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What’s New at Maine Medical Center
Breast Care Center Welcomes Navigation Team
My name is Jennifer Santiago and I am excited to join the Breast Care Center as a Nurse Navigator. I graduated from the University of New England in 2002 with my Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Initially, I worked in pediatrics, geriatrics and home hospice care. For the last five years, I have worked as a case manager on the medical oncology floor at Maine Medical Center. I am eager to continue my learning in the specialized field of breast cancer, and so glad to be a part of this team. I reside in Biddeford with my husband and five daughters. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family doing beach walks, dancing, listening to music and hiking.
Hi there! I’m Ashley, Breast Oncology Patient Navigator at Maine Medical Center’s Breast Care Center. As a Patient Navigator, I serve as an ongoing source of support for patients as they go through one of the most challenging times of their lives. I coordinate care and initial office visits across medical disciplines to streamline cancer care delivery. I reinforce patient education about their specific diagnosis and treatment options. I help decrease barriers to care by assessing needs and linking patients with appropriate support and resources. Prior to stepping into this role as a navigator, I worked as a medical surgical nurse at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Following that, I began my journey at the Breast Care Center as a clinical nurse, and built a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in breast health. I have deeply enjoyed working alongside the spectacular and hardworking team at the Breast Care Center and caring for our amazing patients. I’m currently in the process of earning my Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) and oncology nurse (OCN) certifications, with a goal to obtain these credentials by early 2024. Outside of my nursing role, I love spending time with my partner and our rescue animals, and attending music festivals and comedy shows.
Hi there! I’m Ashley, Breast Oncology Patient Navigator at Maine Medical Center’s Breast Care Center. As a Patient Navigator, I serve as an ongoing source of support for patients as they go through one of the most challenging times of their lives. I coordinate care and initial office visits across medical disciplines to streamline cancer care delivery. I reinforce patient education about their specific diagnosis and treatment options. I help decrease barriers to care by assessing needs and linking patients with appropriate support and resources. Prior to stepping into this role as a navigator, I worked as a medical surgical nurse at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Following that, I began my journey at the Breast Care Center as a clinical nurse, and built a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in breast health. I have deeply enjoyed working alongside the spectacular and hardworking team at the Breast Care Center and caring for our amazing patients. I’m currently in the process of earning my Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) and oncology nurse (OCN) certifications, with a goal to obtain these credentials by early 2024. Outside of my nursing role, I love spending time with my partner and our rescue animals, and attending music festivals and comedy shows.
