Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Meghan began her pediatric oncology nursing career at Lurie Children’s Hospital in 2016, following graduation from Loyola University Chicago. During her time as a nurse, Meghan has held various leadership roles, including night shift charge nurse, preceptor for new staff, member of the Chemotherapy Safety Committee, and super user for system upgrades, particularly in the implementation of Epic Beacon for chemotherapy ordering and administration. Driven by a commitment to expand her expertise in pediatric oncology, Meghan pursued an advanced degree at the University of Pennsylvania within the specialized pediatric oncology acute care nurse practitioner cohort. In December 2020, Meghan earned a Master of Science in Nursing and returned to Lurie Children’s Hospital to work as an inpatient pediatric oncology nurse practitioner. As a Nurse Practitioner, Meghan continues to provide specialized care while actively contributing to the advancement of nursing practice and education. She provides education to a multi-disciplinary staff on various topics, including chemotherapy-related toxicities, with a focus on Methotrexate. Meghan has co-lectured in an RN/APN learning series on the management of Osteosarcoma and Ewing’s Sarcoma. In addition to her clinical work as a nurse practitioner, Meghan is deeply committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice as actively involved in quality improvement projects.