield University for nursing school where she graduated in 2020. After graduation, she worked as an ER nurse in Connecticut for 1 year before moving to North Carolina to work in the post-anesthesia care unit at Duke University Hospital. Claire moved back to Connecticut after a year at Duke to be closer to her family. Claire currently works as a pre-op and post-anesthesia recovery nurse full-time and works for Radiant Recovery on her days off. Claire spends her free time reading, working out, or playing with her two dogs. Claire is fortunate to be a part of Radiant Recovery and ensures that her patients will feel valued and safe in her care.
Gianna Dolce, BSN, RN, CPAN
Gianna Dolce is from Long Island, New York. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Adelphi University in 2019 and began her nursing career in the Surgical ICU at North Shore University Hospital Manhasset. In 2022, Gianna moved to work in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital and began to pursue her Master’s in Nursing Education. To fulfill her love for aesthetics, Gianna became a certified nurse injector in 2023. Gianna has immense knowledge of surgery and post-operative care of patients. She is caring and empathetic and enjoys creating connections with her patients. Gianna is extremely grateful to be a part of the Radiant Recovery Wellness team and is excited to continue to take care of post-operative patients, making them feel safe and comforted after surgery.
Kate, BSN
Kate, a native of Long Island, obtained her BSN at the University at Buffalo and currently resides in the Upper East Side. Over the past three years, she has been working in labor and delivery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, gaining experience in circulating in the OR and the PACU as well. She has a passion for building lasting relationships with her patients and assisting them to feel their absolute best.
Marilyn Velazquez RN-BSN
Marilyn grew up in sunny south Florida and obtained her BSN, RN degrees from Colorado University. She has worked in a variety of places such as endoscopy, medical surgical unit/telemetry, high-risk antepartum, labor and delivery, and mother-baby unit. Her extensive background equips her with the competence and compassion to care for her patients. She has a keen eye for detail and is proactive in her nursing care. Radiant Recovery attracted her because of the personalized care and mission, so she seized the opportunity to join the team. Marilyn’s passion for nursing came from caring for her own family who had chronic conditions, therefore she treats all her patients as she would her own relative. She believes it’s imperative to treat the mind body and spirit.
Kimberly Babich RN, BSN-BC
Kimberly grew up on Long Island and graduated from nursing school in 2014. She currently works at Mount Sinai South Nassau with a specialty in cardiac nursing and caring for patients following cardiac procedures. In addition to working at the hospital, Kimberly has spent time working as a private duty nurse caring for patients in the comfort of their own home. She prides herself on developing personal, trusting relationships with her patients ensuring their comfort during a difficult, vulnerable time is their life. She offers a patient centered, holistic approach to her care and finds joy in having a positive impact on their recovery efforts. Kimberly’s passion for nursing stems from caring for her own family and strives to treat all of her patients as if they were own relative. Kimberly is excited to be a part of the Radiant team and providing quality care while on the road to recovery.
Nicolette Muscarella, RN
Nicolette is from Long Island, New York. She obtained her BSN at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She started her nursing career taking care of post surgical/ orthopedic patients and assisting them in their recovery process. From knees, hips and spine surgery all the way to breast augmentation and plastics she worked closely with surgeons to promote healing and help patients reach the best possible outcome. She then transitioned over to her true passion mother baby. Nicolette is currently a postpartum nurse at Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Nicolette helps mothers with breastfeeding and educates them on newborn safety. Being able to take part in a mothers birth story and bond with them as they take on this exciting new chapter in life is what Nicolette loves to do. Nicolette is very excited to be a part of Radiant Recovery and connect with her patients 1×1. Her goal is to have her patients walk out feeling stronger, confident and feeling their best.
Antonia Franco, RN
Her name is Antonia Franco. She grew up in Long Island, NY and obtained her BSN in nursing from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She started her nursing career in Bridgeport Hospital’s Emergency Department in 2019. After a year and a half, she moved back to Long Island and has been working at an Integrative office caring for patients with chronic illnesses. She administers intravenous infusions and teaches patients about the importance of supplements and diet to support healing. She is excited about becoming a part of Radiant Maternity where she will be able to provide an integrative approach to caring for mothers and their newborns.
Jessica Malone, RN
Jessica grew up on Long Island and attended Molloy College for nursing school where she graduated in 2017. After graduation, she worked in Labor and Delivery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Jessica has previously worked for an IV infusion unit. She works full time as a Labor and Delivery nurse and on her days off she works for Radiant Recovery. Jessica is also certified in pre and post natal fitness. Jessica spends her free time working out, cooking, and playing with her dog. Jessica is fortunate to be part of the Radiant Recovery Wellness team and strives to provide optimal and safe care.
Ansley Gil, RN
Meet Ansley! Born and raised in Connecticut, Ansley followed her heart to pursue a career in mother-baby nursing after graduating from St. Vincent’s College at Sacred Heart University. With 2.5 years of experience under her belt, Ansley is dedicated to expanding her knowledge in this field. As a new mother herself, she brings a unique perspective and compassion to helping families welcome new life into the world. Ansley is grateful to be a part of the Radiant team as she is devoted to creating a strong 1 on 1 relationship with her patients.
Denise Reyes, RN
Denise is an experienced Registered Nurse with a remarkable career spanning over 22 years. She embarked on her nursing journey after graduating from Southern Connecticut State University in 2002, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her professional trajectory includes pivotal roles such as Labor and Delivery Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager in Labor and Delivery, Special Care Maternity, and the Antenatal Testing Unit. In these positions, Denise not only provided direct patient care but also assumed responsibilities in managing and coordinating healthcare services, ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and their newborns. Denise’s expertise extends beyond hospital settings. She has served as an Obstetric Home Care Nurse and Patient Educator imparting valuable knowledge and guidance to expecting mothers and families. Her role as a Home Care Nurse allowed her to deliver compassionate care in the comfort of patients’ homes, further enhancing her impact on maternal health.
Additionally, Denise has specialized experience in Outpatient Surgery as an Operating Room Nurse, particularly in plastic surgery. Her proficiency in this area underscores her versatility and dedication to comprehensive patient care across different healthcare domains. Outside of her professional endeavors, Denise finds joy in traveling, cherishing moments with her son, and enjoying the company of her dogs. Known for her compassionate approach and unwavering dedication, Denise is recognized for going above and beyond for her patients, consistently going the extra mile to ensure their well-being.
Chelsea Rizzo, RN
Chelsea graduated from Quinnipiac in 2019 and began her journey as a registered nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn NY. After gaining some experience under her belt, she quickly moved on to travel nursing where she spent 2 years in Boston at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Chelsea has immense experience in cardiac, telemetry, surgical and step down patients. When she returned back to Long Island, she began working at Long Island Jewish Medical Center as a float nurse, tackling anything that gets thrown at her each shift. Chelsea is excited to be a part of Radiant Recovery and have 1 on 1 care for post surgical patients to provide the best care possible!
Emily Durvin, BSN, RN
I graduated from Sacred Heart University and began my career as a nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. My background is in GYN oncology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery. I started my nursing career providing inpatient care to a patient population with a wide range of procedures: from elective cosmetic enhancements to complex reconstructive surgeries.These surgeries included autologous breast flap reconstructive surgeries, gender affirmation surgeries, and facial reconstructive surgeries. Working diligently in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I specialized in treating patients recovering from ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. I then followed my true vocation and now work in Labor & Delivery still at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. My passion is working with females and mothers easing their recovery post-operatively. Delivering empathetic one to one private nursing care is so important to me as I focus holistically on recovery tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Rebekah Nelson, RN
Rebekah was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where she has cultivated both her career and her family life. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where her passion for healthcare began to take shape. A dedicated nurse, she has specialized in labor and delivery, utilizing her skills as a charge nurse to lead her team with compassion and expertise. Rebekah is a proud mother of two sons and 5 fluffy animal rescues. Her passion for rescuing animals has led her to become an advocate for local shelters and humane organizations, where she volunteers her time and resources.
Rebekah ventured into the world of Aesthetics & Wellness nursing, where she now owns a thriving business in Dallas. As a dedicated yogi, Rebekah incorporates mindfulness and wellness into her daily routine, further enhancing her ability to care for others.
She is especially passionate about providing exceptional recovery care for plastic surgery patients, ensuring they have an optimal and stress-free healing experience. Her commitment to patient well-being drives her to create a supportive environment that fosters healing and confidence.
Cindy Vo RN, BSN
Cindy, born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, has always been passionate about patient care and holistic healing. She attended Becker College in Worcester, MA, and began her nursing career in 2021, starting in Dialysis before transitioning to Endoscopy and Med-Surg. Currently, she works full-time at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston while pursuing her Master’s to become a Nurse Practitioner. Driven by her commitment to compassionate care, Cindy excels at keen observation and strives to empower her patients with knowledge that fosters confidence and peace of mind. With great enthusiasm, she is ready to embark on her journey with Radiant Recovery!