Why I Do It

I created Beacon RN to bridge healthcare gaps for families, aiming to be their trusted "nurse in the family." My background in nursing started with neonatal and pediatric care, eventually transitioning to nursing administration. However, my focus shifted when I immersed myself in breast cancer care.

I've gained extensive experience—from shadowing surgeons to becoming a Certified Breast Care Nurse, a Certified Lymphedema therapist focusing on the upper extremities and an infusion nurse specializing in immunotherapy and chemotherapy treatment. Education has always been my passion, leading me to develop classes for baby care, breast surgery education, infusion education and radiation education.

Through my journey, I've realized the importance of supporting not just the patient, but the entire family. Many clients express not knowing what they needed until they had support, emphasizing the invaluable role of guidance and advocacy in their lives.

In 2020, my dad's battle with liver cancer propelled me into the role of being the nurse in my family, aiding remotely at first and later caring for him in person. My 20+ years as a nurse eased the complexities, but for my mom, it was overwhelming. Witnessing her confusion, fear, and stress fueled my commitment to guide and care for both my parents and others going through cancer care.

This experience, coupled with multiple cancer occurrences in both my husband’s and my families, led to numerous instances of providing clarity amidst medical confusion. It's a role born from love—one that highlights the vital need for families without a nurse in their circle to turn to in moments of medical uncertainty. Families don’t know what they don’t know. I created Beacon RN to be the guiding light during uncertain times.

“It's a role born from love—one that highlights the vital need for families without a nurse in their circle to turn to in moments of medical uncertainty.” — Megan Graves