Meet the Team
of Temmen Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida
Erica Rivera
NP-C Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Injector
Meet Erica Rivera, your board-certified nurse practitioner and injector. Erica is Boston-born and Tampa-raised since she was 10 years old. She is a 2008 alumna of Academy of the Holy Names. She has been a nurse since 2011 and a nurse practitioner and injector since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of South Florida and a Master of Science in Nursing degree from South University.
In 2012, she met Dr. Temmen while working in a hospital surgical department. Erica took a position at the surgery center where Dr. Temmen was working at the time. The two of them clicked with an instant friendship, understanding, and respect for each other. They would dream and joke of one day building a practice together and changing the world. She has been Dr. Temmen's right-hand woman during the whole process of building and starting Temmen Plastic Surgery.
Erica loves the physicality of surgery and loves helping patients transform their lives the way they always dreamed of. She cares deeply for her patients, so don't be surprised if you share personal conversations, a hug, a laugh, or a tearful moment. Away from the office, Erica shares her time with her loving, supportive husband, Marcos, who loves watching her shine. They have two beautiful children whom they love spending time with. In her free time, she enjoys music, singing, traveling, cooking (and eating), and spending time with her tight-knit family and dear friends.
Kaylie Kushmer
Lead Cosmetic Consultant
Meet our Lead Cosmetic Consultant, Kaylie Kushmer. Kaylie joins our team as a fifth-generation Tampa native and a 2011 graduate of the University of South Florida, where she majored in business. She joins us with a diverse background ranging from sports marketing, international clean water work, real estate, hospitality, and plastic surgery.
Her passions are building genuine relationships with people from all walks of life, traveling, "city homesteading" with her backyard chickens and garden, live sports, and being on the water. She creates joy in her life by giving back to her local community through her church and abroad through clean water initiatives. She once visited Brazil, Peru, and Colombia all in one day via a hollowed-out tree canoe on the Amazon River. Kaylie has even dug wells in remote regions of Nepal. Her favorite way to stay healthy and active is Lagree Pilates, walking, biking, and rollerblading on Bayshore Blvd.
Rose Soleimani
Front Desk & Social Media Coordinator
Rose Soleimani was born and raised in Tallahassee. Rose graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Social Sciences. She joined us in October 2023 when she and her fiance moved to South Florida, bringing with her a strong background in retail marketing and law.
Rose is the first person you will speak with here at Temmen Plastic Surgery, providing a welcoming demeanor and exceptional customer service. She values her professional relationships with patients and ensures a smooth process throughout the office.
In her free time, Rose loves exploring the city, shopping, and spending time with her fiance, family, and pets. Away from the office, she enjoys cooking various foods, playing tennis, and cherishing moments with her loved ones.
Amanda Gudites
Medical Assistant
Amanda is our Medical Aesthetic Assistant and she meets with our surgical patients for both pre-operative and post operative appointments. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to Naples, Florida with her family at the age of 10. She feels that move was meant to be as she has discovered she is not built for cold weather!
Amanda obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Business in 2006 from Hodges University in Naples, FL. She has been self-employed as a home-based Travel Advisor since 2017 which allows her to do a little extra traveling. She really loves helping people make memories!
She also attended the Aveda Institute of St. Petersburg in 2012 where she received her Esthetics License. She has experience working in Medical Spas and Plastic Surgery offices in both Florida and Colorado. This experience has allowed her to build an extensive knowledge of both invasive & non-invasive aesthetic procedures.
She has spent years being a part of various networking groups in the Tampa Bay Area where she was once awarded for being one of the top 100 networkers out of over 1500 active members.
Amanda has an immense love for all animals and finds great pleasure in finding rescue animals new homes. In her free time she enjoys volunteering with local animal shelters by walking and fostering dogs that are waiting for their forever families. Since the loss of her two beloved dogs Ellie and Pumbaa; she has taken on pet-sitting as another fun way to get her animal fix! Outside of the office Amanda loves to travel, see live music, practices pilates, rollerblades, enjoys visiting the local beaches & trying out new restaurants. Good coffee, Italian food and ice cream are her weaknesses! She can't wait to meet you and to assist you through your surgical journey with Dr. Temmen and the rest of the team!
