Kristy Dalechek-Shell

BSN, RN, BCPA,
Haven Healthcare Advocates
Kristy

Kristy Dalechek-Shell

BSN, RN, BCPA,
Haven Healthcare Advocates
Advocate Location
Odessa , FL 33556
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I have over 30 years of experience in health, wellness and medicine. That experience, coupled with my doctorate level studies in nursing leadership and public health have afforded me a deeper understanding of our healthcare system.

I am dedicated to guiding you and your loved ones through the complexities of the healthcare system.
My services include:

-Communication & Coordination: Liaise with healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication.
-Appointment Support: Prepare for and accompany you to key physician appointments.
-Diagnosis & Treatment Explanation: Clarify diagnoses and treatment plans for better understanding.
-Credible Health Information: Provide reliable health information tailored to your needs.
-Treatment & Services Research: Explore and explain treatment and service options.
-Crisis Intervention: Offer support during medical crises.
-Transition Management: Facilitate smooth transitions between hospital, rehab/skilled nursing facilities, mental health facilities, and home.
-Administrative Assistance: Handle phone calls and track important paperwork.
-Community Resources: Identify and connect you with local support systems and resources.
-Medication Review: Assess medications and potential interactions.
-End-of-Life Planning: Assist with end-of-life planning and decision-making.
-Family Communication: Keep family members informed about care plans as appropriate.
-Needs Assessment: Evaluate care needs and create personalized plans.
-Family Mediation: Resolve family conflicts related to care.
-Advanced Directives: Help develop advanced care directives.
-Ongoing Support: Provide continuous support and supervision.
-Long-Term Placement: Assist with placement in continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.

I aim to alleviate the burden on you and your loved ones, allowing you to focus on what matters most: spending time with the people you love.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Greater Tampa area and remote nation wide
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
As a nurse, I have helped patients and families from the beginning of life (NICU) to the end of life. As a nurse, caretaker and at times, patient myself, I understand how difficult it can be to manage one’s healthcare. The time it takes and the worry it induces can be overwhelming. I was living a thousand miles away from my dad when he had several surgeries related to his diabetes. I remember being amazed when, on one particular hospitalization, every person who walked in the room had his health history and medications wrong. I understand the importance of coordinating care and managing health as a whole and not simply treating individual conditions. I also understand sometimes you just want to spend time with family and not be the primary caretaker. Time and health are precious; my goal is to give that back to families.
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Formal Education
Southern Illinois University, BS-Business Administration 1995
Goldfarb School of Nursing, BS-Nursing 2007
University of Missouri, Doctoral studies Nursing and Public Health Management
Professional Affiliations
Board Certified Patient Advocate