Bridget Nichols

MSN, MBA, RN, VA-BC, BCPA
Vital Link Healthcare Advocates
Bridget
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Bridget Nichols

MSN, MBA, RN, VA-BC, BCPA
Vital Link Healthcare Advocates
Advocate Location
Cave Creek , AZ 85331
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Wellness & Lifestyle
TeleAdvocacy Available
Paid Consultations Only
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How I Can Help
With over 28 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.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Phoenix, Arizona
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
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.
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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
Faith Experience
  • Catholicism
  • Christianity
Additional Skills
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 28+ 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
CAR-T
Liver Transplant
Kidney Transplant
Pancreas Transplant
Heart Transplant
Lung Transplant
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Vascular Access Devices (PICC, Port-A-Cath, Apheresis & Dialysis catheters, etc.)
Blood Transfusions, IVIG, and numerous other intravenous infusions
Medication Review and Education
Communication with healthcare providers and family
Health education
Care coordination

Other areas of interest:
Infertility
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Benign Myoclonic Infantile Epilepsy
Professional Affiliations
Additional Training:
University of Arizona/RN Patient Advocates Learning Intensive (iRNPA), 2018

Certifications:
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), 2022 - present
Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC), 2022 - present
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) 2004 - 2008

Memberships & Affiliations:
Arizona Association of Patient Advocates (AAPA), Founding Member
Association for Vascular Access (AVA), Member
Arizona Vascular Access Network (AzVAN), 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