MEGHAN SMIGA
Fairfax,Virginia
Summary
BSN candidate with 10 years of experience and over 585 clinical hours in various healthcare environments. Proven skills in leadership, teamwork, and high-pressure decision-making, with a strong background in surgical coordination and healthcare operations. Committed to delivering exceptional perioperative care and optimizing surgical outcomes as an Operating Room Nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Medical Coordinator & Aide
North Beach Plastic Surgery
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted with reconstructive surgical procedures for breast cancer patients, providing compassionate pre- and post-operative support.
- Coordinated surgical schedules, insurance verification, and billing, ensuring smooth patient flow.
- Served as primary liaison between patients, surgical teams, and insurance providers to maximize satisfaction and outcomes.
Director of Operations / Head Coach, NCAA Field Hockey Program
Belmont Abbey College Athletic Department
Belmont, NC
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed all program operations, recruitment, and compliance, achieving the most successful year in program history. Developed three first-year student-athletes who earned All-American recognition
- Increased recruitment by 191%, generating $630K annually with a projected $2.5M over four years.
- Managed staff onboarding, training, and NCAA compliance; oversaw marketing, budgeting, and digital recruiting platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Averett University, ABSN
Norfolk, Virginia08-2025
MBA - Health Care Administration
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2017
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy in High-Stress Environments
- Surgical Coordination, Case Scheduling, & Resource Management
- Leadership, Team Building, & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Critical Thinking & Rapid Problem-Solving Under Pressure
- Interprofessional Communication Across Diverse Teams
- Time Management, Prioritization, & Multi-Case Workflow Efficiency
Certification
- CPR & BLS Certified, 2024
- NCAA & NFHCA Compliance Certification
- Former Federal Security Clearance Holder
Clinical Experience (585 Hours)
Pending Licensure
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II — Acute & chronic adult care, multi-system interventions, surgical prep & recovery, perioperative observation and exposure in the Operating Room
- Complex Health Problems / Critical Care — High-acuity patient monitoring, interdisciplinary care, urgent assessment.
- Introduction to Client-Centered Care, Mental Health, Maternal & Child, Public Health, Leadership & Transition to Practice — Comprehensive exposure to patient education, community health, leadership, team collaboration, and professional development.
Timeline
Surgical Medical Coordinator & Aide
North Beach Plastic Surgery
08.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Operations / Head Coach, NCAA Field Hockey Program
Belmont Abbey College Athletic Department
05.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Averett University, ABSN
MBA - Health Care Administration
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Queens University of Charlotte