Roma Bhagia FNP-C
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
I am a motivated, dedicated, and reliable FNP-C interested in advancing my career. I have a positive attitude and compassionate bedside manner. I am calm under pressure with solid critical thinking and clinical skills. I am a Daisy award recipient with leadership and collaboration skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
ARC Orthopedic Group/ACO Orthopedic Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed preoperative and postoperative care and process with patients.
- Administered joint and bursa injections
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented histories to gather information and identify health issues
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions and pain.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and educational and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Advocated for patients, helped them navigate the insurance system, and connected them with community resources
- Advanced cultural competence in the practice environment through efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition using EMR.
- Assessed, dressed and undressed wounds, and performed wound care
Staff RN- Medical/Surgical Orthopedics/Oncology Department
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Accurately documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and chemotherapy via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Chair of harm reduction team responsible for wound care, infection prevention, implementation of evidence based practice strategies, and fall prevention
- Chair of unit-based council implementing staff driven improvements to patient care
- Operated skills lab stations to teach and test competency of other nurses’ clinical skills
- Precepted new graduate nurses in their transition to practice
- Developed, updated and coordinated the patient’s plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the care continuum
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate using Cerner EMR
- Provided culturally competent education for pre and post-operative patients, trauma patients, chronic disease management, and bariatric patients
COVID-19 Testing RN
TrueCare24
11.2020 - 04.2021
Delivery Coordinator
Great Plates Delivered
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Scheduled and supervised 3 drivers delivering daily meals to senior citizens, disabled people, and high-risk groups through the county’s Great Plates Delivered program
Medical Scribe
ARC Orthopedic Group
09.2015 - 02.2019
Laboratory Research Assistant
Rizzo Plant Pathology Laboratory
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Contributed to multiple research projects and publications on the invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora Ramorum
- Developed research skills such as PCR, chemical inventory, laboratory safety skills, and proper PPE application
Office Manager
UC Davis Campus Recreation and Unions Building Services
03.2012 - 06.2015
Orthopedics Intern
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
09.2012 - 06.2013
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Charles Drew University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
University of California, Davis
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Calabasas High School
06.2011
Skills
- EHR proficiency on multiple platforms (Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks)
- Joint injections and aspirations
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Interpretation of imaging studies (x-rays, MRI’s, CT scans)
- Rapid and comprehensive patient assessment
- Wound vacuum application and management
- Care of complex wounds
- Infection control, patient education and health promotion
- Oral, IV, subcutaneous, and IM medication administration
- IV insertion, infusion, and management
- Chemotherapy infusion and blood transfusion
- Ostomy and chest tube care
- Telemetry lead placement and cardiac rhythm assessment
- Preventative care
Accomplishments
- Daisy Foundation Award Recipient, 10/22
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 06/20 - Present
Credentials
- FNP-C
- BSN
- RN
Volunteer Experience
- Arthritis Foundation, Jingle Bell Run Fundraiser and Booth Operator, 08/17 - Present, West Hills, CA
- Thoroughbred Therapy, Therapy Assistant and Barn Assistant, 09/20 - Present, Simi Valley, CA
- Neighborhood Emergency Response Team, Safety Drill Coordinator, 10/19 - 04/21, San Francisco, CA
- Relay for Life, Luminaria Ceremony Leader and Team Coordinator, 02/10 - Present, Calabasas, CA
- Motion Picture and Television Fund, Activity Coordinator and Patient Care Volunteer, 06/08 - 09/15
- West Hills Hospital, Unit Assistant, Front Desk, and Patient Transport Volunteer, 04/08 - 06/11
References
Available upon request.
Certificationsandskills
AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, CA Furnishing License, CA Nurse Practitioner License, CA RN License, 95224434, 07/20, American Red Cross, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Los Angeles Blue Hospital Fire Safety Card, EHR proficiency on multiple platforms such as Epic, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks, Joint injections and aspirations, Interpretation of imaging studies such as x-rays, MRI’s, and CT scans, Rapid and comprehensive patient assessment, Wound vac application and management, Care of complex wounds, Infection control, Oral, IV, and subcutaneous, and IM medication administration, IV insertion, infusion, and management, Coordinating with a multidisciplinary health care team in a busy environment
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
ARC Orthopedic Group/ACO Orthopedic Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
Staff RN- Medical/Surgical Orthopedics/Oncology Department
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
COVID-19 Testing RN
TrueCare24
11.2020 - 04.2021
Delivery Coordinator
Great Plates Delivered
03.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Scribe
ARC Orthopedic Group
09.2015 - 02.2019
Laboratory Research Assistant
Rizzo Plant Pathology Laboratory
03.2013 - 06.2015
Orthopedics Intern
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
09.2012 - 06.2013
Office Manager
UC Davis Campus Recreation and Unions Building Services
03.2012 - 06.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Charles Drew University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
University of California, Davis
High School Diploma -
Calabasas High School
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