Our Staff

Pam Phelps

Born and raised in Butler County living in the Brooklyn community. My parents are Miles & Wilma Tomes. I graduated from Butler County High in 1995. Attended WKU and graduated with my nursing degree in 1999, and worked as critical care nurse for 10 yrs @ Medical Center. Returned to WKU Finishing my MSN in 2009, and have practiced as APRN with Dr. Hammad since July 2009.
Married in March 2000 to Brandon. We adopted Anna Claire in 2008 from Tver, Russia and then Alex in 2011 from Moscow. I enjoy being involved in North Butler Elementary’s PTO where my children attend school. I have served as their president for two consecutive years. I am very active in our local church teaching youth classes.

Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson is a Butler County resident born and raised. She is the daughter of Jerry and Linda Hunt. In May, 2008 she married Caleb Johnson. In August 2014 they welcomed their daughter to the world, Ella Kate. Academically, she attended Butler County High School and graduated within the top 10 of her class in 2004. She attended Western KY University and graduated with an Associate Degree of Nursing 2007, Bachelor’s of Nursing 2009, and Masters of Nursing 2012. While attending Western KY University in 2006 she started at the Medical Center of Bowling Green as an Emergency Department Technician and in 2008 she transitioned into a Emergency Department Nurse. While working on her Master’s Degree she continued working in the Emergency Department for 4 years. After graduating in 2012 she wanted to work within her community so therefore in August 2012 she began her career with Dr. Hammad as a Nurse Practitioner. Furthermore since 2014 she has provided services at Green River Youth Development Center which is part of the Kentucky Department Juvenile Justice. She has continued to stay active in her community by being an active member of the BC Drug Free program which helps educate and provide awareness to adolescents.

Shira Hughes

Born and raised in Butler County. Parents are Craig and Becky Hankins. Graduated from Butler County High School in 2005. Attended and Graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2009 with my Bachelor Degree and 2013 with my Masters of Nursing. I worked in Emergency Care for 7 years. I have practiced as an APRN since 2014 with Dr. Hammad. Married to Wade Hughes since June 2014 and have 2 stepsons Matthew and Brandon.

Kerissa McKinney

Kim Drake