About Us Meet our Team
Charlene Baron, BSN, RN, IRNPA Professional Nurse Advocate and Co-Owner
Charlene Baron, BSN, RN, IRNPA is a registered nurse with 15 years of nursing experience, including 10 years specializing as a Nurse Patient Advocate, supporting individuals and families as they navigate complex healthcare systems. She is the Co-Founder of Inner Strength RN Health Advocates LLC, based in Southwest Florida, where she primarily serves older adults and individuals living with chronic and medically complex conditions. She thrives at understanding the full picture and transforming chaos into clarity by breaking down complexity into smaller manageable steps.
In addition to her advocacy work, Charlene brings extensive experience working with individuals with complex medical situations within a public health context, supporting people whose care is shaped by social determinants of health access challenges, and system fragmentation. During her time working in community health she spearheaded initiatives to reduce rehospitalizations at the South End Community Health Center in Boston, MA. Her clinical background includes long-term acute care and rehabilitation at Spaulding Hospital in Boston, providing her with deep insight into post-acute care transitions, functional recovery, and the challenges clients face as they move between hospital, rehabilitation, long-term care, and home.
Charlene practices from a holistic, person-centered framework, grounded in the belief that effective healthcare advocacy must consider the whole person — medical history, environment, social supports, values, and lived experience. She prioritizes deep listening and collaboration, tailoring care plans to align with the individual’s goals and needs rather than imposing predetermined solutions.
Her work is informed by a strong interdisciplinary educational background. Charlene holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New York University. She also holds a Nurse Patient Advocacy certification through the University of Arizona College of Nursing and a Certificate in Mind–Body–Spirit Nursing from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. This blend of clinical training, social science perspective, and integrative education allows her to address both medical complexity and the broader systems influencing health outcomes.
Charlene has extensive expertise in long-term care insurance, including interpreting policies, advocating for appropriate benefits, and helping clients and families maximize coverage to support quality care and optimal outcomes. She also has deep knowledge of home health and private-duty home care, working closely with other professionals to structure and optimize in-home services, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve continuity of care.
A central focus of Charlene’s work is preparation and proactive planning. She helps individuals gather critical information in advance, anticipate medical and logistical challenges, and communicate effectively in high-stakes healthcare settings such as emergency departments and hospital admissions. She understands firsthand how fragmented the healthcare system can be and is passionate about equipping people with practical tools to advocate confidently and effectively when it matters most.
Part of Charlene’s passion for advocacy comes from her own firsthand experience navigating the healthcare system in pursuit of her best possible care as she manages her own personal health journey. This lived experience deepens her commitment to advocacy as both a professional practice and a shared responsibility. She believes that when we advocate — for ourselves or for others — we are not only improving individual outcomes, but also contributing to positive change within the healthcare system as a whole. Thoughtful, informed advocacy benefits everyone it touches.
In addition to advocating directly for her clients, Charlene is deeply committed to empowering others to advocate for themselves and for those they serve. She believes advocacy is a shared skill set — and that in today’s complex healthcare environment, informed and prepared individuals play a critical role in protecting dignity, voice, and outcomes.
Mary Baron, MSN, NP, Co-Owner
Mary received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University and Masters of Nursing Administration from Simmons College. Following a change in careers from public accounting to nursing, her nursing experience includes 8 years in the Cardiac ICU and 3 years as a Director of Patient Services, all at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Meg Adamowicz, RN Wellness Nurse and Professional Nurse Advocate
My healthcare journey began as a registered nurse, primarily in medical/surgical care and moved into geriatric medicine. As a Director of Nursing at a continuing care retirement community in Connecticut, I interacted with our independent living, assisted living, and long-term care individuals, striving for the best possible results for their wellness and independence. Subsequently, I accepted a new position created by United Healthcare, becoming Supervisor of Clinical Administration with United HealthCare’s Optum division. I became a clinical problem solver with facilities, providers, and carriers and resolution of issues concerning members and benefit interpretation I collaborated with our Advanced Practice RNs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, while managing Medicare Skilled services to meet guidelines.
This combined experience of being a practitioner of traditional medicine, an administrative manager, and my own personal journey enlightened me to explore the additional benefits of holistic and alternative medicine. I developed a special interest in finding ways to combine traditional and holistic practices to guide people to a level of wellness where they can maximize their quality of life. I strongly feel that they need to be heard and have a voice in their care. Now, my goal is to use my unique background to provide clients compassionate and integrative nursing advocacy and wellness coaching, while also helping them navigate the modern healthcare system, which we know can be overwhelming and confusing.
When a problem, symptom, or difficulty arises I usually feel there is something that can be done to make an improvement. I like to develop actionable plans with my clients so they can see the progress being made and have opportunities to celebrate their successes. My joy is helping others to find peak wellness through support, guidance, education, and compassionate care. I look forward to working with you on your wellness and healthcare journey!
Frank Holderfield, BSN, RN Professional Nurse Advocate
Frank Holderfield is a dedicated Registered Nurse whose passion for patient care began when he relocated from Rochester, NY, and discovered a true calling in nursing. Guided by a genuine appreciation for people and a desire to support his community, Frank has built a career grounded in compassion, integrity, and patient advocacy.
Frank earned his Associate in Nursing from Florida SouthWestern State College in 2015 and went on to complete his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Florida in 2021. He began his nursing career at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte on the Medical-Surgical floor, where he developed a strong foundation in acute patient care. In 2017, he moved to Naples and continued his work on a Med-Surg unit at Physicians Regional before
transitioning to the Intensive Care Unit, where he has practiced ever since.
Throughout his career, Frank has witnessed firsthand the disconnect that often exists between the healthcare system and the patients it serves. This awareness strengthened his commitment to ensuring that every patient receives true informed consent and fully understands their healthcare decisions. As a nurse and patient advocate, Frank strives to bridge this gap by being a knowledgeable, trustworthy resource for both patients and their families — empowering them with clarity, confidence, and compassionate support.