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"Let me hold your hand while you hold theirs"

Melanie M. Parks, MSN RN CMGT-BC BCPA

At Lend A Helping Hand Healthcare Advocates, patient advocacy is at the heart of everything we do.

We provide professional patient advocacy services to guide individuals and families through the complexities of the healthcare system, offering the knowledge, support, and clarity needed to make informed decisions and feel confident in their care.

In addition to supporting patients directly, we offer nurse advocacy coaching for nurses and healthcare professionals ready to move beyond bedside nursing and build their own patient advocacy business. Through structured guidance, practical tools, and ethical business strategies, we empower future nurse advocates to create sustainable advocacy practices that expand their impact while serving patients with compassion and confidence.​

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Our mission is to create a space where patients thrive and future advocates grow — ensuring healthcare decisions and advocacy businesses are built with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

Patient Advocate Expert

Guiding patients today.

As an independent patient advocate, I help individuals and families navigate complex diagnoses, confusing care plans, and care transitions. I offer personalized care management, coordinate with providers, and make sure every question is answered in plain language. For older adults and family caregivers, I provide elder care advocacy and support, helping you understand options, plan ahead, and feel confident in each healthcare decision. I also guide clients through advance care planning and end-of-life planning so their wishes are clearly documented and honored.

Care
Management

Client/Elder Care Services

Advance Care Planning

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End of Life Planning

Your Advocacy Business & Coaching Expertise

Coaching advocates for tomorrow.

I provide one-on-one nurse advocacy coaching for nurses and healthcare professionals who want to move beyond bedside nursing and build a sustainable patient advocacy business. Together, we clarify your niche, design ethical and patient-centered services, and create simple systems for referrals, pricing, and client onboarding. Coaching includes practical tools, mentorship, and step-by-step guidance so you can confidently launch and grow your nurse-led advocacy practice. Whether you are just exploring the idea or ready to take your advocacy business full time, you do not have to figure it out alone.

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