Oncology Nurse Navigator Program

The Oncology Nurse Navigator Program at The Medical Center of Aurora

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of cancer care.

The Oncology Nurse Navigator serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. The first point of contact with the Navigator is typically when a patient is newly diagnosed. This diagnosis can be devastating and often leaves patients and families feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and confused. Initial contact with the Navigator assures these patients and families that they have an advocate and an easily accessible source of information and support. The oncology nurse navigator assists in expediting the care by maintaining communication, scheduling initial test, making appropriate consultations and initiating treatment(s) as recommended by the multidisciplinary team. The navigator also serves as a liaison between the multidisciplinary team, patient and family to ensure the best individualized care for the patient.

For more information, please call 303-338-7619.

Breast Cancer Navigator: Sue Scheiwe RN, Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Sue has 32 years of nursing experience, 9 years in Breast Health. She is a nationally certified in Breast Health Navigation. Sue is an active member of Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators and National Consortium of Breast Centers. She received her teaching degree from Mesa State College and her Associate Degree in Nursing from Community College of Denver. She is an expert in patient experiences related to breast disease and is passionate about providing support for women as they embark upon their cancer journey. Sue facilitates the breast cancer support group which meets the third Thursday of each month at The Women’s Health Pavilion.

Solid Tumor and Hememalignancy Navigator: Teresa Trabert BSN, RN, OCN, CHPN

 
Teresa has 11 years of nursing experience, 8 of which specializing in Oncology. She has her national certification as an Oncology Nurse and as a Hospice and Palliative Care nurse. She received her undergraduate degrees from the Community College of Denver and Metropolitan State College of Denver. She is currently enrolled in the Masters program at The University of Colorado. She is President of the Metro Denver Oncology Nurses Society (MDONS) and Chairs the MDONS Nursing Conference planning committee. She is devoted to educating oncology nurses statewide, elevating the quality of care and is committed to patient and family-centered care.