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Suzanne Hanson

Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in oncology (including stem cell transplant, GI related cancers, breast cancer, sarcomas, and melanomas) ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and telemetry settings. Strong back ground in intake-based patient navigation, coordinating care from initial diagnosis and referral for complex populations including oncology, internal medicine and other specialty services. Proven ability to triage referrals, educate patients, collaborate multidisciplinary teams, and remove barriers to timely and effective care. Seeking an Intake Nurse Navigator role within a growing navigation program.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
10.2019 - Current

PCU Float Pool (Level 1 Trauma Center)

  • Coordinate intake and ongoing care for diverse patient populations across multiple service lines
  • Collaborate with physicians, clinics, and ancillary teams to ensure appropriate level of care placement
  • Educate patient on diagnoses, procedures, and expectations prior to treatment or transfer
  • Identify and escalate barriers impacting timely care deliver


Registered Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2023

Stem Cell Transplant (January 2022- November 2023, October 2019-March 2020), GI/Breast/Sarcoma/Melanoma Post-Operative Unit (October 2011-August 2014)

  • Supported intake and care coordination for patients newly diagnosed with hematologic malignancies
  • Provided detailed education regarding treatment pathways, surgery, testing and follow-up planning
  • Served as liaison between patients, providers, and multidisciplinary oncology teams while following evidence based practice treatment plans and post-operative care



Registered Nurse

Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
10.2014 - 07.2025
  • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Corvallis, OR (February 2024-July 2025) PCU/Stepdown
  • St. Joseph Medical Center Houston, TX (July 2020-August 2021) MICU/SICU, Cath lab
  • Adventist Health Portland Portland, OR (April 2019-August 2019) PCU/Stepdown
  • Evergreen Health Medical Center Kirkland Kirkland, WA (November 2018-April 2019, August 2016-July 2017) PCU/Stepdown
  • INOVA Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA (August 2017-July 2018) PCU/Stepdown
  • UCSF Parnassus San Francisco, CA (August 2015-July 2016) General, Oncological and Gender Reassignment Surgery/Telemetry
  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center Scottsdale, AZ (January 2015-July 2015) PCU/Stepdown
  • Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center Clackamas, OR (October 2014-January 2015) Med-Surg/Telemetry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UT Health Houston (Cizik School of Nursing)
Houston, TX
12-2010

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
05-2007

Skills

  • Patient Navigation
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Patient Education
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Data-Driven Care Management
  • Healthcare Technology Proficiency

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIHSS Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
10.2014 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UT Health Houston (Cizik School of Nursing)

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pacific University