Amplify: Tell me a little about yourself?

Rivera-Field: My name is Jessica Rivera-Field, I am a first generation Ecuadorian American. My parents were both born in Ecuador, South America instilling in me fluency in Spanish. I was born in Harlem, New York, raised in Guttenberg, New Jersey and moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 2000. I am a wife, mother of three, Registered Nurse and Aesthetic Business Owner/Entrepreneur.

Amplify: What is the Name of your business?

Rivera-Field: The name of my business is Nurse Jess Injects, located In Sandwich, MA

Amplify: What does your business offer?

Rivera-Field: My business offers Anti-aging rejuvenation treatments with Botox and Fillers, collagen induction therapy (micro needling), Medical-grade skin care, Vampire facials, Mobile IV Drip Hydration for Immunity Boost and Vitamin Injections. I also offer Botox parties to give clients a product discount and educate them about my anti-aging products and services.

Amplify: What inspired you to get into this business?

Rivera-Field: I grew up with two hardworking parents that are both very successful entrepreneurs today.

So, you can say, the bar was set high for me as a child. I choose to climb the healthcare ladder at the age of 18, first as a CNA, LPN then RN, RN-BSN and RN-MSN. I was getting burnt out from being a bedside nurse, especially during the pandemic but I’ve always had a passion for wellness, 1:1 holistic, beauty and self-care.

My vision was to incorporate my passion and skills to better care for my family and community.

Amplify: What steps did you have to take to start a business?

Rivera-Field: I finished my Nursing degree, took multiple, advanced aesthetic certification courses including facial anatomy, advanced neurotoxin, advanced facial filler, PRP, Kybella and many more courses with a Harvard renowned Plastic Surgeon followed by a multitude of clinical practice hours and testing for acceptance into a medical providers network, fully certified, licensed, pregnant and insured Nurse Jess Injects came to life.

Amplify: What struggles did you face when starting your business?

Rivera-Field: Some of the struggles I came across initially was working in my new field. I offered my education, certifications and experience to a previous employer/established business and they turned me away, so I decided to save up money for equipment and products. I also attended networking gatherings, promotions, build a clientele and believed in my own capabilities.

Amplify: What mistakes did you learn from when starting your business?

Rivera-Field: A couple of mistakes I found myself learning from was holding myself back due to self-doubt, holding myself accountable for timely restock, timely inventory, effective promoting and pricing of services.

Amplify: Where do you see your business in five years?

Rivera-Field: In five years, I’d like to have established a thriving clientele, hopefully expanding so that I can provide job opportunities for people who want to learn and succeed within the industry.

Amplify: What are some words of inspiration you would give to an aspiring entrepreneur?

Rivera-Field: To the aspiring entrepreneur, First, keep searching for that passion that ignites you within and surround yourself with like-minded individuals! Discipline and self-encouragement are essential because you need to be able to cheer for yourself even when you don’t want to. But most important of all failure is learning and there is no shame in it.

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CONTACT INFO:
Website: Www.nursejessinjects.com
Location: 135 MA-6A, Sandwich MA 02563
Phone#: ☎️ 508-360-9850
Facebook: nursejess.injects
Instagram: @nursejessinjects
Email: www.nursejessinjects@gmail.com