Oncology Nurse Navigator

Oncology Nurse Navigators

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it can be an overwhelming experience. That's why we have experienced cancer nurses and a specialized team of Oncology Nurse Navigators that help patients through the process.

Our Cancer Centers have Oncology Nurse Navigators throughout the Memorial Hermann system to assist cancer patients in the transition from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Patients are then able to traverse their cancer pathway more easily and focus on recovery and healing. 

What is an Oncology Nurse Navigator?

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is an expert oncology clinician and patient/client advocate who assists patients during their course of treatment. The Oncology Nurse Navigator addresses patient and family education, and serves as a liaison throughout the continuum of care. The Oncology Nurse Navigator redefines the patient experience and ensures quality outcomes by combining knowledge and skills with the support, compassion and spirituality each patient deserves.

Qualifications

Memorial Hermann Nurse Navigators are Registered Nurses who have 3 or more years of oncology nursing experience or experience in a related subspecialty with professional certification as an OCN, AOCNS or certification within the clinical specialty.

How Can an Oncology Nurse Navigator Help Me?

A cancer diagnosis can be a frightening and confusing experience. With so many choices to make and so much to learn about your illness and your treatment, it can be hard to know where to turn.

Role and Responsibilities

The Oncology Nurse Navigator:

  • Serve as a point of contact for clinical coordination and questions regarding all cancer-related care at Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers.
  • Help you understand your diagnosis and treatment options, as well as your follow-up survivorship plan.
  • Coordinate communication between you and your health care team.
  • Collaborate with the members of your health care team to provide timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Connect you with other services, such as financial counseling, cancer clinical trials, genetic counseling and other support services.
  • Provide education about your care as well as educational materials.
  • Help you and your family to connect with community services.

At Memorial Hermann, our Oncology Nurse Navigators are there every step of the way. Learn more about them below.

Memorial Hermann Oncology (Cancer) Nurse Navigators

  • Clinical Oncology Nurse Manager: Mandy Owens, BSN, RN, OCN, CPHON, CPN
  • Clinical Oncology Nurse Manager: Renjitha Kolambel, DNP, RN, OCN
  • Clinical Oncology Nurse Manager: Lisa Lampton, MSN, MBA, RN, OCN, CBCN
  • System Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator- Merlessa Rosacina, BSN, RN, OCN
  • System NAPRC Coordinator- Joia Lacour, BSN, RN, OCN
  • Greater Heights: Nancy Llanas, BSN, RN
  • Memorial City: Lisa Jordan, MSN, RN, OCN and Alicia Daniels, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRN
  • Katy: Amber Adams, MSN, RN
  • Northeast: Dioni Lopez, BSN, RN and Cassandra Thornton, BSN, RN, OCN
  • Southeast, Pearland/League City: Tam Huynh, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CBCN, AOCNP
  • Cypress: Morgan Gavenas, BSN, RN
  • Southwest: Melita Benning, MBA, BSN, RN
  • Sugar Land: Darlene Olayinka, BSN, RN, OCN
  • Texas Medical Center: Dawn Spencer, BSN, RN, OCN, Kantheia McKinney, BSN, RN, Makenzie Hancock, BSN, RN, OCN, Xiaobin "Shelby" Hu, BSN, RN, Sheba Scott, BSN, RN, OCN, and Denise Johnson MSN, RN
  • The Woodlands: Shernette Abrahams, MSN Ed, RN, PHN, OCN

Why Choose Memorial Hermann for Treatment?

Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers are accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). This rare distinction is given to cancer programs that uphold the highest standard of care for patients. When you choose Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers for your cancer treatment, you can rest assured you will receive the best possible care delivered by a compassionate team of caregivers in a calm, healing environment.

Contact an Oncology Nurse Navigator

If you are seeking care or nurse navigation support for a cancer patient, please complete the form below. For inquires related to scheduling, billing, or obtaining medical records, please contact (713) 222-CARE (2273).

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