Michigan · Nurse-Led
A Patient Advocate Who Speaks the Hospital's Language
Confused by a diagnosis? Worried about a loved one in the hospital? Christine is a Registered Nurse and certified doula who walks beside families through every medical decision — from the ER to discharge to recovery at home.
How a Nurse Patient Advocate Helps
Hospital Visits & Bedside Support
I sit with you during rounds, translate medical jargon, and make sure every question gets answered before decisions are made.
Care Plan Review
I review your treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions with a nurse's eye — flagging gaps, conflicts, or missed referrals.
Second-Opinion Coordination
When something doesn't feel right, I help you find specialists, prepare records, and frame the questions that get real answers.
Family Communication
I keep distant family members updated and aligned so you can focus on healing, not phone calls.
Insurance & Billing Triage
I help you read claims, appeal denials, and connect with billing advocates when costs don't add up.
End-of-Life & Elder Care
Compassionate guidance through advance directives, hospice decisions, and honoring a loved one's wishes.
Why a Nurse Makes a Different Kind of Patient Advocate
Most patient advocates come from billing, social work, or peer-support backgrounds. Christine brings 20+ years of bedside nursing — meaning she reads charts fluently, recognizes red flags, and speaks the same clinical language as the team caring for you. That's the difference between someone taking notes and someone who can actually push back when something isn't right.
- Registered Nurse with two decades of clinical experience
- MDHHS Certified Doula serving families across Michigan
- Trained in family-centered, trauma-informed advocacy
- Medicaid, HSA, and FSA accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a patient advocate do?
A patient advocate helps you understand diagnoses, ask the right questions, review treatment plans, attend appointments, coordinate second opinions, and ensure your wishes are respected across the care team.
How is a nurse patient advocate different?
A nurse advocate brings clinical fluency — reading charts, spotting medication conflicts, and pushing back on care gaps that non-clinical advocates may miss.
How much does a patient advocate cost?
Rates depend on scope. Call (586) 260-6762 for a free 15-minute consult and a transparent quote based on what your family actually needs.
Ready to talk to a patient advocate?
Free 15-minute consult — no pressure, no commitment.
Call (586) 260-6762