MEGAN ELTERMAN
Suffield
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of medical experience, including more than 6 years as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in hematology, oncology, and breast surgical oncology. Expertise includes comprehensive breast health care, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for various conditions such as breast masses and abnormal imaging. Proven ability to perform in-office biopsies and manage postoperative patients while actively supporting survivorship programs for early-stage breast cancer patients. Committed to delivering compassionate care, ensuring patient safety, and enhancing outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breast Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Breast and Wellness Center/Baystate Medical Practices
10.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow up for breast masses, abnormal breast imaging, breast skin changes, nipple discharge and breast infections. Perform in office biopsy when indicated and support the survivorship program for patients diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer. Also evaluate post operative patients and treat complications associated with surgical procedures such as infections, hematomas, seromas and wound care.
Wellness Nurse Practitioner
Aquarius IV and Wellness
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administer vitamin injections, start intravenous lines, administer IV infusions and Botox injections for treatment and symptom management for TMJ, hyperhidrosis and cosmetic purposes. Helped assist in the testosterone replacement therapy for men’s health and the weight loss management programs with GLP/GLP-1.
Inpatient Staff Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2019
- Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to adult patients across the spectrum of oncologic or hematological conditions. Assess and intervene to ensure quality care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation including the management of patient hemodynamics. Administer chemotherapy and biologic therapy as ordered. Provide palliative, holistic nursing care and emotional support to patients and families.
Inpatient Staff Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2008 - 11.2012
- Responsible for the complete nursing process for adult hematology/oncology patients. Proficient in Interleukin therapy administration for melanoma and renal cell carcinoma diagnoses. Administering and titrating vasopressors therapy when needed. Managing and monitoring cardiac telemetry for patients when needed. Resource/Charge nurse when needed. Provide inpatient hospice care and help patients and families with coping/identifying support systems.
Inpatient Staff Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2005 - 02.2008
- Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to adult patients across the spectrum of oncologic or hematological conditions. Assess and intervene to ensure quality care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation including the management of patient hemodynamics. Administer chemotherapy and biologic therapy as ordered. Provide palliative, holistic nursing care and emotional support to patients and families.
Certified Nurse’s Aide
Baystate Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Assisting the assigned nurse with care of a pediatric population from newborn-21 years of age which includes obtaining vital signs, activities of daily living, glucometer use and nursing assistant duties for the pediatric population.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons College
Boston, MA03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Ma05.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Agawam High School
06.2001
Skills
- Comprehensive breast examinations
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Proactive health management
- Patient communication
- Health education
- Cross-disciplinary teamwork
- Differential diagnosis
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Telehealth proficiency
Affiliations
- Inducted into Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau- July 2018
- Belong to Driving for a Cure charity group
- Belong to the Rays of Hope volunteer group
Certification
- Massachusetts APRN license- #RN279671_Active
- Connecticut APRN license- #8277- Active
- Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license-#76142- Active
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license-#RN279671- Active
- Active MSCR license- Active
- Active DEA license- Active
- AANP certified on 2019-03-19
- BLS/CPR certified- Active
- Neurotoxin, filler and PRP treatment certified- 2021
Timeline
Wellness Nurse Practitioner
Aquarius IV and Wellness
01.2022 - 01.2023
Breast Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Breast and Wellness Center/Baystate Medical Practices
10.2019 - Current
Inpatient Staff Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2019
Inpatient Staff Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2008 - 11.2012
Inpatient Staff Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2005 - 02.2008
Certified Nurse’s Aide
Baystate Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
High School Diploma - undefined
Agawam High School
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons College