How do you find your way to a career you love, especially when you take a different path? Keisha Davis did not always know she would become a nurse, but her journey through restaurant work and experiences in hospitality shaped her approach to medicine.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Keisha switched careers and chose nursing
• How customer service skills help in aesthetics
• What it’s like to balance surgery with skincare

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Key Takeaways

1. Keisha’s journey into nursing and aesthetics highlights that career paths don’t have to be straightforward. She had a variety of experiences—ranging from brand ambassador roles to fine dining service—before deciding to pursue nursing. Each step, even those unrelated to medicine, contributed valuable skills and perspectives that now enrich her current role.

2. Both Keisha and Dr. Sturm emphasize the importance of empathy, patient comfort, and “going the extra mile”—like taking care of a patient’s hair after surgery. Keisha’s background in hospitality and customer service has shaped how she interacts with patients, making her not just technically skilled but also attuned to the emotional needs of those she cares for.

3. Keisha’s exposure to surgery during her clinical rotations ignited her passion for the field, specifically plastic and reconstructive surgery. She appreciated the blend of technical skill and artistry required, which ultimately steered her toward aesthetics. This underscores the importance of hands-on experience in discovering personal interests within a profession.

4. The work in aesthetics and medicine is not just physically demanding; it’s also emotionally and mentally taxing. Both guests discuss the challenge of being fully present for each patient, addressing their worries, and sustaining emotional resilience. They highlight the need for self-awareness and emotional management to deliver high-quality care consistently.

5. Keisha advocates for a comprehensive approach to aesthetics, incorporating skincare, injectables, facials, and other treatments. She stresses that achieving and maintaining great results comes from combining multiple modalities rather than relying on a single product or procedure. Her philosophy is to help patients feel confident and “look good and feel good,” emphasizing ongoing care and personalization.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Journey to Aesthetic Surgery

04:38 "From School to Fine Dining"

08:32 Emotional Challenges in Medicine

12:05 Ageless Beauty Routine

13:32 Visit Keisha for Injections

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