Amber Childress

Aesthetic Nurse Injector and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with hands-on experience in neurotoxin, dermal filler, and skin treatments, backed by 19+ years of progressive clinical nursing experience. Skilled in full-face assessment, individualized treatment planning, and patient education, with an advanced clinical foundation in patient assessment, differential diagnosis, and medical history review that supports safe, appropriate treatments. Known for natural-results, an evidence-based approach and patient-centered care.

Owner / Aesthetic Nurse Injector at AC Aesthetics (2023-01 – Present)

• Perform neurotoxin, dermal filler, and skin treatments, assessing patient goals, medical history, and facial anatomy to determine treatment appropriateness.
• Provide individualized consultations, full-face assessment, and treatment planning with an emphasis on safety, natural results, and evidence-based care.
• Operate under a collaborative agreement with medical director, maintaining scope-of-practice compliance and coordinating on treatment plans.
• Deliver ongoing patient education and follow-up care to support treatment satisfaction and long-term outcomes.
• Operate an independent aesthetic practice; managing clinical, operational, and business functions.
• Maintain ongoing professional development through hands-on training, online education, and aesthetic conferences following formal aesthetics training completed August 2022.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Practicum at OSF Medical Group/Primary Care (2026-05 – 2026-06)

• Delivered holistic, patient-centered primary care under preceptor oversight, including history and physical assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Performed and documented in-office procedures, including wound care.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Practicum at Macoupin Family Practice Centers (2025-10 – 2026-05)

• Performed in-office procedures including intra-articular knee injections, shave excisions, cryotherapy, and wound care.
• Delivered comprehensive history and physical assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning under preceptor oversight.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Practicum at OSF Medical Group/Primary Care (2025-09 – 2025-10)

• Provided holistic, patient-centered primary care under preceptor oversight, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Performed and documented in-office procedures while maintaining accurate, timely EHR documentation.

Staff Nurse – Outpatient Cardiology at OSF Saint Anthony's Hospital (2021-08 – 2024-11)

• Performed outpatient cardiac testing, including evaluation and monitoring of patients undergoing exercise and pharmacologic stress testing.
• Applied and managed ambulatory cardiac monitors, providing patient instruction on testing, monitoring, and follow-up.

Clinical Nurse Liaison at SSM Orthopedics (2014-08 – 2021-08)

• Served as clinical liaison among patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff during daily inpatient rounding following orthopedic surgery.
• Taught preoperative joint replacement education courses, promoting patient understanding, autonomy, and preparedness.

Charge Nurse – Orthopedics at SSM DePaul Hospital (2010-01 – 2014-08)

• Managed staffing assignments and unit flow for a [X]-bed orthopedic unit to support safe, efficient patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians, therapists, patients, and families to coordinate hospitalization and discharge goals.

Staff Nurse – Orthopedics at SSM DePaul Hospital (2007-01 – 2010-01)

• Delivered evidence-based orthopedic nursing care, including medication administration, treatment monitoring, and patient education.
• Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to monitor patient response to treatment and promote positive outcomes.

Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner – Chamberlain University (2026-06)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University (2023)

Associate Degree in Nursing – Lewis and Clark Community College (2006)

Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition – Southern Illinois University (2003)