MEREDITH ANN LIGON, RN

PROFILE Compassionate nurse with two years of clinical and internship and
two years nursing experience providing quality patient care in a hospital setting

EDUCATION James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Anticipated Graduation, May 2021

Bryant & Stratton College, N. Chesterfield, VA

Associate of Applied Science Degree, Nursing
Graduation, August 2018

CLINICAL SKILLS PERFORMED

 Medication administration▪ Obtaining vital signs
 Bed baths ▪ Assisting patients with ADL’s
 Standard Precautions ▪ Wound Care/ dressing changes
 Sterile technique ▪ Documenting/ charting in Epic
 Patient teaching/ bonding▪ AccuChecks
 Inserting/ removing Foley Catheters ▪ Peg Tube Feedings
 Paging Doctors▪ Head-toe assessment
 Interpreting EKG Strips▪ NG Tube medication/feeds
 Patient ambulation▪ IV starts/Blood draws

CERTIFICATIONS RN, CPR, BLS, American Heart Association

AWARDS Daisy Award Nomination, 2019 3rd Quarter

NURSING EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic and Trauma Nursing, Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA
Provide care for patients with traumatic injuries, administer medication, answer questions,
Provide post-mortem care

Orthopedic Nursing, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA

Provide care, monitor and ambulate post-surgical patients, administer medication, answer questions for
patients and families. Provide interdisciplinary care.
Nursing Internship, Hospice of Richmond, Retreat Hospital, Richmond VA
Under the direction of a RN, provide care, monitor health conditions, administer medication, use
medical equipment, advise patients and their families on current prognosis. Provided quality patient
care to help ensure their comfort and quality of their remaining days

COVID-19 Cross-training, Cardiac, Inpatient Rehab, COVID-19 Specific Unit

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Over 500 hours completed in the following healthcare settings:
Geriatric (Brandermill Woods, Johnston Willis Hospital (Rehab), Piedmont Geriatric Hospital),
Maternal and Family/ Child: Johnston Willis (Labor/Deliver, Post-partum), John Randolph
Medical Center ICU Mental Health (Poplar Springs Hospital). Employ the nursing process to
implement comprehensive effective care. Performed clinical decision making and caring
interventions. Demonstrated clinical competence in performance of safe nursing skills. Assisted
with different tasks such as, medication administration, wound care, head-to-toe assessments,
vital signs, ostomy bag changes, ADLs, documentation

WORK HISTORY

2020 RN, 3W Sentara Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach

2018-2020 RN, 1E Sentara Leigh, Norfolk, VA

2018 RN, 4W Sentara Leigh, Norfolk, VA

2016-2017 Line Cook, The Boathouse, Richmond, VA

2014-2016 Line Cook, Country Club of Petersburg, Petersburg, VA

2012-2013 Sous Chef, Amour Wine Bistro, Richmond, VA

2010-2012 Line Cook, Country Club of Petersburg, Petersburg, VA

2008-2010 Supervisor, Max & Erma’s, Richmond, VA