SHANNON SMITH

ShannonOrrSmith@gmail.com
https://shannonorr.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
Passionate RN with ICU experience seeking a career as an RN Case Manager. Desiring the ability to provide
remarkable care for end of life patients and their families, as well as utilize case management and teamwork
strategies. Possesses demonstrated skills in communication, patient- and family-centered care, teamwork,
and adaptability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA Oct 2018- Present
Registered Clinical Nurse- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
 Delivers ICU level, quality care to pediatric patients
 Manages and coordinates patient and family services across disciplines
 Effectively utilizes policy and procedure to provide safe and efficient care
 Achieves exceptional patient and family satisfaction utilizing communication skills and teamwork
 Employee CARES Award recipient

Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA Jan 2018- Oct 2018

Behavioral Health Assistant- Emergency Department
 Delivered supervision to behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department
 Employee CARES Award recipient
 Utilized therapeutic communication with behavioral health patients
 Transported patients from triage area to assigned room

Caregiver, San Diego, CA June 2017- Oct 2018

 Provided nursing care and physical therapy for an adult patient with a traumatic brain injury
 Provided support for patient’s family utilizing effective communication and engagement
 Established and maintained bowel and bladder program

Project Walk, San Diego, CA June 2015- Dec 2016

Recovery Specialist
 Coordinated and trained clients with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina
bifida, brain injuries, stroke, and other forms of paralysis
 Managed one-on-one therapy for paralysis patients in a rehabilitation center
 Created treatment plans including: evaluation, implementation, goals and at-home treatment
 Led therapy sessions focused on reactivating and recruiting the nervous system, using various
physical therapy type modalities

Coyne and Associates, San Diego, CA Sept 2014- June 2015

Early Childhood Interventionist
 Provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intensive therapy to children with autism
 Worked one-on-one with clients in a home setting to teach and improve a variety of skills, including
behavioral and social components, speech, physical, and occupational type programs
 Educated and incorporated families into sessions

Seattle Parks and Recreation- Specialized Programs, Seattle, WA March 2013- Sept 2014
Recreation Attendant
  Led various instructional programs for children and adults with a wide array of mental and physical
disabilities
 Organized and supervised field trips, exercise and cooking classes, social events, and overnight trips
 Served as a lead counselor for overnight and daytime summer camps
 Coached Special Olympics sports and tutored in afterschool programs

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA March 2013- June 2014

Therapy Intern
 Supported the rehab department alongside physical and occupational therapists
 Supervised psychology unit aquatic therapy sessions

Seattle Pacific Reachout International, Seattle, WA Sept 2012- June 2014

Budget and Travel Manager
 Managed budget, as well as fundraising, education and preparation events
 Conducted applicant interviews, team placements, and taught a quarter long preparation class

Sunergos International, St. Petersburg, Russia June 2011- Aug 2012

Non-profit Intern
 Provided complete care, conducted therapy activities, and organized events for children and adults
with severe mental and physical disabilities
 Taught and led educational health programs for children at hospitals and orphanages

EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University Entry Level Masters in Nursing Program, San Diego
January 2017- July 2018
 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
 GPA 3.98; Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Seattle Pacific University- Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Biology, Minor in Russian Studies
June 2014
Cum Laude, President’s Scholar Award

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)- valid through 2020
PALS Certification- valid through 2020
Palliative Care and End of Life Training- 2018
Care Transitions Training- 2018
Team STEPPS Certification- 2018
EPIC Training- 2018
Trauma Nurse Training- 2018
NIH Stroke Scale Certification- 2018
IHI- Basic Training in Quality & Patient Safety-2018
Early Childhood Instructor Field Training- 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
South Africa Nursing Trip- July 2018 Eric Paredes Save a Life ECG Screening
Stand Down Veteran’s Health Tent Special Olympics
Girl Scout Junior First Aid Badge Training Seattle Union Gospel Mission Youth Mentor