RENOWN EMPLOYEES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY
SHANNON WHITE
RN, OCN, LEAD PROTOCOL NURSE, RENOWN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER
SHANNON’S PASSION:
SUPPORT FOR GYNECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCY PATIENTS
Battling cancer is something no woman should have to do alone, and Shannon White does
everything within her power to ensure that. “Our patients come to us in a time of immense
vulnerability and uncertainty,” says Shannon. “I firmly believe we can never do enough to
help these women navigate the treatment process with dignity, friendship and hope.”
THE INITIATIVE: BECOMING A TIRELESS CHAMPION
Giving selflessly of her time and energy and her very soul — that’s what Shannon does. Yes,
compassionate expertise is the signature of her daily patient care efforts. But there’s more. Off
the clock, Shannon is literally a one-woman advocacy and support machine. She’s a member of the
Oncology Nursing Society, leads Renown women’s support groups, organizes a Moms-on-the-Run
fundraiser team, plays an active role in the Reno Cancer Foundation and has organized several local
benefit events.
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THE DIFFERENCE MADE: THE GIFTS OF SOLACE AND UNDERSTANDING
Expressing the full impact of empathy on the life of a cancer patient is no easy thing. But if you could see
the gratitude reflected in the eyes of a care provider, Shannon’s eyes would tell you all you need to know.
“My career has been so rewarding,” she says. “Whether it’s raising money to help women afford their
living expenses during their treatment or simply sitting with someone and listening as they voice their fears
and frustrations, it’s the gift of humanity we all owe one another.”
Registered Nurse Shannon White says the
best thing about her job is her patients.
And she proves it with her actions.
COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS
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