Nurse Navigators

Learning you have cancer can be frightening and overwhelming. Our Nurse Navigators offer a warm welcome into a world of cancer care.

Your doctors, nurses and other care providers are there to help, but it can be hard to process all the information you’re receiving. Hartford HealthCare Nurse Navigators are here for you, helping you make the most educated choices about your care and treatment. With their cancer expertise, they can help you understand your diagnosis and treatment, and provide assistance when you need it most.


They'll talk you through difficult decisions. Coordinate appointments. Partner with you to assure your needs are met so you feel more comfortable and confident.

Our Nurse Navigators can:

  • Educate you and your loved ones about your individual cancer diagnosis and treatment options
  • Help you make informed decisions about your treatment and care
  • Advocate for you during treatment
  • Coordinate the team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
  • Assess your individual needs, connecting and referring you to appropriate supportive services and resources
  • Help you with your recovery and rehabilitation plans
  • Provide moral support and a sympathetic ear
Hartford Region Nurse Navigators
 
  • Sharon Nelson, RN, MSN, OCN

    Hematology, Thoracic
    Tel. 860.972.5807
    Fax. 860.972.9782
    Email

  • Candie St. Jean, BS, RN, OCN
    Candice St. Jean

    Head & Neck, Neurology
    Tel. 860.972.5808
    Fax. 860.545.5698
    Email

  • Silvia Willumsen, RN, BSN

    Hartford HealthCare system-wide Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator
    Tel. 860.972.1130
    Fax. 860.972.9782
    Email


Central Region Nurse Navigators
 
  • Lisa Beckman, BSN, RN, OCN

    Lisa Beckman

    Breast
    The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    C. 860.372.1152
    Tel. 860.696.4815
    Fax. 860.832.8704
    Email

  • Ashley George, RN, OCN

    Hematology, Melanoma/Skin
    The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    Tel. 860.539.1417
    Email

  • Jacob Masco, BSN, RN

    Thoracic, Head & Neck
    The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    Tel. 860.331.9769
    Email

  • Priscilla Moreira, RN, OCN

    Breast, GI, Gynecology, Melanoma
    MidState Medical Center
    Tel. 203.694.8463
    Fax. 203.694.7630
    Email

  • Amanda Recchini, RN, BSN, OCN

    Gynecology, Gastrointestinal
    The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    C. 203.376.5862
    Tel. 860.696.4940
    Email
     

  • Rachael Rheaume, BA, RN, OCN

    Rachael Rheaume

    Genitourinary, Neurology
    The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    C. 860.918.6768
    Tel. 860.696.4974
    Email
     

  • Karen Stavris, MSN, RN, OCN

    Karen Stavris

    Genitourinary, H&N, Hematology, Thoracic
    MidState Medical Center
    Tel. 475.222.7017
    Email


East Region Nurse Navigators
 

Northwest Region Nurse Navigators
 
  • Tammy Rouleau, RN, CN-BN

    General Oncology,
    Breast
    Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
    Tel. 860.496.6753
    Fax. 860.496.6762
    Email


Fairfield Region Nurse Navigators
 

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