Paula Giesen, RN, OCN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
My specialties:
- Cancer (oncology)
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Hematologic malignancies
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma (skin) cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Gastric and hepatobiliary cancers
Practice philosophy: As an oncology nurse navigator, I am here to advocate for you, coordinate various aspects of your care, provide support to you and your family, and to help guide your understanding related to your cancer care. I provide an integral part of the communication between the interdisciplinary team members advocating for my patient to keep their care moving forward efficiently.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about being a resource for patients and families while providing exceptional care as they navigate through their cancer journey.
Credentials
- RN
- OCN
Specialties
- Cancer (oncology)
Personal interests
- Love the outdoors
- Reading
- Running
- Spending time with my family
- Traveling
Years of experience
- 15
Hospital affiliations
- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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