WOMEN TO WATCH
2016

MONICA FLETCHER

NURSE PRACTITIONER
ARKANSAS PLASTIC SURGERY

I have been a nurse practitioner since 1991 and have been with Arkansas Plastic Surgery and Dr. Gary Talbert for 13 years. Prior to Arkansas Plastic Surgery, most of my nursing career, including my training, was spent at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. I am certified by the American Board of Nursing; a member of American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses, and a member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists. I have recently been invited to join the Galderma faculty as a nurse injector trainer, including training on the injection of products such as Dysport and Restylane. I am excited about the opportunity to help others who are just starting their career to master the art of facial aesthetics. In 2015, I launched Monica Fletcher Consulting, offering services as a plastic surgery and fashion consultant, personal stylist and shopper. This enabled me to combine my passion for plastic surgery with my love for fashion and style.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

BEST CAREER MOMENT SO FAR:

I have absolutely loved everything about being a nurse and every single type of nursing position that I have ever had, from working with babies to the elderly. I have been very blessed to have a career and a profession that I truly love. I have never had one of those days where I dreaded going to work. I love everything I do.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED:

Always be true to yourself and Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB:

I have a passion for helping people to feel better about themselves whether it’s through surgery, injections, or a skin treatment. There are a lot of options now, and more becoming available each day, to enhance your own natural beauty and well-being.

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?

My mother, Judy Lowery, for all of her love and showing me how to be a strong woman and a loving mother. She instilled in me the importance of faith in God, a strong work ethic, volunteering in the community and caring for others. She is the first one that showed me that you can have a successful career as a woman and a family. You can do it all.

FAVORITE PART OF LIVING IN LITTLE ROCK:

Growing up in a small town and spending as much time as possible on my grandparents’ farm, I love the mix of both worlds in Little Rock. It’s like being exposed to a big city with our arts, entertainment, culture, and great restaurants, but you can also get away from it all and get back to nature too. It’s a big city with a small-town Southern feel.

ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR 18-YEAR-OLD SELF:

Do not be afraid to try or afraid of failure, and “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” - Neale Donald Walsch

BIGGEST CHALLENGES OR OBSTACLES YOU’VE FACED IN YOUR CAREER:

Definitely the balance of having a family and a career. You can’t do everything on your own. It is O.K. to ask for help when you need it, whether it be from family and friends or from co-workers.

HOW YOU DEFINE SUCCESS:

Success is being the woman that I was raised to be, having a strong faith in God, being a good mother, a loyal friend, and a compassionate nurse. Success is also enjoying what you do, spending time with the ones that matter most, being generous, and giving to others.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

NEIGHBORHOOD:

Heights

HOMETOWN:

Ashdown, Arkansas

LAST GOOD READ:

“The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks and “#Girlboss” by Sophia Amoruso

FAVORITE FOOD:

French fries

FAVORITE LUNCH SPOT:

Cheers

FIRST THING YOU DO AT THE OFFICE:

Get a bottle of water and check emails

LATEST SPLURGE:

Leather jacket from Scarlet

THINGS YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK:

Exercise, volunteer, read and spend time with my children

DREAM VACATION:

Greece

FAVORITE SONG:

Can’t pick just one. I like all music!

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