Kristen Russell
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Kristen Russell, APRN, CPSN
Kristen specializes in skin care education, neurotoxin treatments (Botox & Dysport), dermal fillers, hormone replacement therapy, sclerotherapy, and lasers to treat a variety of conditions. In addition to non-surgical rejuvenation, she provides pre and post-operative care for plastic surgery patients and holds a special place in her heart for breast cancer patients.
Education and Training
Kristen received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky. Kristen is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses. Kristen truly sets herself apart with her years of side-by-side training with Dr. Kerekes and has further distinguished herself as a Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse.
Certification
Kristen is a Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse (CSPN), which means she has passed an extensive exam after meeting the following application requirements:
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currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the United States, its territories or Canada, holding a current full and unrestricted license.
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a minimum of two (2) years of plastic surgical nursing experience as a registered nurse in a general staff, administrative, teaching, or research capacity for at least three (3) years prior to application, and
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at least 1,000 practice hours in plastic surgical nursing during two (2) of the preceding three (3) years.
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currently working in the field of plastic surgical nursing and in collaboration with a board-certified plastic surgeon who holds a current full and unrestricted license.
Philosophy
Kristen notes, “My true passion is helping people to feel good, build their confidence, and to help them become the best version of themselves. I look forward to expanding our practice to help patients maximize their health in all aspects.”
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