Punam Bhakta

Punam Bhakta, MSN, FNP-BC, PHN, is a skilled healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing and nursing education. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Nurse Practitioner at Aury Health, LLC, Punam launched a telederm service for Arizona residents, focusing on various dermatological conditions. As a Special Faculty member at Creighton University, Punam instructs Community Health and Medical-Surgical Nursing courses. Previous roles include Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at DermRight, Palliative Care and Pain Management Nurse Practitioner at St. Joseph's Hospital, and Family Nurse Practitioner at Scripps Coastal Medical Center, where care was provided to a diverse patient population. Early career experiences include ICU nursing and serving as a Student Nurse Practitioner. Punam holds a Master's degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from UCLA and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from UC Irvine.