Graham Mussard
Monterey
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in critical care and cardiac catheterization procedures. Skilled in patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in complex interventions. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal outcomes. Known for reliability, clinical expertise, and effective communication under pressure.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Montage
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in catheter lab protocols and best practices for improved performance.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the Cath Lab, reducing procedure turnaround time effectively.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety standards across the department.
- Conducted training sessions on new technologies and equipment, ensuring team proficiency and confidence.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered patient care during cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and assisted in hemodynamic assessments, contributing to timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-procedure care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Triage staffing- San Francisco General Hospital/MICU
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Cared for a critically ill patient population on both a MICU and SICU during this travel assignment. Gained experience as a travel nurse, used intrapersonal skills to quickly develop a good rapport with staff, physicians, and patients.
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health - Memorial Hospital, Prebys Cardiovascular Institute/ ICU/ CCT
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Transport of Critically ill patients requiring advanced treatments and higher level of care. System wide resource, including CVICU, NST, ED, Trauma, and code situations throughout Scripps La Jolla campus.
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health- Green Hospital DOU/
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Experience working bedside on 3 west/DOU at Scripps Green Hospital caring for a diverse patient population. Position required an in-depth knowledge of the cardiovascular system due to ongoing collaborative work with individual advanced heart failure physicians and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Team.
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health- Memorial Hospital, 4 West-Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Initial position as a new graduate. Developed impeccable time management skills as responsibilities included care for up to five patients per shift. Familiarity developed and strengthened with the trauma physicians and nurse practitioners working with the trauma team. Care provided for minor trauma patients, postoperative orthopedic surgical patients, and neurosurgical patients.
Transporter, CNA
Scripps Health- Green Hospital/Radiology
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Initial position within Scripps Health Organization. Learned and practiced values and culture that Scripps employees possess. Job duties included patient transportation to and from procedures, assistance with lift rounds, assistance with DOU patients and activities of daily living under the supervision of DOU Registered Nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Grossmont College
Grossmont, CA06.2011
Skills
- Experience with VA and VV ECMO, CRRT, ventricular assist devices such as Impella, IABP, LVAD, and Protek Experience recovering fresh open heart surgical patients, and advanced heart failure patients
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experienced and trained to work successfully in stressful environments
- Vascular Access management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Electronic charting in Epic
- Adaptable to change
- Radiation safety protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical care nursing
- Ethical practice
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Emergency response
Certification
BLS, ACLS, NIHHS
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Montage
03.2024 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2024
Triage staffing- San Francisco General Hospital/MICU
09.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health - Memorial Hospital, Prebys Cardiovascular Institute/ ICU/ CCT
08.2015 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health- Green Hospital DOU/
03.2013 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Scripps Health- Memorial Hospital, 4 West-Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/
09.2011 - 01.2013
Transporter, CNA
Scripps Health- Green Hospital/Radiology
03.2008 - 09.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Awards
2009 Scripps Green Hospital Support Employee of the Year