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Bridget Jablonski
Bridget Jablonski
MSN, MBA, RN, BCPA
Vital Link Healthcare Advocates
Advocate Location
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Decision Support
Decision Support
Email Advocate
Advocate Location
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Advocate Specialty
Medical Guidance
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Decision Support
Decision Support
How I Can Help
Please schedule an initial consultation online here: https://vitallinkadvocates.com/services-triage/ ***Professional advocacy consultation and service fees are NOT covered by insurance*** If you have questions please send us an email (see below). __________________________________________________________________________ I'm guessing if you are here searching for a patient advocate, you may be feeling uncertain, confused, or frustrated trying to navigate your way through the fragmented healthcare system. Perhaps you're looking for someone to listen, help you ask the right questions, and discover the root cause of your symptoms. You might be feeling overwhelmed with a new, serious, or life-threatening diagnosis and wonder what to do next. Maybe you are managing one or more chronic conditions and would like to improve continuity of care between multiple specialists. Often people contact us for help coordinating care for a loved one while juggling a career and family responsibilities. It's possible that you live out of state and are trying to care for a loved one living in Arizona. You may feel uncertain about making decisions or unaware of the resources available in an area you're less familiar with. It can be stressful and exhausting to be pulled in so many different directions while trying to keep your loved ones safe and healthy. With over 22 years of nursing experience helping people with complex illness and board certification in patient advocacy, I help patients and their caregivers, save time and energy, reduce stress, and experience peace of mind. Whether you're amid a healthcare crisis, managing chronic illness, or looking to improve your overall health, I can help. Please schedule a consultation at www.VitalLinkAdvocates.com
Important Information About Me
- I am insured.
- My geographical area of practice is Phoenix, Arizona .
Formal Education
The University of Phoenix, M.S.N., 2004 The University of Phoenix, M.B.A., Healthcare Management, 2004 The University of Iowa, B.S.N., 1997
Why I Became a Professional Health Care Advocate
I have always had a strong desire to help and to care for others. Nothing gives me more gratification than knowing I've made a positive difference. My interest in science and medicine combined with this passion for caring eventually led me to the field of nursing. Patient advocacy is a hallmark of the nursing profession, although there are often many barriers particularly in the hospital environment, which is often task-based, lacking in staff support or resources, and often involves increasingly complex and burdensome documentation requirements that hinder nurse-patient interactions. Doing what's best for the patient can be difficult if the nurse does not have adequate family, physician, administrative, or organizational support. As a bedside nurse, I have experienced the struggle of providing the kind of care I knew my patients deserved while juggling the demands of a high acuity patient load or coping with inadequate staffing. I have also experienced frustration as a patient and caregiver trying to navigate an inefficient and often overwhelming system. I believe that patient advocacy, like nursing, is a calling and advocates like myself are drawn to this profession by unique personal and/or professional experiences, a desire to help individuals and contribute to the greater good.
Professional Organizations and Affiliations
Additional Training: University of Arizona/RN Patient Advocates Learning Intensive (iRNPA), 2018 Certifications: Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), 2019 Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC), 2019 Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) 2004 - 2008 Memberships & Affiliations: Arizona Association of Patient Advocates (AAPA), Founding Member The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA), Member National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC), Member Washington State Health Advocacy Assoc. (WASHAA), Member RN Patient Advocates National Network, Member National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA), Member Association for Vascular Access (AVA), Member Arizona Vascular Access Network (AzVAN), Member American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA), Member Awards: Mayo Clinic Mae Berry Award for Service Excellence Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Individual Award for Service Excellence Additional Professional Activities: Arizona Association of Patient Advocates, Interim Secretary National Council of State Boards of Nursing, NCLEX-RN Panel of Judges Mayo Clinic House Wide Team Leader Meeting, Co-Chair Mayo Clinic Nursing Practice Subcommittee, Member Mayo Clinic Solid Organ Transplant Service Excellence Team, Member American Cancer Society "I Can Cope" Certified Program Facilitator
Additional Skills & Attributes
My experience as a Registered Nurse allows me to help clients overcome barriers, avoid pitfalls, and efficiently flow through the medical system. My services allow clients to focus their energy on healing, recovery, and quality of life while we take care of the rest. I have cared for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings with complex healthcare needs over the past 24+ years. I have experience in a variety of medical-surgical subspecialty areas as well as an extensive background in Oncology and Transplant Medicine. Extensive experience with: Cancer (solid tumor and hematologic) Multiple Myeloma Leukemia Lymphoma Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Stem Cell Transplant Liver, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant Chemotherapy Vascular Access Devices (PICC, Port-A-Cath, Apheresis & Dialysis catheters, etc.) Blood Transfusion and numerous other intravenous infusions Medication Review and Education Communication with healthcare providers and family Health education Care coordination Other interests: Infertility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Brachioradial Pruritus Benign Myoclonic Infantile Epilepsy