Leah Bacungan, APRN, CNP

Meet Leah Bacungan, APRN, CNP

Bringing a strong nursing foundation and years of pain management experience to patients in Alamogordo

Leah Bacungan, APRN, CNP, is a nurse practitioner providing pain medicine care in Alamogordo at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Pain Management. Her connection to the community and the specialty began well before becoming a nurse practitioner: she previously worked at Alamogordo Pain Management as a certified medical assistant and later served CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico as a clinical nurse educator and quality nurse. Leah earned her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from United States University after completing bachelor's degrees in nursing and biology at New Mexico State University. Her background across pain management, nursing education, quality improvement and orthopedic patient care gives her a practical understanding of how pain can affect mobility, independence and everyday life.

Career at a Glance

• • Local pain management experience: Worked with patients at Alamogordo Pain Management beginning in 2018 before returning to the specialty as a nurse practitioner.
  • Academic achievement: Graduated from New Mexico State University as a Crimson Scholar with honors and was on the Dean's List.

Clinical Role and Leadership

At CHRISTUS Pain Management in Alamogordo, Leah provides advanced practice nursing care for adults experiencing acute and chronic pain. Her previous work in clinical education and quality gives her an additional perspective on patient education, care coordination and evidence-based clinical practice. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic provides care for conditions such as:

• • Chronic pain
  • Low back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Complex regional pain syndrome

What You Can Expect from Care with Leah Bacungan

Leah's professional background reflects an emphasis on education, communication and coordinated care. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Pain Management in Alamogordo uses a stepwise approach to pain care, beginning with conservative treatment options that may include physical therapy and medication before considering more advanced interventions when appropriate.

You can expect:

• • Clear education to help you better understand your condition and care plan
  • Care informed by her background in nursing, clinical education and pain management
  • Collaboration with other members of your health care team when appropriate
  • Attention to how pain affects mobility, function and daily activities
  • A step-by-step approach to evaluating symptoms and determining appropriate next steps