Holistic RN Care Management ~ An Integrative Approach
Every Patient Should Have an Advocate...
Medicine today is at times confusing and difficult to navigate. Having an RN as a witness and advocate when going to the doctor, hospital, or having a test is more important than ever. Families cannot always be available to be in this role because of managing their own lives and/or living out of town, or simply lacking the knowledge & experience to navigate a medical system that is becoming more and more complex. Having a trusted and medically knowledgeable RN to regularly care for you or your loved one or simply handle one-off situations can be the answer to this dilemma, especially when issues of dementia, ambulation, safety, and patient rights are of concern. I care for your loved ones integratively and holistically, which means I address all aspects of health & wellbeing; body, mind, heart & Spirit as all these areas are interconnected, and therefore distress in one area can affect the whole.
Medication Management
- Manage prescriptions & refills
- Fill pill boxes
- Monitor for compliance
- Educate patients on drug interactions and potential side effects
- Suggest natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals that enhance health and decrease toxic side effects
- Recommend supplements and activators that provide the nutritional foundation to keep the body functioning optimally
- Correspondence with physicians, nurses and pharmacists to insure medication lists are consistent within all patient records and kept up to date
Chronic Disease Management
- Regular and PRN (as needed) monitoring visits for vital signs, weight, and clinical assessment
- Chronic illness management; Diabetes, Heart Disease, COPD, Alzheimer's, etc.
- Individualized care plans created for clinical care needs and goals
- Periodic Memory screenings
- Arrangement of additional home care or community services as needed
- Holistic alternatives to conventional treatments that lower oxidative stress and inflammation and even reverse or prevent disease.
- Lifestyle practices and recommendations to support optimal health & wellbeing
Telemedicine Visits & Care Coordination
- Arrange and facilitate Telemedicine visits with doctors, nurses, social workers, Healthy Brain & Memory programs, or any other healthcare professionals or disciplines
- Collaboration between PCP and all other medical specialties
- Provide or coordinate safe rides to medical appointments based on client's mobility
- Manage & maintain communication through online medical charts such as MyChart, Jefferson Health and MyPennMedicine
- Advocate on client’s behalf
- Collaborate with Skilled Nursing, PT, OT, ST as needed to insure continuity of care
- Provide updates to family, POA, or other responsible parties
- Provide assistance with placement in a residential care facility should the need arise
Holistic Health for Patients
- In-person Assessments
- Re-assessment as the need arises
- Nutrition & Hydration assessment
- Healthy Diet & Lifestyle Counseling
- Suggestions for natural alternatives to medications such as supplements, activators, herbs, oils, & practices, etc.
- Recommendations for additional alternative therapies and modalities that work in harmony with allopathic medicine
- Emotional & spiritual support
- Even Pet Therapy!
Holistic Health Coaching & Stress Reduction for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one in addition to work and other family responsibilities can can be stressful, thereby taking its toll on your health & wellbeing. Self-care at this time is of utmost importance to stay healthy, happy, and as stress-free as possible as you navigate the healthcare options for your loved one.
Through proper nutrition, deep and restorative sleep, adequate exercise, the right supplements at the right dose and right time, and lifestyle practices like meditation, massage, yoga, and other complementary modalities, you can prevent stress & illness before it starts!
Contact Me to learn more
I look forward to serving you!
My home health care, RN Care Management and Nurse Advocacy services are private pay only and not covered by insurance.
Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
Phone: 610 - 993 - 0702 Email: JoannaCarmichael@Me.com Serving Delaware, Montgomery & Chester counties, Philadelphia and Bucks counties depending upon location.
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
