Teresa D Parker

RN, BSN, MEd, CDP
RN4U
Teresa
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Teresa D Parker

RN, BSN, MEd, CDP
RN4U
Advocate Location
Mathews , NC 28105-6471
Specialty
Medical Guidance
(704) 285-1429
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How I Can Help
I offer a variety of advocacy services in which I educate, guide and support clients in making informed decisions about their individual healthcare or the healthcare of a family member. My 34 years of nursing experience allow me to provide coordination of care with multiple health care providers, to find answers to difficult questions for clients, to provide education on a new medical diagnosis and assist with managing a chronic or complicated disease process as well as other services.
Important Information About Me
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Charlotte and surrounding areas
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
As a registered nurse I have always been a strong patient advocate for my patients no matter where I have worked. In assisting my Daddy with his diagnosis of dementia and later an elderly aunt with Alzheimer's disease, I became acutely aware of the need for patient advocates for the senior population, and began my own practice as a private patient advocate in 2013. In 2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and found the need to be my own advocate.
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Formal Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, BSN, 1984 (Graduated with Honors)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MEd with Specialty in Guidance & Counseling, 1991 (Graduated with Honors)
Additional Skills
In early 2013, I became responsible for the care of an elderly aunt who was being financially exploited by a friend. My aunt had multiple medical issues including Alzheimer's disease. I learned firsthand the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, Medicare- Parts A, B and D- the insurance maze and eventually Medicaid, working with an elder law attorney, being a caregiver while working full time and so much more. I believe this time with my aunt was invaluable to my work as a patient advocate in helping others.



In 2017, I underwent a routine mammogram and was told I had an abnormal cluster of calcifications in my breast which required a core biopsy. The biopsy results revealed atypical cells that would require an excisional biopsy. Despite asking lots of questions and carefully considering my options, I found myself returning for yet another visit with the surgical oncologist after two surgeries for breast cancer, and later underwent a mastectomy with lymph node dissection. Despite being given a cancer diagnosis, I found I still had to really advocate for myself. I was so very thankful that I had the experience and knowledge to know how to advocate for myself, and believe this experience will allow me to help others in my practice.