Monarch Patient Advocates

About My Services:

• Type(s) of Advocacy: Cancer, Health Insurance, Health Management, Medical / Navigational, Medical Billing & Claims, Other
• Years of Experience: 3 years

I am Registered Nurse with 23 years experience. I have extensive background in navigating the complex medical system and getting you the care you need to have whole health and well being. I have an extensive background in cardiac, orthopedic, medical surgical, home health, diabetes, breast cancer, gastroenterology, dialysis and the Veteran Health Care system.

Additional Skills:

• Assistance with understanding a new diagnosis or complicated medical condition
• Review Medical Reports
• Create a medical history timeline
• Speak with healthcare providers and family members on your behalf
• Attend doctor’s appointments with you, taking notes and putting them in an easy to read format
• Assistance with finding long term care, rehabilitation, and home health services
• Advocate on your behalf or a loved one’s behalf in the hospital setting
• Assistance with selecting physicians and treatment options that make sense for you
• Coordinating care when leaving the hospital
• Assistance with second opinions and clinical trials.
• Provide assistance with insurance and billing questions
• Assistance with maximizing your health insurance benefits
• Review medical bills for excessive or inflated charges
• Assistance with navigating the Veteran Administrations healthcare system and getting you the care you earned
• Exploring alternative treatments including holistic and integrative options
• Connecting patients and family members with support groups and counseling service
• An in-depth review of medications, interactions, nutrient-blocking effects, and contraindications
• Develop customized care plan to address identified areas of concern
• Provide Patient Safety and Healthcare Education Seminars in a group or one-on-one setting

 

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Education, Training, & Experience:

 

Education:

• Nursing
  • Methodist Healthcare System
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
  • United States Institute of Surgical Research
  • Defense Health Agency

 

Educational Advocacy Certification: Yes

• From: Bridgehealth Advocates

 

Licensed Professional: Yes

• License Type: Nurse
  • License #: 643518