Terrevia L. Buck, MSN, BSN, RN, PHN, ACM, CMCN, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Accredited Case Manager & Certified Managed Care Nurse
Get to know Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Accredited Case Manager & Certified Managed Care Nurse, Terrevia L. Buck, who works in Los Angeles, California.
With over 25 years of experience in nursing, Terrevia is a registered nurse, a public health nurse, an accredited case manager, and a certified managed care nurse. She considers herself to be a highly organized, self-directed individual, responsible for identifying problems and implementing solutions in case management. She has a vast understanding of the importance of being attentive to detail, grasping new processes quickly, building relationships, being proactive in a fast-paced environment, and empowering others.
At present, Terrevia serves as a Corporate UM Consultant in Los Angeles, California. As such, she works directly with Health Services Leadership to investigate and facilitate resolution of complex and high profile findings. She provides direct support and consultation on corrective actions developed by departments for areas of non-compliance to ensure the compliance issue(s) is adequately addressed. In doing so, she utilizes her clinical expertise to conduct investigations and seek input from other clinical professionals as required.
Before embarking on her professional journey, Terrevia graduated with her Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Los Angeles Southwest College in 1992. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Phoenix in 1996, followed by her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2014.
In order to stay up to date in her field, she remains a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. It is the second-largest nursing organization in the world with approximately 135,000 active members.
A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. RNs fulfill a variety of job duties. In addition to their primary role in treating and caring for patients, their responsibilities also include educating patients and the public about a variety of medical conditions, as well as providing emotional support and advice to the families of their patients. Other RN job functions include leadership, research, performing diagnostic tests and analyzing results, operating medical equipment, administering medications, recording patients’ symptoms and medical histories, and assisting with patient rehabilitation and follow-up.
A Public Health Nurse (PHN) focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health, and maintenance of the health of populations. By working with whole communities, PHNs are able to educate people about health issues, improve community health and safety, as well as increase access to care.
An Accredited Case Manager (ACM) is responsible for the coordination of the various elements that are involved in the care of an individual patient. Their role is to use resources and services in the best way possible. They assist inside facilities, outside facilities and between different care environments.
A Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN) provides oversight of patient care focused on preventive measures to help keep costs down. In managed care, patients have permission to see only specifically designated healthcare professionals.
Learn More About Terrevia L. Buck:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4146590/info/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrevia-buck-msn-bsn-rn-acm-cmcn-17a09252/
