Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Enrichment
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Cameron T. Shay

Pittsburgh,PA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric ICU, Registered Nurse

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh , PA
07.2021 - Current
  • Provide specialized critical care to the pediatric population with an array of acute and chronic conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic injuries, neurological disorders, post-operative recovery surgeries, transplants, and genetic abnormalities
  • Administration and titration of vasoactive, inotropic, sedative and paralytic medications
  • Management of advanced airway support such as ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High flow nasal cannula
  • Assist in placement and management of invasive lines including arterial lines, central venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, central venous catheters

Pediatric ICU, Travel Registered Nurse

Primary Children's Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Delivered critical care to pediatric patients, including managing ventilators, administered vasoactive medications, and monitored hemodynamic status

Cardiac Progressive Unit, Travel Registered Nurse

Colorado Children's Hospital
Aurora, CO
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed patients with congenital or acquired heart conditions, and educated patients and families on post-operative care, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments to support cardiac health and recovery

ICU Float Pool, Travel Registered Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Provided patient specific critical care in the neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac intensive care unit, surgical intensive care unit, and medical intensive care unit

Pediatric ICU, Travel Registered Nurse

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided comprehensive critical care to patients, monitoring hemodynamics, and performing rapid interventions to address acute medical emergencies

Cardiothoracic ICU, Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided high level acuity care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those with complex conditions requiring heart transplants and ECMO support
  • Titration of vasopressor and inotropic medications according to hospital policy and patient hemodynamics
  • Managed and operated continuous renal replacement therapy machines, along with intra-aortic balloon pumps, and left and right ventricular assist devices

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
08-2020

Professional Enrichment

PICU Advisory Member 

  • Committee aimed to facilitate increased employee morale, provide volunteer opportunities and fundraising events in the community, and provide a support system for current employees

Preceptorship

  • Serve as a preceptor to new graduate nurses in the pediatric intensive care unit integrating standards of practice and care, evidence-based practices, and ensuring they understand safety practices and protocols through hands on training and mentorship

Alpha Tau Delta Nursing Fraternity Member 

  • Actively participated in professional development activities such as volunteer work in the community, fundraising for various non-profit organizations, promoted health education initiatives in the local community and attended community services projects in poverty stricken demographic areas

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member 

  • Member of the professional nursing society in honor of academic excellence, leadership attributes, and dedication to the nursing profession

Conduct Chart Audits 

  • Reviewed and evaluated patient charts to verify proper documentation on restraint charting and pain assessment per hospital policy, and addressed charting discrepancies providing feedback to staff to improve nursing practices

Affiliations

Big Brother's Big Sister's Volunteer

  • Mentorship program providing regular one-on-one meetings facilitated through community activities, providing emotional support and guidance, and positive role modeling to foster personal growth in our youth

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Shadowing

  • Shadowed three Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists gaining insight to anesthesia planning, administration, and patient monitoring processes during surgical procedures
  • Completed 20 total hours of shadowing experience both at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center

Children's Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center Volunteer

  • Provided nurturing care as a baby holder, comforting infants that did not have family present, and engaged in age-appropriate play activities

Certification

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing License

  • RN736883
  • Expires 10/31/2025

Basic Life Support Certification

  • Expires 07/2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

  • Expires 03/2026

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification

  • Expires 12/2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification

  • Expires 10/2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pediatric ICU, Travel Registered Nurse

Primary Children's Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

Cardiac Progressive Unit, Travel Registered Nurse

Colorado Children's Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024

ICU Float Pool, Travel Registered Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Pediatric ICU, Travel Registered Nurse

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
09.2022 - 12.2022

Pediatric ICU, Registered Nurse

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2021 - Current

Cardiothoracic ICU, Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Cameron T. Shay