Megha Shah
DNP, FNP, OCN
The Oncology Nurse
Committed to improving the lives of cancer patients, Megha Shah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Northwestern Medicine’s Delnor Cancer Center’s outpatient infusion center. As a healthcare provider, she is a passionate advocate for patient safety, quality care, and navigating the complexities of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Recent & Upcoming Events
On April 12th, 2025 between 7 AM and 8 AM, Megha Shah will be presenting about her research on Improving Discharge Processes In An Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion Center at the Oncology Nursing Society‘s 50th Annual Congress. Register here.
Stay tuned for the presentation material.
Megha Shah was recently featured on a podcast where we dive deep into What It’s Like to Be a Peer Reviewer or Associate Editor for an ONS Journal. Not only can you gain valuable insights, but you can also earn a Continuing Education credit by listening!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow. Listen now and boost your knowledge!
Join Megha Shah on Thursday, September 12th at the ONS Bridge 2024 where she will be presenting a session on Managing Structural Oncologic Emergencies.
For more information about the session and to sign up for the ONS Bridge 2024, visit website.
About Megha Shah
Daisy Award recipient Family Nurse Practitioner, Megha Shah pursues her passion for nursing and patient advocacy as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Oncology Certified Nurse. Along with being a passionate healthcare provider and an advocate for patient safety with tens of Daisy Nominations,
Megha has published several articles and serves as a member of the board for CWSCONS. She also served as an associate editor for a leading Oncology publication. Megha has always been a preceptor and mentor for other nurses.
Providing Bedside Care While Speaking About Oncology/Nursing Topics
Committed to improving the lives of cancer patients, Megha Shah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as a Registered Nurse at Northwestern Medicine’s Delnor Cancer Center’s outpatient infusion center. She is a passionate advocate for patient safety, quality care, and navigating the complexities of cancer treatment and care.
Beyond her clinical work, Megha is a highly sought-after public speaker. Her passion and engaging presentations cover crucial topics like oncology emergencies, the power of aroma therapy, navigating end-of-life discussions, and implementing process improvements to enhance patient care.
Megha’s dedication extends beyond the hospital walls. She served as an Associate Editor for the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, sharing her knowledge with a wider audience. Currently, she leverages her leadership skills as the President of the Chicago Western Suburbs Oncology Nursing Society, actively supporting and empowering fellow oncology nurses.
Driven by compassion and a commitment to excellence, Megha Shah is a trusted resource for patients, colleagues, and the wider healthcare community. For more information about Megha’s experience and contribution to the profession of oncology, visit her CV page.
Services Provided by Megha Shah
Megha Shah offers a range of several compensated and pro bono services.
Editorial Services
Megha Shah offers editorial services to elevate your medical publications. From oncology journals to patient resources, Megha refines your message with accuracy and impact.
Public Speaker
Beyond her clinical work, Megha is a highly sought-after public speaker. She speaks on various topics, some of which are End of Life Discussions, Aroma Therapy & Oncology Emergencies.
Connect with Megha Shah to explore opportunities and how she can be of assistance. Contact Megha.
Work Experience
Since the diagnosis of cancer among several of Megha’s family members, Megha has concentrated her career on providing medical care for oncology patients and emotional support to their family members.
As an APRN, Megha now continues her journey as a Healthcare Provider while advocating for exceptional outcomes for cancer patients.
Leading and mentoring nurses while advocating for exceptional outcomes for cancer patients. Overseeing daily operations, ensuring patient safety, and guiding staff through complex situations are just a few of her responsibilities. Megha draws on her years of oncology experience and strong leadership skills to manage assignments, collaborate with physicians, and educate patients and families.
Played a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients battling cancer. Administering medications, managing symptoms, conducting assessments, and educating patients and families. Worked collaboratively with the healthcare team, following protocols and ensuring a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and clinical skills and made a positive impact on the lives of those navigating cancer.
Provided holistic care to women facing gynecological cancers. Performed comprehensive assessments, administering medications and managing symptoms, educating patients and families on their diagnoses and treatment options. Made a meaningful difference in her patients’ lives.
Megha’s team managed Breast Cancer Awareness project through Ticket of Cure program funded by Illinois Department of Public Health targeting minority population women as participants
Responsible for translating prescriptions from mail orders. She handled doctor phone calls related to prescription clarifications. Resolved patient conflicts. These responsibilities required an ability to perform dosage calculations, knowledge of HIPAA laws, ICD-9 diagnosis codes and knowledge of drug names.
Patient Surveys
Here’s what Megha’s patients have to say about her. Please note that to be compliant with HIPAA, the patient names have been withheld.
Thank you for being a sweetheart and for helping out my mother. She and we appreciated all your care and help.
… I feel a rush of peace come over me and warm me because of the care and kindness she gave me. I am so blessed that Megha was my nurse.
Stay In Touch
As a patient, healthcare provider, or a nurse, feel free to reach out to Megha Shah if there is any opportunity to learn from each other or collaborate on various opportunities.
