Star Bumbanac

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of advanced practice experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, telemedicine, and medical weight management. Recently completed comprehensive hands-on Botox and Dermal Filler certification training and pursuing a transition into aesthetic medicine. Brings extensive consultation experience, procedural expertise, strong patient communication skills, and a proven ability to build long-term patient relationships.

Known for clinical excellence, patient safety, and delivering personalized treatment plans that improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Nurse Practitioner - WELLNOW URGENT CARE / LIV BY WELLNOW

(2019-01)

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan in both urgent care and telemedicine settings.
• Perform high-volume patient consultations while maintaining strong patient satisfaction.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and educate patients regarding treatment options, risks, and expectations.
• Provide GLP-1 weight management services, nutritional counseling, and ongoing patient support.
• Build long-term patient relationships through trust, communication, and personalized care.
• Utilize consultation-based care models that translate directly to aesthetic medicine.

Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department & Pediatrics - CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

• Evaluate and manage acute illnesses and injuries in emergency and outpatient settings.
• Provide comprehensive pediatric and adult patient care.
• Perform procedures and emergency interventions while maintaining patient safety.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and follow-up care.

Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department & Pediatrics - CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL

(2024-01)

• Evaluate and manage acute illnesses and injuries in emergency and outpatient settings.
• Provide comprehensive pediatric and adult patient care.
• Perform procedures and emergency interventions while maintaining patient safety.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and follow-up care.

Nurse Practitioner - TEAM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed complex medical patients in post-acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care - CROUSE HOSPITAL

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Diagnosed and treated emergency and urgent care patients.
• Performed procedures including wound management, suturing, and splinting.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Veterans Administration Medical Center

Nurse Manager, Emergency Department - SUNY Upstate Medical University

Nurse Educator, Emergency Department & Urgent Care - Faxton St. Luke's Hospital

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner - SUNY Upstate College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Human Services (Counseling & Mental Health) - Cazenovia College

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Crouse Hospital School of Nursing