Navigating You to Better Health
SEACOAST NURSE ADVOCATES
We advocate for you.
Seacoast Nurse Advocates’ mission is to create a supportive pathway for patients and their loved ones during challenging medical circumstances. We will advocate, educate and support our clients to the best possible health outcomes.
Meet Suzanne Cook, RN, BSN, iRNPA
Suzanne Cook is the founder and CEO of Seacoast Nurse Advocates, LLC. She became a Registered Nurse in 1991 with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Fitchburg. She received her certificate in RN Patient Advocacy from RN Patient Advocates, PLC, in conjunction with the University of Arizona College of Nursing in 2022. She has worked at Tuft’s Medicine for over thirty years.
To learn more about why Suzanne feels so passionate about the benefits of having a nurse advocate on your healthcare team, click below.
How We Work
We do not work for the hospital, we work for you. The direction of your health should be based on your wants, your goals, and no one else’s. Our services are patient-centered and client-focused. We help you obtain, process, and understand the information needed to map out a well-defined path to purposeful care. Through our client-centered approach, we:
A: Analyze and clarify diagnoses and interpret laboratory/diagnostic tests
D: Delve into your medical history and medications to be sure there are no conflicts
V: Verse clients about diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, and second opinions
O: Obviate and prevent misdiagnosis and medical errors
C: Communicate and act as a bridge between clients, their doctors, and families
A: Address to the healthcare team the need for different tests and treatments whenever applicable or appropriate
T: Thoroughly prepare you for medical appointments and attend with you.
E: Educate clients to be their own medical advocate
We are your eyes, ears, and second voice. We can accompany you on appointments and ask the questions you might not know to ask. We provide personalized guidance to you and your family to make your healthcare experience less stressful and more informed. We promote and build relationships within your healthcare team to keep the focus on your specific needs and care. Learn more about how we can support you!
