Gilbert Almanza
Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Horizon Oncology Center
Gilbert Almanza
I think success was best described by Ralph Waldo Emerson, ”To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics, and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, garden patch, or redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”
There is a calling to do this work. I am not saying that it makes cancer nurses better than other nurses. What I am saying is that cancer nurses and people involved with the care of cancer patients, are people who want to be there to make a difference. Everyting done here is a team effort.
| Years of Service |
15 years as Registered Nurse |
| Education/Training | RN, Masters in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Biology, |
| Certifications or Accreditations | Adult Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner |
| Responsibilities | Assisting patient’s on their cancer journey by managing symptoms of cancer and the treatments for their cancer. Preserving the patient’s physical, spiritual, and mental health. |
| What’s the favorite part of your job at HOC and why? | Taking care of patients is my favorite part. |
| Why did you become a cancer nurse, technician or employee? | I have seen the devastation caused by war and seen great suffering. I wanted to doing something that would improve the world. I also wanted something that would be challenging, interesting, and inspiring. Taking care of cancer patients does all of this. |






