Megan Skinner
Board Certifications: Adult Gerontology Advanced Practice Nurse
Languages: English
Call Little Silver, NJ: (732) 530-8666
At Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA), we count on our talented oncologists and nursing team to deliver the high level of care that patients look for. Megan Skinner is a nurse practitioner who serves patients at RCCA’s Little Silver, New Jersey, location. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for all kinds of cancers and blood disorders, helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Get in touch with RCCA to schedule your appointment.
Clinical Interests and expertise
Megan Skinner provides direct patient care for a variety of cancer types. She works with patients who have breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and many other types of solid tumors and blood malignancies. Megan also works with non-malignant hematology conditions, including anemia, blood clotting disorders, bleeding disorders, and more.
Megan’s clinical responsibilities include direct patient care, symptom management, ordering and interpreting labs/test, prescribing medications, coordinating chemo or immunotherapy care, educating patient and families and collaborating closely with the oncologist.
By helping patients understand their diagnosis, treatment, and progress, Megan helps them feel confident about their care and potential outcomes.
Professional Background and Academic Achievements
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Quinnipiac University
- Postgraduate: Master of Science in Nursing, Monmouth University
- Board certifications: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Quinnipiac University
- Postgraduate: Master of Science in Nursing, Monmouth University
- Board certifications: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Call Little Silver, NJ: (732) 530-8666
About Megan Skinner
“I was drawn to healthcare for several reasons,” says Megan Skinner, “but most significantly because my mother is a nurse and exemplifies exceptional caregiving.”
Her first position at Johns Hopkins University Hospital was an induction and consolidation unit for patients with leukemia. She quickly learned how impactful her role could be. “I found it meaningful to develop those close relationships with patients and their families,” she says, “Being part of their care team during such a critical time was profoundly rewarding.” She loves the opportunity to improve how a patient feels, either physically or emotionally.
A cancer diagnosis is an extremely vulnerable moment in any person’s life. The patient’s care team, therefore, is extremely influential. “Trust in the oncology team is a cornerstone of quality cancer care,” Megan emphasizes. “Building a therapeutic relationship is essential to navigating the journey ahead.”
Patients teach her valuable lessons in return. Megan is humbled daily and impressed by the resolve that her patients display in the face of difficult circumstances. In her words, “Working in oncology continually reminds me of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.”
Now is an exciting time to be involved in oncology and hematology. “The therapeutic advances we’re witnessing are remarkable,” she says. Innovations in chemotherapy are occurring simultaneously with groundbreaking work in targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and personalized medicine. The new treatments extend survival and meaningfully improve the patient’s quality of life during treatment. Says Megan, “Patients have more time to spend with loved ones and pursue what matters most.”
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Megan Skinner serves patients at 180 White Road, Suite 101, Little Silver, NJ 07739. RCCA’s Little Silver location is a state-of-the-art facility led by an experienced multidisciplinary team that delivers exceptional care to members of the New Jersey community.
We are here for you
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.