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Graciela M. Gudino BSN, RN

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional noted for delivering patient care across post-acute, sub-acute and skilled nursing settings, executing wound treatments, coordinating care plans, and elevating patient safety through infection-control and medication-management practices.

Prudent in leading admissions and clinical workflows, performing patient assessments and medication reconciliations, optimizing bed utilization and intake efficiency, and maintaining electronic health record documentation aligned with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance protocols. Recognized for amplifying clinical team performance by mentoring junior staff and CNAs, enforcing compliance with healthcare regulations and facility standards, and collaborating directly with physicians and nurse practitioners to facilitate care decisions. Proficient in providing bilingual English–Spanish instruction on treatment and wound-care techniques, supporting end-of-life and transitional care planning, and enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic bedside engagement and discharge guidance. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Wound care nurse focus on improving patient healing rates, reducing infection, and advancing clinical protocols. Specialized in preventing and treating complex wounds, such as diabetic foot conditions and pressure injuries. Led initiatives to update wound care protocols and participated in multidisciplinary wound care committees. Strong background in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Critical decision-making under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Supervisor/Certified Wound Care Nurse

The Grove Post Acute
Woodland, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff during weekends, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
  • Managed staffing schedules, effectively balancing nurse availability with patient care needs.
  • Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for process improvements and training needs.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in providing patient care.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and safety measures.
  • Led initiatives to streamline documentation processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of patient records management.
  • Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering a collaborative approach to patient-centered wound care management strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Assessed and documented patient wound conditions to develop individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on wound management techniques and preventive care strategies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve wound healing rates and reduce infection risks.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on advanced wound care techniques and protocols.
  • Analyzed patient data to identify trends in wound recovery, driving targeted interventions for improvement.
  • Developed quality improvement initiatives that streamlined wound care processes within clinical settings.
  • Streamlined department operations through the development of standardized documentation practices for accurate tracking of patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
  • Reduced wound healing time with the application of advanced wound dressings, negative pressure therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of wound etiology, size, depth, exudate levels, tissue types present, and surrounding skin health to inform individualized treatment plans.

Admission Nurse/Certified Wound Care Nurse

Westview Healthcare Center
Auburn, CA
03.2023 - 01.2025
  • Conducted patient assessments and triaged admissions to ensure timely care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on admission processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
  • Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in admissions and patient management protocols.
  • Displayed functional familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance coverage protocols.
  • Monitored bed availability and coordinated placements, accordingly, optimizing patient flow through the facility.

Nurse Supervisor/Certified Wound Care Nurse

The Pines at Placerville Healthcare Center
Placerville, CA
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Maintains nursing staff accountabilities by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
  • Making objective, quick, and effective decisions, particularly under pressure and in complex situations.
  • Assist managers with interviews, hiring, coaching, and counseling staff & provide regular performance feedback.
  • Understanding and ensuring compliance with healthcare laws, policies, and industry standards.
  • Inspiring and motivating staff, delegating tasks, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
  • Responsible for New Admissions; patient family orientation, care planning, and consent of care.
  • Responsible for Discharges; performing proper home health education and home medication administration.
  • Ensure labs, radiology, STAT orders are done efficiently in a timely manner.
  • Communicates one on one directly with MD and NP.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT

Skin Wound and Ostomy Certification Course -

The College of Long-Term Care
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021

Vocational Nurse Completion Certificate -

Unitek College
Sacramento, CA
08.2020

Certified Medical Assistant -

PIMA Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV
04.2016

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Conduct Start of New Admissions
  • Discharge Planning Execution
  • Tracheostomy Care Support
  • Patient Triage Coordination
  • Emergency Response Oversight
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Nutritional Intake Monitoring
  • Catheterization Procedures
  • IV Line Insertion
  • Wound assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Wound dressing techniques
  • Negative pressure therapy
  • Continuing education
  • Ostomy management
  • Chronic wound management
  • Skin integrity preservation
  • Debridement procedures
  • Offloading techniques
  • Collaborative care
  • Patient education
  • Risk identification
  • Family education
  • Post-surgery treatment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Offloading techniques
  • Collaborative care
  • Patient education
  • Risk identification
  • Family education
  • Post-surgery treatment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, 95435645
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, 714882
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor/Certified Wound Care Nurse

The Grove Post Acute
01.2025 - Current

Admission Nurse/Certified Wound Care Nurse

Westview Healthcare Center
03.2023 - 01.2025

Nurse Supervisor/Certified Wound Care Nurse

The Pines at Placerville Healthcare Center
07.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College

Skin Wound and Ostomy Certification Course -

The College of Long-Term Care

Vocational Nurse Completion Certificate -

Unitek College

Certified Medical Assistant -

PIMA Medical Institute

Experience Years

6
Graciela M. Gudino BSN, RN