Stephanie Gudino
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated RN with 11 years of prior clinical experience as a CNA across ICU, Med-Surg, Hospice, and Long-Term Care settings. Currently focused on delivering bedside nursing care on neurological and medical-surgical conditions. Proficient in performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications, and managing high-acuity patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Resident
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Portland, USA
03.2026 - Current
- Monitored and cared for patients with neurological and medical-surgical conditions: stroke, seizures, diabetes, COPD, infections/sepsis, renal disease, post-operative conditions, and altered mental status
- Performed focused neurological assessments and monitored for acute changes in patient condition
- Utilized telemetry/telemonitoring systems to recognize and report cardiac rhythm abnormalities
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create and execute comprehensive patient care plans
- Responded appropriately to patient deterioration and emergency situations, including participation in mock codes and resuscitative efforts
- Direct bedside nursing care: assessments, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, patient education, and coordination of care
- Applied infection prevention, fall prevention, skin integrity, and patient safety measures in daily practice
- Prioritized and organized care for multiple high-acuity patients while adapting to rapidly changing clinical situations
- Rotating to different departments and obtaining valuable skills such as IV starts, assisting with cardiac defibrillation, patient care in rehab, hospice, OR and PACU
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Independent Contractor
Beaverton, USA
04.2016 - 03.2026
- Supported residents with activities of daily living—bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility, and vital signs—ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Delivered compassionate, direct patient care across long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and memory care settings through a healthcare staffing agency.
- Quickly adapted to various facilities, patient populations, and care teams, effectively supporting residents with dementia, chronic illnesses, and age-related conditions in fast-paced environments.
CNA2
Legacy Emanuel Hospital-Neuro Trauma ICU
Portland, USA
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided direct care to high-acuity patients, including ECMO and prone-positioned patients
- Assisted RNs with complex patient care tasks, ensuring patient comfort and safety through effective repositioning, hygiene, oral care, and skin integrity maintenance
- Safely transferred and mobilized patients using mechanical lifts while managing multiple lines, drains, and life-support equipment
- Performed intake/output monitoring, catheter care, JP drain emptying, and point-of-care blood glucose testing (CBGs)
- Provided compassionate communication and emotional support to patients and families, helping to alleviate stress and enhance overall care experience in ICU
- Demonstrated teamwork, adaptability, and critical thinking in a fast-paced critical care setting
- Supported unit operations by stocking supplies and organizing bedside and linen carts, ensuring timely access to essential items for patient care
- Performed basic clerical duties, including answering phones, faxing, printing, and supporting documentation flow
Education
Nursing (BSN) -
Concordia University
Portland, OR12-2025
General Studies - Associates Degree
Portland Community College
Portland, OR12-2022
Skills
- Neurological and comprehensive patient assessments
- Spinal Cord Injury Precautions, monitoring and prevention of Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Seizure precautions and acute management
- Telemetry and vital sign monitoring
- IV therapy and peripheral line management
- Barcode medication administration (BCMA)
- Infection control measures
- EMR Systems
- Wound care, dressing changes, and surgical site monitoring
- Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
- Patient education
- Time management, task prioritization
- SBAR handoff communication and interprofessional collaboration
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Active RN California License # 95471583, Expires 2028
- Active RN Oregon License # 10057289, Expires 2028
- BLS/CPR, 07/31/27
- ACLS Certification, 05/31/28
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Degree
BSN, RN
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
RN Resident
US Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2026 - Current
CNA2
Legacy Emanuel Hospital-Neuro Trauma ICU
06.2016 - 04.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Independent Contractor
04.2016 - 03.2026
Nursing (BSN) -
Concordia University
General Studies - Associates Degree
Portland Community College