Catherine Guido
Longmont,CO
Summary
Nurse Director and floor nurse for 39 years with experience in Memory Care, Hospice, LTC , rehab and Assisting Living facilities. Recognized for implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction. Proven expertise in clinical staff management and patient care coordination, fostering professional development while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and optimizing operational efficiency. Now retired.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Director
Atria Senior Living
Longmont, Colorado
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with state regulations and quality care standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance resident care and improve overall satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Monitored clinical outcomes and adjusted policies to optimize patient safety and health services.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed operational workflows, identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Developed training programs to elevate nursing skills and adherence to best practices in geriatric care.
- Led budget management efforts, aligning resources with organizational goals for sustainable operations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, including physicians, patients, families, and community partners to improve care delivery processes.
- Managed budgets, labor costs, and supply inventories to ensure optimal departmental efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, patient-centered care strategies.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and guidelines.
Nurse Director
Balfour Senior Living
Louisvile, Colorad
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with state regulations and quality care standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance resident care and improve overall satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Monitored clinical outcomes and adjusted policies to optimize patient safety and health services.
- Implemented innovative staff training programs that enhanced clinical competencies and improved overall performance metrics.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections and medication errors.
- Advocated for ongoing employee education initiatives focused on professional development opportunities tailored specifically towards nurses'' unique needs within organization.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, resulting in increased professional growth and skill development.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, patient-centered care strategies.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Director of Nursing
Alta Vita Memory Care Centre
Longmont, Colorado
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Led nursing staff to deliver high-quality care in memory care setting
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols enhancing resident well-being
- Oversaw regulatory compliance ensuring adherence to healthcare standards
- Mentored nursing team fostering professional development and teamwork
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan Society
Loveland, Colorado
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
- Managed nursing staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for patient care delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to nursing personnel for professional development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff, promoting adherence to best practices in clinical procedures.
- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations to enhance health services offered by the facility.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Hartford High Scool
New Hartford, NY06-1984
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Board of Cooperative Education Services
New Hartford, NY06-1984
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Deadline management
- Workload management
- Medical records management
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Verbal and written communication
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal skills
- Clinical staff management
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Medication dispensing
- Employee supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- IV certification
- BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Director
Atria Senior Living
01.2021 - 11.2024
Nurse Director
Balfour Senior Living
02.2018 - 11.2020
Director of Nursing
Alta Vita Memory Care Centre
04.2017 - 04.2019
Clinical Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan Society
04.2011 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
New Hartford High Scool
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Board of Cooperative Education Services