Maria Bustamante
Healthcare
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Critical thinker with 13 Years critical care experience as a Registered nurse. 16 Years as an FNP-C working in acute and primary care settings, Collaborative team player who posse's strong communication skills. Bilingual: Spanish/English Spoken, written. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and company's goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Catalytic Health Partners (CHP)
08.2015 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Implemented innovative strategies to address non-compliance issues among patients effectively increasing medication adherence rates.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Championed positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among staff members and encouraging teamwork.
- Managed complex caseloads while ensuring highest level of care for each patient under my supervision.
- Delivered exceptional care to diverse populations while respecting cultural differences and unique medical and mental health requirements of each patient group.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans addressing each patient''s unique needs and goals.
- Participated in development of departmental goals and objectives, contributing insights gleaned from frontline experience to inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Social determinant's of health driven integrative care plans.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses practitioners
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- . Advocated for holistic approaches in patient care considering emotional well-being alongside physical health concerns.
- Monitor care from admission to discharge through policies and procedures for transitional care program.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Management of general mental health and severe mental health considerable risk, high-cost population
- Close collaboration with local Behavioral Health homes and integrated team
- Manage Acute and chronic health conditions of High risk and high-cost members, population management
- Experience leading patient population care delivery model using clinical guidelines and protocols, participating in all responsibilities of management team including planning, goal setting, training, and metric management
- Providing mentoring and support for House calls providers
- Leading day to day collaborative efforts of providers and team members to attain highest level of successful clinical outcomes.
- Recorded patients' health histories and care provided to over 20 in home visits weekly.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Rural Health Care
Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Strong clinical knowledge, administrative and leadership talents to oversee and support staff and professionals, initiating and implementation of safety and quality processes, compliance activities for two geographical rural health clinics
- Develop and sustain operational efficiencies, internal auditing and developing corrective action plans and follow Established quality control processes for outpatient rural health clinic with measurable Metric's
- Recruitment and interviewing/hiring of talent for initial staffing of clinics
- Clinic startup/set up Mentoring of clinic nursing staff
- Policies/Procedures.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by implementing efficient scheduling practices, prioritizing urgent cases, and delegating tasks to nursing staff as needed.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner
NEXTCARE URGENT CARE
04.2010 - 12.2015
- Team player in acute care setting of urgent care patients, X ray interpretation, suturing, small minor procedures, acute women's health, oral health pre-dental acute care
- Collaboration and referral to other medical professionals in community for follow up care
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Evaluated 40 patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information evaluated and developed safe treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
TMC One
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Primary Care Role Manage acute and episodic health visits for all ages, Pediatrics to geriatrics
- CHRONIC HEALTH Management with special interest in Diabetes and mental health.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Family Nurse Practitioner
UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER @ AMADO
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Lead Nurse Practitioner for Rural Health Clinic in Amado Az
- Chronic and Acute episodic care for all ages, Newborn to Geriatrics, small minor procedures, Well woman care, Diabetes Management
- Implementation of community geared Program 'Get up get out and get moving' mental health through movement and dance.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Optimized clinic operations, contributing to improved patient access and reduced wait times for appointments.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Family Nurse Practitioner
TUCSON CLINICA MEDICA FAMILIAR
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Chronic and acute walk-in patient management, minor procedures, fracture stabilization, suturing, X-ray interpretation preliminary reporting.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Evaluated 25-30 patients assessed and managed care.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
Education
MSN with a certificate as Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ03.2008
BSN- Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ01.2006
Skills
- Highly responsive and able to of working in high accountability environments
- Strong attention to social determinant's of health and wellbeing
- Coordinate Plan, develop multiple projects/teams approach
- Excellent communication and relationship building
- Ability to function independently or as highly engaged team player
- Spanish Fluency
- Relationship Building both with team and patient population and families
- Mental health care
- Team Coordination
- Care Coordination
- Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Employee Evaluation
- Strong assessment of Mental and physical health and documentation skills
Licensure Certifications
- Advance Practice certification American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 04/2023
- ACLS/BLS/PALS, 04/2024
References
Referances Upon Request
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Rural Health Care
Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Catalytic Health Partners (CHP)
08.2015 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
TMC One
01.2013 - 08.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER @ AMADO
08.2010 - 12.2014
Family Nurse Practitioner
NEXTCARE URGENT CARE
04.2010 - 12.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
TUCSON CLINICA MEDICA FAMILIAR
01.2008 - 03.2010
MSN with a certificate as Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Phoenix
BSN- Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Phoenix
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