Expertise:
Ms. Rhatigan's expertise includes hospice, palliative care, pediatrics, medical, legal and home health care consultations.
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting Services for Medical, Legal and Palliative Care
Favorite Business Publication:
RN; Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Practicing Yoga and T'ai Chi, Traveling, Making Crafts, Learning, Art
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State University, Hayward (1984); Registered Nurse, State of California
Affiliations Awards:
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Work History:
Quality Assurance Nurse, Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association (2007-Present); Pediatric Nurse, Natividad Medical Center (2006-2007); Director of Professional Services, Heartland Hospice (2005-2006); Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (2000-2005); Pediatric RN, Natividad Medical Center (1999-2000); Clinical Nursing Instructor, Heartnell College (1997-1999); Staff RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (1987-1997); Owner, Operator, Medical-Legal Consulting Institute
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Rhatigan's passion for healthcare and nursing separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Rhatigan's greatest career achievement was being a successful hospice and palliative care nurse.
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
Education Certifications:
Certification, National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses; Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Vickie Milazzo Institute; Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association