Cameron Cunningham BSN, RN, CCRN
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Critical care nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity settings, specializing in complex cardiovascular and multi-organ failure management. Achieved academic excellence with a 4.0 GPA, summa cum laude, while actively participating in leadership roles and committees. Proficient in hemodynamic management, vasoactive infusions, and advanced life support technologies. Committed to transitioning into nurse anesthesia practice, emphasizing clinical knowledge, patient safety, evidence-based care, and advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
MAYO Clinic
Phoenix, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Managed critically ill patients with advanced hemodynamics monitoring to stabilize vital signs and improve patient outcomes
- Managed patients on complex devices such as CRRT, Impella, IABP, LVAD, and ECMO.
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation and paralytic infusions
- Participated in emergency code team responses in critical situations
- Recognize and interpret ABGs, hemodynamics and critical labs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care plans and optimize recovery for complex patients
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubation and line placement to support timely interventions and critical care needs
- Precept new nurses on management of complex care patients
CTICU Nurse Extern
Dignity - St. Joes
Phoenix, USA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored and communicated patient status changes to ensure timely interventions
- Participated in emergency response efforts, contributing to critical patient care
- Supported recovery protocols with high acuity patients
- Supported post-operative care for cardiothoracic ICU patients, enhancing recovery outcomes
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
08-2023
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZUniversity of California, San Diego
Extended StudiesSkills
- Works autonomously and collaboratively
- Able to critically think and problem solve
- Exceptional communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- CCRN
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Affiliations
- Anesthesia Shadow with Guide Anesthesia Arizona at Banner University (20+ hours): general, trauma, OB
- Anesthesia Shadow with Mayo Clinic (10 hours): liver transplant, open heart cases
- Midwestern RN to CRNA workshop - 5/2/2025
- AANA/AZANA member: a part of the AZANA ambassador committee
- Participated in Difficult airway workshop at Mayo Clinic
Leadership and Involvement
- Clinical nurse teacher for nursing students interested in ICU
- Precept new ICU nurses on managment of complex care patients
- Sepsis committee and sepsis champion for ICU education on septic patient management
- IPE mock code committee
Volunteer Experience
- Event coordinator and food packaging at Saint Vincent De Paul
- Food packaging at Kitchen on the Street
- Childcare ministry volunteer at Christ Church of the Valley (CCV)
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
MAYO Clinic
10.2023 - Current
CTICU Nurse Extern
Dignity - St. Joes
03.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
University of California, San Diego