A true partner in healthcare
After 30 years at the bedside, I know how overwhelming the system can feel. I walk alongside you through every diagnosis, every decision, and every step of recovery.
30+ Years in Nursing
RN, BSN — from the ER to the OR
Surgical & Chronic Care
Orthopedics, heart failure, COPD, and more
Your Advocate, Not Your Doctor
I’m here to listen, not direct
Research shows that patients forget up to 80% of what a provider tells them during a clinical visit. This is what happens when the human brain is frightened, overwhelmed, and being asked to absorb complex medical information in a 15-minute window.
I slow down the process. I make sure you understand what you heard, what comes next, and what to watch for.
I have worked in emergency departments, surgical suites, intensive care units, and inpatient rehabilitation. I have been the nurse at the bedside and the manager coordinating the team. I know how the clinical system works and I know exactly where patients get lost inside it.
What I do now is take everything I learned in those 30 years and put it entirely toward serving you. Along the way, you’ll build the skills to communicate with your own healthcare providers with more confidence, long after our work together ends.
ONE FOCUSED NEED
Sometimes you need support for one specific moment: a new diagnosis you don’t fully understand, lab results that don’t make sense, or an appointment coming up that you want to feel prepared for.
This option gives you exactly what you need without requiring a long-term commitment.
Learn MoreONGOING SUPPORT
For patients facing a specific procedure or surgery, I walk through the entire episode of care with you. That means preparing you before the procedure so nothing comes as a surprise.
Especially valuable for adult children supporting a parent through a surgical procedure. I stay with you through recovery until you feel confident moving forward on your own.
Learn MoreCOMPLEX CARE
For patients managing a chronic condition or a long recovery, I provide ongoing support across three to six months. We check in regularly, work through new information as it comes, and adjust as your situation changes.
A shepherd is a steady presence for as long as you need one, available to the patient directly or to a family member coordinating care.
Learn MoreWhether you are preparing for a procedure, managing a condition, or trying to help someone you love through a difficult time, the first step is a conversation. There’s no commitment and no paperwork.
You can schedule a consultation with the button below. If you have a specific question instead, send me a message and I’ll get back to you.
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