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Angelina Bucu

Angelina Bucu

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer as US citizen:

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 11 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis and eventual and successful management and patient education. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. In-depth knowledge of ECW and Practice Fusion EMR systems.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

Driven Care Dba Rume Medical Group
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Carewell, Inc
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided quality healthcare to patients in the underserved areas in efforts to improve their physical, mental health and most specifically their sexual health
  • Ordered laboratory tests, after a thorough physical exam, to determine which organ system need medical attention and thereby allowed me to prescribe/order medications, digital imagings, physical/ occupational therapy and psychiatric management in collaboration with specialist physicians
  • Patients and their families were given education and follow up to manage patients' well-being.

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Mind Body Solutions
04.2021 - 07.2021

same functions as Certified Nurse Practitioner as above

Certified Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

Casa Medica Hospitalists
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Extensive Pain Primary and Urgent Care Center of Nevada
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Resolves the needs of patients with acute and chronic pain and to decrease opioid abuse within the chronic pain environment
  • Prescribes medications to patients and assesses their condition
  • Monitors and classifies the type of pain a patient is experiencing and determine if the medication the patient is receiving is effective
  • May change medications to more effectively manage a patient's pain, make other changes, such as altering the amount of medication the patient receives, and prepared to handle complications from long-term use of medication and monitor patients for signs of dependency or organ failure, identifies potential side effects from medication, order medical tests and diagnose complications.

Certified Nurse Practitioner/Manager Trainee

Dialysis Preceptorship
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • The implementation of a preceptor training program is an integral step to improving the education of nurses entering the specialty of nephrology nursing
  • This preceptor training model integrates the components of the preceptor, orienter, educational support, administrative support, and incentives to form a basis for an effective preceptor program model This model was piloted in a group of outpatient dialysis facilities
  • Benefits were achieved from the program, including nursing growth, leadership development, and anticipated improved nurse recruitment and retention.

Certified Nurse Practitioner

CareNow Urgent Care
05.2020 - 06.2020

same functions as Certified Nurse Practitioner as above

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

NEM Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed medical examinations, developed treatment plans, reviewed laboratory results, and administered treatments to acute and chronic patients, including patients requiring specialized care
  • Organized the administration of patient records and managed the scheduling for 20-25 patient visits
  • Built relationships with patients and their families and advocated to effectively address patient needs
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Essential Medical Clinic
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinica Familiar de los Latinos/AMH Comprehensive Community Health Center
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Same duties and responsibilities as FNP above

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Complete Care Community Health Center
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Los Angeles Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Same FNP job description as above

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Community Health Centers
12.2015 - 02.2016

same functions as FNP above

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
04.2013 - 11.2015
  • Same FNP job description as above

Director of Patient Care Services

DAN Home Health Services
04.2011 - 07.2015
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Other functions of Home Health Director of Patient Care Services as stated below

Supervised Family Nurse Practitioner

Rampart Multy-Specialty Medical Group
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Same FNP job description as supervised by MD pending licensure

Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse Supervisor

Rampart Multispecialty Group
04.2011 - 01.2012
  • Supervised outpatient clinic operations to effectively utilize available staff, resources, and equipment to deliver high quality service and experience for patients clinic visits

Director of Patient Care Services

Comprehensive Certified Home Health Services Of CA
01.2011 - 03.2011

same functions as Home Health Director of Patient Care Services shown below

Director of Patient Care Services

ChartWell Home Health Services
07.2009 - 12.2010
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

RN Supervisor to Director of Patient Care Services

Hollywood Home Health Services, Inc
05.2006 - 06.2009
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, PTs, OTs, CHHAs
  • Supervised nursing management, re-certifications, resumptions of care of processes
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized Performance Improvement functions to meet State, Federal and Accreditation requirements
  • Coordinated events, engaging nearly 50 specialists across clinical disciplines, to train staff on care plans and standards plans mandated by MEDICARE/JCAHO guidelines
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Staff Nurse

Good Samaritan Medical Center
11.2004 - 04.2006
  • Assisted in deliveries and intensive nursing care of sick neonates 3-4 times a week, on 12 hour day-shifts
  • Worked with families, caregivers, neonatal physical/occupation therapists to ease patient discharge.

Registered Nurse

Glendale Adventist Medical Center
08.2003 - 11.2004
  • Assisted in deliveries and intensive nursing care of sick neonates 3-4 times a week, on 12 hour night- shifts
  • Worked with families, caregivers, neonatal physical/occupation therapists to ease patient discharge.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Providers for Home Health Services
08.2003 - 09.2004
  • Provided patient care, maintained schedules, performed in-home medical assessments, and coordinated communication between patients and various medical departments
  • Facilitated skilled nursing visits for admissions, recertification, resumption of care, discharges and conducted joint visits with RN/LVN/ CHHA to assure clinical competence and accuracy of OASIS documentation, prevent LUPA episodes, utilize supplies and visits efficiently
  • Participated in weekly conferences with staff and served on agency committees
  • Assisted office with management of visiting staff, trained new staff and maintained low turnover rate.

Skin Care and Aesthetic Therapist

Dr. Angelina D. Bucu Pediatric Clinic
07.1996 - 08.2002


  • Delivered unprecedented service to clients through personalized consultations, making experience unique for each client.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
  • Provided skin and aesthetic therapy for skin diseases and patients' aesthetic concerns

Pediatrician

Dr. Angelina D. Bucu Pediatric Clinic
07.1984 - 08.2002
  • Provided outpatient/hospital consults and management of acute and chronic pediatric patients from newborns to 18 year old patients.
  • Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
  • Monitored and assessed childhood developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities of pediatric patients.
  • Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
  • Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.


Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CA
12.2011

Bachelor's - Nursing

Adventist University of The Philippines
Cavite City, Philippines
04.2002

M.D. - Medicine

Univ of The East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
04.1977

Bachelor of Science - Preparatory Medicine

University of The Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
12.1972

Skills

  • BLS/ACLS
  • EClinicalWorks/Practice Fusion/EPIC
  • Administrative experience
  • Time management
  • Documentation review
  • HIPAA
  • English - Expert
  • Filipino/Tagalog/Visayan - Expert
  • Medical Spanish - Intermediate
  • Women's Health Exams
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Health Promotion

Additional Information

  • Nursing Licenses APRN CNP/RN Expires: , October 2024 State: NV NP-C /RN Expires: Nov 2024 State: CA

Timeline

Certified Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

Driven Care Dba Rume Medical Group
11.2021 - 06.2023

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Carewell, Inc
08.2021 - 10.2021

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Mind Body Solutions
04.2021 - 07.2021

Certified Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

Casa Medica Hospitalists
02.2021 - 03.2021

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Extensive Pain Primary and Urgent Care Center of Nevada
11.2020 - 01.2021

Certified Nurse Practitioner/Manager Trainee

Dialysis Preceptorship
07.2020 - 10.2020

Certified Nurse Practitioner

CareNow Urgent Care
05.2020 - 06.2020

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

NEM Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2020

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Essential Medical Clinic
02.2019 - 06.2019

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinica Familiar de los Latinos/AMH Comprehensive Community Health Center
06.2018 - 02.2019

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Complete Care Community Health Center
09.2017 - 12.2017

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Los Angeles Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2017

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Community Health Centers
12.2015 - 02.2016

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
04.2013 - 11.2015

Supervised Family Nurse Practitioner

Rampart Multy-Specialty Medical Group
02.2012 - 03.2013

Director of Patient Care Services

DAN Home Health Services
04.2011 - 07.2015

Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse Supervisor

Rampart Multispecialty Group
04.2011 - 01.2012

Director of Patient Care Services

Comprehensive Certified Home Health Services Of CA
01.2011 - 03.2011

Director of Patient Care Services

ChartWell Home Health Services
07.2009 - 12.2010

RN Supervisor to Director of Patient Care Services

Hollywood Home Health Services, Inc
05.2006 - 06.2009

Registered Staff Nurse

Good Samaritan Medical Center
11.2004 - 04.2006

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Providers for Home Health Services
08.2003 - 09.2004

Registered Nurse

Glendale Adventist Medical Center
08.2003 - 11.2004

Skin Care and Aesthetic Therapist

Dr. Angelina D. Bucu Pediatric Clinic
07.1996 - 08.2002

Pediatrician

Dr. Angelina D. Bucu Pediatric Clinic
07.1984 - 08.2002

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science

Bachelor's - Nursing

Adventist University of The Philippines

M.D. - Medicine

Univ of The East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Preparatory Medicine

University of The Philippines
Angelina Bucu