ROWENA L. CANCINO
Foster City,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in senior living management and clinical oversight, seeking to leverage expertise in leading cross-functional teams and ensuring regulatory compliance to enhance patient care and operational efficiency at Mirum Pharmaceuticals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
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.
- Oversees all departments including clinical, administrative, dining, housekeeping, and maintenance.
- Manages budgets and strategic planning to meet community goals.
- Promotes a resident-centered approach by enhancing the quality of life and ensuring satisfaction among residents and families.
- Maintains open communication with families, staff, and regulatory agencies to ensure exceptional care delivery.
Resident Services Director
Pacifica Senior Living
Burlingame, CA
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Directs, coordinates, and monitors care delivery to ensure safe and effective care.
- Leads and manages the Activities and Resident Services Department, developing resident-centered programs that promote engagement and well-being.
- 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.
Med Tech/Activities Director
Atria Burlingame
Burlingame
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Implemented care and activities of daily living per service plans and licensure scope.
- Built empathetic relationships with residents while promoting independence.
- Communicated changes in condition to nursing and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members.
Life Guard Program Specialist
Atria Burlingame
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Program Planning and Development - assist in designing new programs and services based on community or organizational needs.
- Program Coordination and implementation - coordinate daily operations of assigned programs.
- Track program progress and performance.
- Serve as point contact for participants, families or community partners.
Lead Medtech
La Jolla Care Home
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversee safe medication administration in accordance with physician orders and care home policies.
- Communicate medication changes promptly to staff.
Memory Care Director
Burlingame Senior Lving
Burlingame, CA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed daily operations of memory care programs, ensuring high-quality resident care and support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to residents' unique needs and preferences.
- Led staff training initiatives, enhancing team capabilities in dementia and Alzheimer's care best practices.
- Collaborated with families to provide education on memory-related conditions and caregiving strategies.
- Oversaw compliance with state regulations, ensuring facility maintained accreditation and quality standards.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Fostered a compassionate environment that promoted social engagement and emotional well-being among residents.
- Conducted regular assessments of each resident''s cognitive status, adjusting their care plans accordingly to provide the most appropriate level of support.
- Implemented innovative programming that enhanced cognitive stimulation and physical activity for residents.
- Maintained a safe environment for residents by conducting regular safety audits and implementing necessary improvements.
- Improved resident quality of life by developing and implementing personalized care plans for each individual in the memory care unit.
- Achieved high levels of family satisfaction with regular updates on their loved ones'' progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring adequate resources and supplies were available for memory care programming needs.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive medical support for memory care residents when needed.
- Evaluated staffing needs regularly, adjusting schedules as necessary to maintain proper coverage while minimizing overtime costs.
- Enhanced staff retention through the implementation of comprehensive employee recognition programs that acknowledged outstanding performance and dedication to their roles.
Manufacturing Technician
Eastridge Workforce Solutions / Alere Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained equipment and completed related documentation accurately.
- Supported equipment installation and validation, adhered to regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA).
- Participated in quality control processes and handled hazardous materials safely.
- Recognized deviations from accepted practices and responded appropriately.
- Exhibited professionalism in all interactions and followed company policies.
- Demonstrated awareness of device defects and quality risks within assigned responsibilities.
- Familiar with federal and international regulations, including QSRs, ISO 13485, and CMDR.
Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse
Martinez Memorial Hospital
Philippines
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Assessed patients’ conditions through thorough review of records and medical histories.
- Interviewed patients to document complaints and inform care plans.
- Reviewed lab results and monitored post-operative recovery (dialysis, colonoscopies, ERCP, surgeries).
- Provided a wide range of nursing services: vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, catheters, IVs, and central lines.
- Delegated tasks to support staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported significant changes immediately.
- Utilized critical thinking in clinical decision-making and care planning.
- Performed diagnostic tests and followed up on lab results promptly.
- Maintained sterile environments and applied dressings as needed.
- Educated patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.
- Tracked health outcomes and recommended care improvements.
- Adhered strictly to infection control procedures to maintain clean, safe environments.
- Accurately documented all aspects of patient care, medications, and observations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help
Philippines 06.1993 - 04.1997
High School Diploma -
Sta. Catalina College
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Leadership in clinical development
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience in budget management
- Extensive healthcare field experience
- Detail-oriented and reliable
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to manage complex projects
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Resident-centered care approach
- Skilled in handling sensitive information
- Collaborative team player
Certification
- Residential Care Facilities for Elderly (December 2024 – December 2026)
- Registered Nurse (Philippines) 1997
Timeline
Executive Director
Burlingame Senior Living
03.2025 - 09.2025
Memory Care Director
Burlingame Senior Lving
03.2022 - 12.2023
Resident Services Director
Pacifica Senior Living
03.2022 - 09.2025
Med Tech/Activities Director
Atria Burlingame
07.2019 - 03.2022
Life Guard Program Specialist
Atria Burlingame
07.2019 - 12.2021
Lead Medtech
La Jolla Care Home
01.2016 - 01.2018
Manufacturing Technician
Eastridge Workforce Solutions / Alere Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse
Martinez Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help
06.1993 - 04.1997
High School Diploma -
Sta. Catalina College