Guiding Care. Empowering Families. Saving Lives.

Kelly's Story 

As a healthcare provider, I have spent years caring for patients and supporting families through challenging healthcare experiences. When the tables turned and I became the family member navigating the healthcare system, I experienced healthcare through a different lens.

Even with over 27 years of nursing experience, I found the process complex and stressful. This experience deepened my empathy for patients and families facing difficult decisions and reinforced the need for compassionate guidance, clear communication, and dedicated advocacy.

During my sister Kelly’s healthcare crisis, I helped navigate her care, support communication between her loved ones and the medical team, and provide clarity during an uncertain time.

My understanding of the demands placed on healthcare professionals allowed me to support communication, help organize information, and provide clarity to those involved in my sister’s care. 

By helping her loved ones better understand the situation and care plan, I was able to reduce confusion and ease some of the stress that can accompany complex healthcare situations for both families and care teams.

This experience inspired Tri Clayton Collective—a commitment to providing RN-led healthcare navigation and advocacy for individuals and families when they need support the most.