The Care Teams

Kim Davenport, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
As a radiation therapist, Kim has helped many patients overcome their fear of medical treatment by making their experience with radiation therapy a positive one. Kim graduated from the University of Oklahoma (OU) Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, with a bachelor of science in radiologic technology and radiation therapy. Prior to joining ProCure, she was the chief radiation therapist at OU Medical Center with experience in CT simulation, MRI, MammoSite, Xoft, high-dose-rate brachytherapy, low-dose-rate brachytherapy, positron- emission tomography/computed tomography, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image- guided radiation therapy, respiratory gating, total body irradiation, and brain lab procedures.

Candace Haggard, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Candace has always been amazed by the strength and the positive attitude of patients with cancer. She continues to be inspired by her patients every day—they motivate her to be a compassionate caregiver and to cheer her patients on as they fight cancer. Candace received a degree in radiation therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Prior to joining ProCure, Candace worked at OU Medical Center as a lead radiation therapist.

Zane Hinten, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Health Sciences has been Zane’s passion since high school. He has an altruistic nature and takes pride in helping people. He cherishes the friendships established with patients during treatment and often maintains those relationships after the treatment is completed. Zane received a degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Prior to joining ProCure, he worked at the Oncology Department at Mercy Health Center.

Shelly Kitchens, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Shelly has always had a calling for the medical field. After Shelly became a radiation therapist, her father was diagnosed with cancer. Because of her training in radiation therapy, she was able to provide the comfort and support her family needed. Until this day, she treats every patient with the care and love she provided to her father when he was fighting cancer. Shelly received a degree in radiation therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to ProCure, Shelly worked at the OU Medical Center as a lead radiation therapist and as a staff radiation therapist.

Lindsey Miller, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Lindsey has always been interested in oncology. She was initially considering a career in cancer research but decided to work on the front lines with patients. While Lindsey was in radiation therapy school, two of her family members were diagnosed with cancer. They have since lost their battles with cancer, but she fights every day in their names. Lindsey received her bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from the OU Health Sciences Center. She began her medical career at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at Saint Anthony's Hospital for a year. She is a lead therapist on the night shift at ProCure. She loves coming to work every day to help patients fight their battles against cancer.

Lauren Baker, Radiation Therapist
Lauren recognized at an early age that she wanted to work in the medical profession. Providing cancer therapy has been a rewarding experience for her; it warms her to heart to see her patients complete their treatment and return to their lives healthier and happier. Lauren received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute as a radiation therapist. Lauren is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and an active member of the Oklahoma Radiation Therapist's Society.

Julie Benedict, Radiation Therapist
She chose to pursue a career in radiation therapy because she wanted to provide compassionate care for others. Radiation therapy allows her to provide care for and get to know patients over an extended period of time. She finds it rewarding to help patients feel at ease during this difficult time in their lives, while providing them the therapy that will allow them to fight cancer. Prior to joining ProCure, Julie worked in the Cancer Management Center at Norman Regional Hospital. Julie received a bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma in 2006.

Jason Dixon, Radiation Therapist
Jason decided to enter the field of radiation therapy because he learned firsthand what it was like to have people in his life affected by cancer. For Jason, being able to help families like his own is the most rewarding part of being a radiation therapist. Jason received an associate's degree in radiologic technology from Ivy Tech College and a master's degree in counseling psychology from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. Prior to joining ProCure, he worked at Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute in Bloomington, Indiana, as a radiation therapy assistant and radiation therapist.

Meredith Gall, Radiation Therapist
Meredith chose radiation therapy as a career because she enjoys interacting with patients and their family. She also wanted to be in a field that has the potential of finding a cure for cancer one day. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at the OU Medical Center and the Edmond Oncology Center for several years. Meredith received a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma.

John Nguyen, Radiation Therapist
John has always wanted to serve in an industry where he could help people, and being in health care has provided him that opportunity. He finds it extremely rewarding to help patients and establish relationships with their families.  The patients’ strength inspires him every day.  Before joining ProCure, he worked as a radiation therapist at Mercy Health Center. John earned a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2006.

Akilah Pierce, Radiation Therapist
Akilah was a radiographer prior to becoming a radiation therapist. She made the decision to specialize in radiation therapy because she knew it would be rewarding. Akilah received a bachelor’s degree in radiologic science from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas and an associate degree in radiation therapy from Galveston College in Galveston, Texas.

Matt Prince, Radiation Therapist
Matt decided on a career in radiation therapy because he enjoys building relationships with patients throughout their treatment and helping patients through a very difficult time in their lives. Prior to joining ProCure, he participated in a rotational program at the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute where he had hands-on experience in proton therapy and gained valuable knowledge about its benefits over traditional x-ray therapy. Matt received an Associate’s degree in radiation therapy from Ivy Tech in Bloomington, IN.

Jennifer Ramirez, Radiation Therapist
After trying out many professions, Jennifer found the field of radiation oncology to be a perfect fit for her. She cherishes the time spent with patients throughout treatment and the opportunity to get to know them through her work as a radiation therapist. She has helped many patients who thought they could not make it through one treatment session complete an entire course of treatment. Jennifer received a degree in radiation therapy in 2008 from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining ProCure, Jennifer worked at St. Francis Hospital as a radiation therapist.

Steve Riley, Radiation Therapist
Steve has always been interested in the health care field. He finds it gratifying to assist others and his passion for helping grows every day at ProCure. To Steve, the most rewarding part of being a radiation therapist is the relationship he builds with patients and their families. Steve has a certificate in radiography from Metro Tech and a certificate in radiation therapy from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Prior to joining ProCure, he worked in the X-ray department at INTEGRIS and the radiation therapy department at OU Medical Center.

Jordyn Tipton, Radiation Therapist
Jordyn first heard about radiation therapy when her grandmother was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She later shadowed many of the allied health fields and fell in love with radiation therapy. She enjoys getting to know a patient and treats every patient the way she would want to be treated if she was in the same situation. Jordyn graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with a bachelor of science in medical imaging and radiation sciences – radiation therapy.

Shannez VanCauwenbergh, Radiation Therapist
Shannez views her career in radiation therapy as an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and serving them with the compassion they deserve. Patients are often her inspiration. She received an associate of science degree from Dodge City Community College, Kansas, in 2002 and a bachelor's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in chemistry in 2005. She then received a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from the University of Oklahoma Allied Health Center in 2007. Prior to joining ProCure, Shannez worked at the Department of Radiation Oncology of OU Medical Center.

Shannon Bullock, Clinical Nurse
Shannon entered the field of nursing because she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. To this end, she has helped many patients in her past clinical experiences and will continue to do so in the future. She received an associate’s degree in nursing from Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, and has a background in chemotherapy, dialysis, and emergency care. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked for Cancer Care Associates, Gambro Dialysis (now DaVita), and Deaconess Hospital.

Pamela Cannon, Anesthesia/Recovery Nurse
Pam received a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Oklahoma and an associate's degree in nursing from Redlands Community College. She spent the first 14 years of her career at Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center where she worked as a clinical nurse manager. She then transitioned to adult care and became the director of transplant and dialysis. While at Oklahoma University Medical Center, she was introduced to radiation oncology. In 2009, she decided to join ProCure as the clinical nurse manager. ProCure’s unyielding stance on the patient-first philosophy made her realize that ProCure was not just somewhere she wanted to work but somewhere she had to work.

Sarah Goebel, Clinical Nurse
Sarah decided to become a nurse because she has always been passionate about helping others. She enjoys being an integral part of a patient’s life during and after treatment. She goes beyond helping patients inside the treatment rooms by attending to the needs of the patient’s family and loved ones. Sarah received an associate’s degree in nursing from Oklahoma City Community College. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at McBride Orthopedic Hospital, Northwest Surgical Hospital in the post-anesthesia care unit, and INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center.

Beth Loughmiller, Clinical Nurse
Beth has been in the field of medical oncology for 16 years. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked as a clinical nurse at a hospital, at an outpatient cancer clinic, and directly with a medical oncologist. She decided to pursue a career in nursing because she found it rewarding to assist patients and families through difficult times in their lives. She also enjoys getting to know the patients and their family throughout the course of treatment. Beth received an associate’s degree in nursing from the Oklahoma City Community College.

Heather Perkins, Nurse Manager
Heather received an associate degree in nursing in 2000 from the North Dakota State College of Science and a bachelor’s in nursing from Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 2004. She learned at an early age that caring for those in need had an immeasurable impact and decided to become a nurse. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked as the director of nursing for adult and pediatric oncology and stem cell transplant at OU Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center. At ProCure, Heather oversees and guides the day-to-day clinic, anesthesia, and intake operations to ensure that the nursing teams provide world-class care to patients and their families. Seeing patients finish their treatments touches her spirit more than anything she has ever known before.