Kristen Swehla

I’m a Registered Nurse with a passion for aesthetic medicine and helping people feel confident from the inside out. My background in both aesthetics and traditional nursing has strengthened my clinical skills while deepening my commitment to patient-centered care, education, and safety. I love combining the art and science of aesthetics to create natural, confidence-enhancing results while ensuring every patient feels informed, empowered, and genuinely cared for throughout their journey.

Staff Nurse II Med Surg Tele, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA 2024-Present

• Deliver compassionate, high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment while maintaining patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Apply strong clinical judgement, communication, and prioritization skills relevant to aesthetic medicine.

Aesthetic Registered Nurse, Laser Away, Carlsbad, CA 2024

• Perform aesthetic treatments: neuromodulators, laser facials, RF microneedling, laser hair removal and tattoo removal.
• Conduct consultations and skin assessments to deliver natural, individualized treatment plans.
• Educate and empower patients on procedures, pre- and post-care, available treatment plans, and skincare.
• Built strong patient relationships resulting in high satisfaction and treatment adherence.

Store Manager, Urban Remedy, Berkeley, CA 2019- 2020

• Managed operations for a high-performing organic food retail location including P&L oversight, staffing, and inventory management.
• Recruited, trained, and led a team focused on delivering exceptional customer experience.
• Consistently achieved sales targets though strong relationship building and service excellence.

California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, CA Dec 2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Baccalaureate of Arts: Environmental Studies (Honors)