Open To Work
ROWENA L. CANCINO
Foster City,USA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Executive DirectorResident Services DirectorMemory Care DirectorMed Tech/Activities DirectorLife Guard Program SpecialistWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridLocation: Foster City, USASan Mateo, CA
Open to relocation: No
Salary Range
100000/yr - 200000/yrSummary
Strategic Executive Director with a focus on healthcare leadership and regulatory compliance. Enhanced resident engagement and satisfaction through innovative programming. Strong organizational skills foster collaboration and ensure high-quality service delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Burlingame Senior Living
Burlingame, CA
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Provides overall leadership and operational oversight for the senior living community, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies.
- Manages budgets, financial performance, and strategic planning to meet community goals.
- Oversaw clinical, administrative, dining, housekeeping, and maintenance departments to ensure cohesive operations and effective service delivery.
- Led recruitment, retention, and development initiatives to cultivate a highly engaged and skilled workforce.
- Promotes a resident-centered approach by enhancing the quality of life and ensuring satisfaction among residents and families.
- Maintained open communication with families, staff, and regulatory agencies to facilitate exceptional care delivery and foster a safe, supportive environment.
Resident Services Director
Pacifica Senior Living
Burlingame, CA
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Leads and manages the Activities and Resident Services Department, developing resident-centered programs that promote engagement and well-being.
- Directed, coordinated, and monitored care delivery, ensuring safety and appropriateness of care.
- Care Planning and Assessment - conduct or coordinate initial and ongoing assessments.
- Maintained comprehensive calendar of events and collaborated with care staff to ensure quality assurance and monitor resident care levels.
- Partners with the Executive Director and department leaders to ensure consistent service delivery and optimal community function.
- Participates in financial planning, including budget creation and monitoring.
- Led hiring, training, and coaching initiatives to develop a high-performing team.
Memory Care Director
Pacifica Senior Living Burlingme
Burlingame, California
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of memory care program, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety.
- Developed individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Trained staff on best practices for dementia care.
- Guided clinical staff on best practices for managing difficult behaviors associated with dementia, improving resident interactions.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to boost cognitive function and promote socialization among residents.
- Coordinated family meetings to discuss resident progress and needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations for memory care services.
- Managed medication administration and monitoring for residents' health needs.
- Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Med Tech/Activities Director
Atria
Burlingame
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Responded promptly to resident needs and alarms, ensuring safety and timely interventions.
- Executed care and daily living activities according to service plans, enhancing resident well-being.
- Built empathetic and supportive relationships with residents while promoting independence.
- Communicated changes in condition to nursing and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members.
- Provided care and meticulously documented services to ensure compliance with individual service plans.
Life Guard Program Specialist
Atria
Burlingame
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated daily operations of assigned programs to ensure effective implementation.
- Monitored program progress and performance metrics to ensure alignment with objectives.
- Acted as the primary contact for participants, families, and community partners to enhance communication.
- Developed programs and services addressing community and organizational needs.
Lead Medtech
La Jolla Care Home
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Oversaw safe medication administration per physician orders and care home policies, ensuring compliance and resident safety.
- Ensured proper storage, labeling, and disposal of medications to maintain regulatory standards and prevent errors.
- Notified staff of medication changes to ensure accurate administration.
- Reported changes in resident condition to nurse or leadership, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
Manufacturing Technician
Eastridge Workforce Solutions / Alere Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Supported equipment installation and validation, adhered to regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA).
- Maintained equipment and accurately documented maintenance activities to ensure operational reliability.
- Participated in quality control processes and safely handled hazardous materials to uphold safety standards.
- Monitored device defects and identified quality risks within assigned responsibilities to support product integrity.
- Recognized deviations from accepted practices and responded appropriately.
- Exhibited professionalism in all interactions and followed company policies.
- Familiar with federal and international regulations, including QSRs, ISO 13485, and CMDR.
Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse
Martinez Memorial Hospital
, Philippines
01.2000 - 12.2011
- Assessed patients' conditions through thorough review of records and medical histories.
- Reviewed lab results and monitored post-operative recovery for dialysis, colonoscopies, ERCP, and surgeries to ensure patient stability.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported significant changes immediately.
- Provided a wide range of nursing services: vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, catheters, IVs, and central lines.
- Utilized critical thinking in clinical decision-making and care planning.
- Performed diagnostic tests and followed up on lab results promptly.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans to promote understanding and adherence.
- Tracked health outcomes and recommended care improvements to enhance patient care quality.
- Accurately documented all aspects of patient care, medications, and observations.
- Delegated tasks to support staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Philippines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
04-1997
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare experience
- Strategic planning
- Resident engagement leadership
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Sensitive information handling
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Detail-oriented
- Quality commitment
- Collaborative team player
- Effective independent worker
- Quick to learn new applications
- Culturally diverse environments
Certification
• Residential Care Facilities for Elderly, 12/10/24, 12/09/26
• Registered Nurse, 1997, Philippines
• Registered Nurse, 1997, Philippines
Accomplishments
Summa cum laude Bachelor of Science in Nursing Batch 1997
Timeline
Executive Director - Burlingame Senior Living
03.2025 - 09.2025
Memory Care Director - Pacifica Senior Living Burlingme
03.2022 - 10.2023
Resident Services Director - Pacifica Senior Living
03.2022 - 09.2025
Med Tech/Activities Director - Atria
07.2019 - 03.2022
Life Guard Program Specialist - Atria
07.2019 - 12.2021
Lead Medtech - La Jolla Care Home
01.2016 - 12.2018
Manufacturing Technician - Eastridge Workforce Solutions / Alere Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse - Martinez Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2011
University of Perpetual Help - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Sta. Catalina College - High School Diploma,