ABOUT GOING HOME
Caring for Families,
One Home at a Time.
Personalized nursing care to meet your
family’s unique needs.
A Note from Nurse Sandy
Going Home, PLLC began in 2022 when my nursing focus shifted from hospital care to caring for aging family members. What began as “Aging in Place” evolved into end-of-life care as my loved ones faced dementia, declining health, and increasing frailty. During this journey, I discovered how valuable my nursing experience was in helping my family navigate these challenges.
As a nurse-trained daughter, I taught family members and caregivers essential nursing skills, worked alongside hospice teams, and helped create a peaceful environment centered on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
These experiences became the foundation of Going Home, PLLC. Today, I am honored to guide and support families as they navigate dementia, chronic illness, and end-of-life care—helping ease the challenges and giving families greater confidence along the way.
Sincerely,
Nurse Sandy
Qualifications & Affiliations
Qualifications & Affiliations
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
San Antonio, Texas.
Certificate. End of Life Doula.
ABODE/International Doula Life Movement
Membership
American Nurses Association
Texas Nurses Association District 8
National End-of-Life Doula Alliance
Ohio State University Alumni Association
A Note from Nurse Sandy
My mission is to support families as they care for their loved ones by providing compassionate, comprehensive nursing services.
My vision is to strengthen my community by equipping families to care for their loved ones from early diagnosis to final passing.
Values
Dignity
Individuals at the end of their life are at a vulnerable time. Upholding their dignity is imperative to maintaining their self-worth, self-esteem, personal preferences and individuality, including those living with dementia or chronic illness who require ongoing support.
Quality of Life
Individuals at the end of their life suffer from many complex medical diagnoses and chronic, debilitating disease processes. Entering hospice often reflects a long, arduous road for both the loved one and his/her family. Solving active problems to promote peace, comfort and sleep are a priority to optimize the quality of life for the loved one and the family members, whether in end-of-life care or throughout chronic illness management.
Respect
Individuals at the end of their life deserve respect for their choices and acceptance for their unique personality and character, including honoring the evolving needs of those experiencing cognitive decline or serious illness.
Compassionate Family-Centered Care
Families caring for a loved one with a terminal illness is a noble calling and responsibility. Providing care to the entire family and loved one during this sensitive time includes a comprehensive, holistic approach, with guidance and support through private duty nursing in the home.
Education
Caring for a loved one at the end of their life presents many challenges due to knowledge deficits by both the individual dying and his/her family. Family education on pertinent topics and skills is imperative to create an environment of safety, peace, rest, comfort and well-being, especially when navigating dementia, chronic illness, or complex care needs at home.
Professionalism
Nursing is a field of study that blends the science and art of caring for individuals. The nursing process is a modified scientific method that brings structure and strives to meet the unique needs of the individual and family by implementing tailored-specific nursing care plans. The professional nurse brings an organized, comprehensive, holistic approach to care for individuals, provided through Going Home.