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Meaghan J. Ekstrom

Boylston

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a focus on delivering exceptional patient care and strong leadership skills. Dedicated to coordinating, designing, and managing care for patients with complex health issues. Committed to integrating research evidence with clinical judgment and patient values for safe and optimal care. Known for accountability, reliability, and dedication to the nursing profession. Proficient in Microsoft Office, EPIC, Symitar, Episys Quest, ED Pulse, and RedCap.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outpatient Nurse Practitioner, Cellular Therapy Program

Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Work alongside the clinical director in developing the outpatient cellular therapy program as the first advanced practice provider to join the team.
  • Develop a survivorship program for patients receiving cellular and immunotherapy in order to improve quality of life.
  • Provide direct care to patients receiving standard of care CAR T-cell therapy and TIL therapy as well as those enrolled in various clinical trials.
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat patients who receive cellular and immunotherapy treatment.
  • Perform bone marrow biopsies and ommaya reservoir taps when clinically indicated.

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, per diem

ReadyMed by Reliant Medical Group
08.2022 - Current
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, chronic conditions, accidents, and injuries in an urgent care setting.
  • Prescribe medications within scope of practice and collaborate with primary care providers in order to provide high quality patient care for management of chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Nurse Practitioner

Massachusetts General Hospital
12.2021 - Current
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat oncology patients with complex hematological malignancies.
  • Work with interdisciplinary care teams to customize treatment plans in order to meet patient’s needs, manage symptoms, and minimize medication side effects.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and demonstrate sound judgment in managing acute clinical changes in the hospital setting.
  • Identify psychosocial needs and provide appropriate resources for patients and their families.

Hematology/Oncology Staff Nurse

Massachusetts General Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2021
  • Perform assessments, generate care plans, and facilitate interventions for cancer patients.
  • Provide nursing care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments as well as monitor for side effects/adverse reactions to therapy.
  • Safely administer stem cell/bone marrow transplants and cellular therapies to patients.
  • Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families throughout the course of treatment and assist in facilitating end of life discussions.

Research Assistant

UMass Medical School
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Conduct research assessments on patients in the emergency department.
  • Work with patients in obtaining data for the research team at UMass Medical School.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Simmons University
Boston, MA
06.2021

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

MCPHS University
Worcester, MA
12.2016

B.A. - Biology, English Writing Minor

Assumption College
Worcester, MA
05.2015

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Treatment plan development
  • Coordination of care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Cellular and Immunotherapy toxicity management and administration
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical trial management

Training

  • Oncology and Critical Care Preceptor Development Program 2020-02
  • Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration Course 2018-06
  • Improved Wound Healing and Better Patient Outcomes 2018-05-2018-06
  • Simulated Bedside Emergencies for the New Nurse 2017-08
  • Cancer Basics Course 2017-05
  • Oncology Nurse Residency, MGH 2017-03-2017-09

Certification

  • American Heart Association ACLS Certified 2021-11-present
  • ANCC Certified Nurse Practitioner, MA 2021-08-present
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification 2018-06-29-present
  • Registered Nurse, MA 2017-02-present
  • American Heart Association BLS Certified 2015-01-present
  • NIH Protecting Human Research Participants Certification 2016-01-31

Publications/Presentations

  • "First-in-Human Phase 1 Trial of Trimeric APRIL (TriPRIL) CAR-T Cells in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma." International Multiple Myeloma Society. 2025. Co-author
  • "Association between Baseline Patient-Reported Outcomes and Clinical Outcomes of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy." European Hematology Association. 2025. Co-author
  • Presenter for BMS Canada's CAR-T Virtual Speaker Tour 2025- 06
  • Presenter for MGH's Parent and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) 2025-04
  • MGH APP Professional Development Day Panelist 2025-05
  • Speaker at APP Oncology Summit (APPOS), Boston 2025-03. Presentation entitled, “CAR-T Cell Therapy: The Moving Target of Oncology and Beyond”
  • Guest speaker at The Nantucket Project 2024-09. Presentation on healing.
  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2024-01: Guest speaker for program entitled: “Patient Education [for Clinicians] in Outpatient Cell Therapies/T Cell Engagers”
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Giving Magazine 2019-12: published in an article entitled, “Oncology Nurse Residency Program Deepens Cancer Care.”

Affiliations

  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), Member 2023-02-present
  • MGH Transition to Practice Program, Accreditation Participant 2020-03
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Skin Care Committee 2018-01-2021-12
  • Oncology Nursing Society, Member 2016-03-present
  • National Student Nurses’ Association, MCPHS University- President 2015-09-2016-12
  • Relay for Life, Assumption College -Fundraising and Sponsor Executive 2013-05-2015-05
  • Assumption College Dance Team 2012-06-2013-06

Community Service

  • Caring For a Cure, Volunteer, 2017-10, Present
  • Seven Hills Foundation, Ability Fest Volunteer, 2016-10
  • Friendly House, Educational Volunteer with NSNA, 2016-06
  • Hands-Only CPR instructor, 2016-03
  • Be Like Brit, Volunteer and Britisionary in Haiti, 2014-06, Present

Timeline

Outpatient Nurse Practitioner, Cellular Therapy Program

Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, per diem

ReadyMed by Reliant Medical Group
08.2022 - Current

Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Nurse Practitioner

Massachusetts General Hospital
12.2021 - Current

Hematology/Oncology Staff Nurse

Massachusetts General Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

UMass Medical School
01.2015 - 06.2015

B.A. - Biology, English Writing Minor

Assumption College

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Simmons University

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

MCPHS University

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