Anne Rich

MSN, RN
Elder Care Consulting Services
Anne
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Anne Rich

MSN, RN
Elder Care Consulting Services
Advocate Location
Flat Rock , NC 28731
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Special Care & Aging
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How I Can Help
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years, with experience in Intensive Care, Nephrology and geriatric nursing. For the last 7 years I have been working as a geriatric nurse care manager, helping older adults and their families navigate our complex health care system. I also act as an advocate, provide education and assessment to help older adults stay safely in their homes or move to the appropriate level of care.
Important Information About Me
  • I am insured
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I once visited a patient in her home who had issues with diabetes, her heart and blood pressure. I noticed she had more swelling in her legs than usual, and was having some trouble breathing. She admitted she was more short of breath than usual. I immediately contacted her primary doctor and notified him of her symptoms. I waited with her until her doctor called back a short time later, and told her to take an extra Lasix (water pill) and to come to the office that afternoon. I firmly believe I saved my patient from going to the emergency room. She lived alone, was very independent and would not likely have called her doctor.
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Formal Education
University of Kentucky, B.S. 1978
Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing, 1981
Bellarmine University, Master's in Nursing (MSN) 2014
Additional Skills
I received my Master's in Nursing in 2014, specializing in Nursing Education. My Master's project focused on diabetes education, a particular interest of mine. I have experience in educating not only the public but other medical professionals. My other interest is medication management, especially in seniors. I recently published an article in American Nurse, the official publication of the American Nurses Association, on the challenges of monitoring medications in the older adult.
Professional Affiliations
CCAM: Certificate in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Bellarmine University
Certificate in Gerontology, Texas Tech University
Member: Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), American Nurses Association (ANA)
Elected to Sigma Theta Tau: Nursing Honorary Society 2012