Cindy Li, RN, BSN
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Bilingual RN fluent in English and Mandarin, certified in BLS and ACLS, with 2 years of RN experience and 4 years as an LVN. Expertise in IV therapy and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care quality. Strong multitasking and prioritization skills contribute to effective team performance. Eager to leverage clinical skills in a Clinical Nurse role and embrace new challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Pinnacle Health Family Care
Duarte, California
05.2025 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Community Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Utilized strong clinical reasoning to assess patients, initiate interventions, and escalate concerns to physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to evaluate patients promptly and deliver timely treatment.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, and IM routes while monitoring patient responses.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Redwoods Post Acute
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Prioritized nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs by applying critical thinking skills.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, promptly notifying physicians of condition changes and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects requiring intervention.
- Managed patient care through vigilant monitoring of respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Minimized medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and adhering to prescribed protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Mission Skilled Nursing And Sub Acute Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with attending physicians to rapidly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments.
- Administered medications via IV, PO, IM, SQ injections, and feeding tubes while monitoring responses.
- Managed central line care and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Implemented catheter insertion and airway management procedures to enhance patient safety.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and develop coordinated treatment plans.
- Minimized hospital stays through recovery-centered approaches, reducing average inpatient stay length.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration for treatment strategies to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Moldaw Residences
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed wound care and treatment applications during patient procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care through effective staff assignments and physician collaboration.
- Monitored patient orders while facilitating communication with ancillary departments.
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments, analyses, implementations, and evaluations in geriatrics.
- Advocated for patients by ensuring adherence to safety and health regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement successful treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Foundation
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported organization and planning of engaging special events and programs.
- Maintained clean and operational facilities to meet program requirements.
- Used strong interpersonal skills for effective information conveyance during events.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Villa Fontana Senior Living
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered insulin and managed glucoregulation for diabetic residents.
- Conducted thorough skin assessments to identify and treat conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address resident needs promptly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakmont Senior Living
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Responded promptly to resident crises in accordance with company policy and emergency protocols.
- Coordinated medical services with residents, physicians, pharmacies, and home health agencies.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to address resident needs while ensuring dignity and confidentiality.
- Maintained continuous communication using radio and pager during duty hours.
- Monitored resident activities, food intake, and psychosocial status, reporting changes to supervisors immediately.
- Documented all resident changes per company policy to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Ro Health, Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of required paperwork for regulatory compliance.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication skills, earning trust as a reliable caregiver.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
Pediatric Caregiver, Private Duty
Home Care Aid
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Promoted client independence and enhanced quality of life through daily living activities support.
- Managed laundry, grocery shopping, and errands to streamline household tasks.
- Provided dressing guidance, grooming assistance, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed housekeeping duties while ensuring respect for personal space.
Skills
- BLS/ACLS
- IV initiation (Proficient)
- IVF, IV ATB administration and management
- TPN Administration
- CVC Management and Blood Withdrawal
- PICC Line Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Tube Feedings and Care (NGT, PEG, bolus or by pump)
- Medication Administration (PO, IV, Nasal, SL, Otic, Opthalmic, IM, SQ, SD, etc)
- Catheter Care (Foley cath, straight cath, CAUTI awareness)
- Wound care (Vac, basics)
- Neurology Awareness (GCS, neuro check)
- Aspects of Nursing care awareness based upon client's pathological Interpretation
- Dosage Calculation (IV titration, Med-Surg, Geriatric, Pediatric)
- VS interpretation (routine, peri-op, COC)
- Lab result interpretation (CBC, CMP, BMP, LFTs, coagulation studies, I&O, F&E, UA, Stool Cx)
- EKG monitoring & interpretation
- Attention to Detail
- Prioritization
- Clinical Judgment (Critical thinking)
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Interprofessional Communication
- RN Assessment (comprehensive H2T, focused)
- RN Planning
- Delegation
- RN Implementation
- RN Evaluation
- RN Patient Education (inpatient, outpatient, HH, Hospice)
- Neurosensory deficit management (CVA, seizure)
- Culturally-competent, patient-centered quality care
- Interdisciplinary Approach
- Non-restrictive/non-invasive nursing interventions for symptom management
- Medication administration & monitoring
- Nursing Careplan focus (comprehensive/focused, acute/chronic, admission/discharge)
- Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative multifaceted RN assessment/interventions/evaluation/education (w/ healthcare team)
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum education
- Newborn Care (assessment, evaluation, change of status)
- Med-Surg Adult care (acute, subacute, maintenance)
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Palliative care (Hospice, family-centered care, referrals)
- Informatics: Epic, Yardi, EMAR, Point Click Care
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Document and File Management/auditing
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English
Certification
- RN License, California Board of Registered Nursing - 10/2022 - 09/2024
- CPR/ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), American Heart Association - 6/2024 - 6/2026
- CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association - 4/2024 - 4/2026
- LVN License, State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians - 10/2018 - 9/2022
Education
- Unitek College - Fremont, CA
08/2022 Bachelor of Science: Nursing
- Unitek College - Fremont, CA
06/2020 Associate of Science: Nursing
- De Anza College - Cupertino, CA
2017 GED in Nursing and Business Administration
- Fremont High School - Sunnyvale, CA
High School Diploma
Clinical Rotation/ Internship
RN:
- Satellite Health - San Jose, CA, US (Dialysis Outpatient)
- St. Rose Hospital - Hayward, CA, US (ICU, ED Inpatient)
- San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital - San Jose, CA, US (Psychiatric Inpatient, Leadership & Management)
- Children's Health of Northern California - San Jose, CA, US (Pediatric Inpatient)
- Kaiser Permanente - San Jose, CA, US (L&D, Peri-op, PACU, NICU Inpatient)
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Stockton, CA, US (Medical/Surgical Inpatient)
- Los Altos Subacute and Rehabilitation Center - Los Altos, CA, US (SNF)
LVN:
- The Terraces Of Los Gatos - Los Gatos, CA, US (SNF & Assisted Living)
- A&C Convalescent Hospital Of Millbrae - Millbrae, CA, US (SNF)
- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. - San Leandro, CA, US (Pediatric Outpatient Clinic)
- Kidango - Marie Kaiser Center - Fremont, CA, US (Pediatric Outpatient)
- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. - (OB/GYN Outpatient Clinic)
- Generations Healthcare - Plum Tree Care Center - San Jose, CA, US (SNF)
- Laguna Honda Hospital - San Francisco, CA, US (Medical/Surgical Inpatient)
- Genesis Healthcare - Washington Care Center - San Leandro, CA (SNF)
- Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward, CA, US (SNF)
- Camden Postacute Care - Campbell, CA, US (SNF)
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Pinnacle Health Family Care
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Community Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Redwoods Post Acute
06.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Mission Skilled Nursing And Sub Acute Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Moldaw Residences
01.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Foundation
01.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Villa Fontana Senior Living
01.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakmont Senior Living
01.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Ro Health, Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2019
Pediatric Caregiver, Private Duty
Home Care Aid
03.2013 - 10.2015
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