Kristen Hammes

APRN, CANS

Kristen is a Board Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in nursing by working in the Intensive Care Unit in Evansville, IN. Since that time she has logged nearly 29 years of experience in various areas of nursing including PACU, teaching, cardiology, ED, and most recently aesthetic medicine. In addition to extensive clinical expertise, Kristen also has a comprehensive academic background that includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (1994) and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Program (2001) both from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Kristen’s combination of clinical education and experience provides a strong foundation to allow her to excel in aesthetics. She obtained her Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) designation in 2014. She has been a trainer for Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) for the past five years. She enjoys educating other healthcare professionals about proper techniques and the newest injectable trends. She has been invited to lecture many times in the community and medical settings.

Outside of work, Kristen likes to spend time exercising and traveling with family and friends. She especially likes the beach and scuba diving. She also enjoys hiking and skiing in the mountains. She and her husband, Tim, keep busy with their girls Megan and Mallory.