Shawn Orr
Old Fort,NC
Summary
Versatile RN with expertise in critical care and patient management across diverse specialties. Skilled in advanced monitoring techniques, patient education, and end-of-life care. Proven track record in leading nursing teams, prioritizing patient safety, and enhancing care coordination in high-pressure settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Charles George VAMC
09.2017 - 11.2025
- Applied extensive knowledge in acute care treatment, surgical procedures, and hemodynamic monitoring, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective management of central lines, CVP, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, vital signs, and blood pressure medications.
- Maintain airway both by trach and ET tubes, ventilators, and suctioning both trach and ET tubes.
- Provided care of two critically ill patients.
- CRRT starting, and continuation on one critically ill patient.
- Participated in code blue scenarios on and off the unit, contributing to critical response efforts and patient stabilization.
- Managed two patients as relief charge nurse while coordinating resources for nursing team, physicians, and aides to maintain efficient unit operations.
- Managed blood product processes, ensuring accurate monitoring and documentation for patient care.
- Recognizing and managing problems that may arise during the post-op phase of treatment.
- Extensive knowledge in patient education and family education of critically ill patients.
- Assisted in various modalities, including Medical ICU and medical floors, to ensure patient coverage.
- Care of end of life patients which included palliative care and hospice patients.
- Maintained current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) to provide emergency care.
- Speaking with providers via phone or in-person to assist in the care of the patient.
- Nursing quality council member and recorder since September of 2022.
- Peer review coordinator and data entry/data collector.
- Current manager Russell Coggins 828 -298-7911 ext. 4210
Staff RN Interventional Radiology
Mission Hospitals
Asheville, N.C.
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Assessment of the patient and completing a comprehensive history and physical to ensure the appropriateness of medication-induced sedation for surgical procedures.
- Assessment of medications the patient is taking and possible interactions with medications given for the procedure.
- Assessment of lab values and proper physician notification of abnormal labs.
- Start IVs and maintain fluids and monitoring during procedures.
- Highly trained in assessment of patients adversely reacting to medications or procedures and responding appropriately to those reactions.
- Maintained accurate patient records through efficient handwritten and computerized charting, ensuring continuity of care.
- Counseled and educated patients and families about procedures before and after care of tubes and wounds.
- Demonstrated self-direction in a fast-paced environment, effectively multitasking while maintaining high personal accountability.
- Cultivated relationships with physicians, coworkers, patients, and families, enhancing collaboration and communication.
- Provided care for a wide range of patients, encompassing elderly, young, disabled, and those with serious health conditions.
- Manager in IR is Priscilla Moyer 213-1386.
Staff RN Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Mission Hospitals
Asheville, N.C.
11.2005 - 01.2015
- Delivered comprehensive care for two critically ill patients, ensuring stabilization and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Utilized extensive knowledge in managing acute care injuries, monitoring central lines, CVP, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and PICCO monitoring to optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed airway for patients using tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes, ensuring proper ventilation and suctioning.
- Monitored and administered blood products, meticulously documenting patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Assisted with bedside procedures, including percutaneous tracheostomy insertion, percutaneous gastrostomy tube insertion, open wound washout, open belly washout, and insertion of lines for multiple infusions.
- CRRT starting, and continuation on one critically ill patient.
- Maintaining and updating the machine with supplies and monitoring numbers while also taking care of the sick patient.
- Care of end of life patients which included palliative care and organ donation patients.
- Extensive knowledge in patient education and family education of critically injured patients.
- Relief charge nurse responsibilities which sometimes included managing two patients and providing resources for all the other nursing team, physicians, and aides.
- Speaking with the house supervisor and prioritizing activities in the unit.
- Participating knowledgeably in code blue off and on the unit.
- Maintained certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support to ensure readiness for emergencies.
- 828-213-2460
Staff RN Neuroscience
Mission Hospitals
Asheville, NC
05.2003 - 11.2005
- The patients on the unit consisted of stroke, head injury, spine and neck surgery patients.
- Assessed stroke patients to determine care needs and monitor recovery progress.
- Completed training on NIH Stroke Scale to assess stroke severity.
- Participated in rehabilitation training specifically for stroke patients.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation and after-hospital care to enhance recovery understanding.
- Administered medications and evaluated pain management strategies to ensure effective treatment.
- Monitored telemetry data to identify patient abnormalities.
- This floor also contained a step-down unit where the patients required more intense monitoring.
- Managed overflow patients from multiple floors.
- Contact number for nursing inquiries: 828-213-6600.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lees- McRae
Banner Elk, N.C.05-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, N.C.05-2003
High School Diploma -
Temple Baptist School
Asheville, N.C.05-1995
Skills
- Critical care
- Acute care proficiency
- Post-surgical care
- Palliative care
- Medication management
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Advanced airway management
- Tracheotomy management
- Clinical evaluation
- Physical assessments
- Emergency response
- Intake and discharge
- Care coordination
- Patient management
- Family-centered care
- Team collaboration
- Nursing implementation
- Neurology expertise
- Palliative care knowledge
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- CCRN
- BLS/ACLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Staff RN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Charles George VAMC
09.2017 - 11.2025
Staff RN Interventional Radiology
Mission Hospitals
01.2015 - 08.2017
Staff RN Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Mission Hospitals
11.2005 - 01.2015
Staff RN Neuroscience
Mission Hospitals
05.2003 - 11.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lees- McRae
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Temple Baptist School