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Tongxin Cindy Li, RN, BSN

RN License #95306802 Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

Bilingual English/Mandarin RN certified in CPR/BLS/ACLS, excited to apply training and clinical skills to secure a rewarding role as Clinical Nurse I at UC Davis Health, with special interest in Critical Care area of practice.

Highly skilled in assisting physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals in providing high-quality care to our patients. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills with a positive attitude to meet team goals. Well-versed in Nursing Process and assisting providers with medical procedures.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse LVN experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Dialysis 192 Hrs

Satellite Healthcare
San Jose, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.

Registered Nurse, ICU, ED, Tele 192 Hrs

St. Rose Hospital
Hayward, CA
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse, Leadership & Management 192 Hrs

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital
San Jose, CA
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated with facility Director of Nursing, designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics 192 Hrs

Children's Health Of Northern California
Saratoga, CA
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Cared for children with rare genetics disease conditions. Symptom management techniques utilization. Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse, L&D, Peri-Op, PACU, NICU 192 Hrs

Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, CA
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on L&D unit, providing direct peri-op, PACU, NICU care, delegating nursing assignments with shift change report, and communicate with interprofessional team comprised of RNs, surgeons, anesthesiologist and unit clerks.
  • Newborn Assessment, cardiopulmonary status management
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry 192 Hrs

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital
San Jose, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical 192 Hrs

St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Stockton, CA
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical 192 Hrs

Los Altos Sub-Acute And Rehabilitation Center
Los Altos, CA
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Managed/maintained quality care and comfort for patients with CHF, ESRD and CAD, and other disease conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living

The Terraces Of Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
09.2018 - 10.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Hospice Care

A&C Convalescent Hospital Of Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
08.2018 - 09.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Psychiatry

John George Psychiatric Hospital
Alameda, CA
07.2018 - 08.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Pediatric

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.
San Leandro, CA
06.2018 - 07.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Pediatric

Kidango - Marie Kaiser Center
Fremont, CA
06.2018 - 07.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, OB/GYN

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.
San Leandro, CA
05.2018 - 06.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehab Center
San Francisco, CA
04.2018 - 05.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skilled Nursing

Generations Healthcare - Plum Tree Care Center
San Jose, CA
03.2018 - 04.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skilled Nursing

Genesis Healthcare - Washington Care Center
San Leandro, CA
02.2018 - 03.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Subacute

Driftwood Healthcare Center
Hayward, CA
12.2017 - 02.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Subacute

Camden Postacute Care, Inc.
Campbell, CA
10.2017 - 12.2017

Skills

  • CPR/BLS/ACLS
  • Interprofessional Communication
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Judgment (Critical thinking)
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Attention to Detail
  • RN Assessment (comprehensive H2T, focused)
  • RN Planning
  • RN Delegation
  • RN Implementation
  • RN Evaluation
  • RN Patient Education (inpatient, outpatient, HH, Hospice)
  • Prioritization
  • Care Coordination
  • Culturally-competent, patient-centered quality care
  • Dosage Calculation (Med-Surg, Geriatric, Pediatric)
  • Vital Signs measurement and interpretation (routine, peri-op, COC)
  • Lab result interpretation (CBC, CMP, BMP, LFTs, coagulation studies, I&O, F&E, )
  • EKG monitoring & interpretation (Tele)
  • Non-restrictive/non-invasive nursing interventions for symptom management
  • Medication administration & monitoring
  • Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal
  • Nursing Careplan (comprehensive/focused, acute/chronic, admission/discharge)
  • Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative multifaceted RN assessment/interventions/evaluation/education (with healthcare team)
  • OR Scrub nurse, circulating nurse scope of practice
  • Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum education
  • Newborn Care (assessment, evaluation, change of status)
  • OB/GYN Patient Education
  • Pediatric Care
  • Interprofessional referrals (eg Genetic Counseling)
  • Med-Surg Adult care (acute, sub-acute, maintenance)
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Diabetes management and patient education
  • Palliative care (Hospice, family-centered care, referrals)
  • Catheter care (Foley cath, straight cath, CAUTI awareness)
  • Neurology Awareness (GCS, neuro check)
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Aspects of Nursing care awareness based upon client's pathological Interpretation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Epic, Yardi, EMAR, Point Click Care
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Document and File Management/auditing
  • Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Unitek College, Fremont CA)

  • Magna Cum Laude 8/2022

Associate of Science in Nursing (Unitek College, Fremont CA)

  • Summa Cum Laude 6/2020

Vocational Nursing Degree (Unitek College, Fremont CA) 2018

General Education in Business Administration & Management/Nursing (De Anza College, Cupertino CA) 2017

High School Diploma (Fremont High School, Sunnyvale CA)

Work History/Experience

01/2022 to 10/2022

Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Outpatient Medical Office Building - Santa Clara, CA

Volunteer Staff (102 Hrs) Alieshia Valencia alieshia.r.valencia@kp.org

  • Act as important physical companion with Kaiser members whom under various medical conditions to safely arrive their department, wheel chair services provided for mobility-impaired incoming patients and patient discharges, especially outpatient eye surgery center and inpatient L&D mother and baby safe discharge transfer to their designated drivers.
  • Postop & Postpartum patient discharge transfer and escort mother and baby to designated driver safely.
  • Hospital and Medical Office Building directory & navigator for both patients and visitors.
  • Escort neurosensory impaired (postoperative eye surgery) patients to the pharmacy pickup discharge medications, and then accompany patient to the driver safely.

01/2022 to 10/2022

Moldaw Residents Senior Living - Palo Alto, CA

Wellness Nurse (Part-time, On-call)

  • Care coordination, supervisory, team lead.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Patient-centered care, advocacy, deligency, professionalism, therapeutic communication.
  • Nursing assessment, analysis, implementation, and evaluation specialized in geriatric area of practice.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

01/2020 to 12/2020

Villa Fontana Senior Living - San Jose, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Full-time)

  • Diabetic management, insulin administration, glucoregulation management, skin assessment, treatments, etc.
  • Work as a team to respond to resident needs promptly while maintaining each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, safety, and confidentiality. Respond timely to resident alerts. Carry radio and pager on person and communicate as required.
  • Work collaboratively with CNA/Care aid, Hospice home aid, Home Health nurse, medication technicians, doctors, and the care coordinator.

01/2019 to 12/2019

Oakmont Senior Living - San Jose, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Full-time)

  • Respond immediately to any resident crisis follow by company policy, BLS/first aid training, and emergency protocols.
  • Communicate and coordinate medical services with residents, with physician, pharmacy, and Hospice program, home health, and all other agencies.
  • Work as a team to respond to resident needs promptly while maintaining each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, safety, and confidentiality. Respond timely to resident alerts. Carry radio and pager on person and communicate as required while on duty.
  • Monitor resident activity, food intake, functional, psychosocial status and report resident change immediately to supervisor and document according to company policy.

10/2018 to 01/2019

Ro Health, Inc. – Santa Clara County, CA

Pediatric County Nurse (Full-time)

  • Provided best nursing care to medically fragile and special edu children during school hours
  • Emergency monitor/management; Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Diabetes, Seizure, Anaphylaxis, Tracheostomy Emergency monitor/management, Injection administration, etc.
  • Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.

07/2017 to 09/2018

ShareTea – Fremont, CA

Barista/Cashier

  • Assisted customers by helping them to locate the products that they requested
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for maximum productivity

04/2016 to 06/2017

Verizon Wireless – Milpitas, CA

Sales Associate

  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of product and service offerings to serve as an informational resource to customers and team members
  • Assisted customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone
  • Developed positive customer relationships through providing excellent service

05/2015 to 03/2016

Quickly – Cupertino, CA

Barista/Cashier

  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information
  • Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product
  • Conducted successful cash audits at the end of each shift
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching

03/2013 to 10/2015

Pediatric Caregiver – Sunnyvale, CA

Home Care

  • Updated logs with relevant information about activities and behaviors
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness/organization
  • Completed documentation and logs each day and generated weekly reports detailing activities

09/2012 to 09/2013

99 Ranch Market – Cupertino, CA

Cashier/Customer Service Advisor

  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly
  • Assisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests

Certification

  • RN License, California Board of Registered Nursing - 10/2022 - 09/2024
  • CPR/ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), American Heart Association - 6/2022 - 6/2024
  • CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association - 3/2022 - 3/2024
  • LVN License, State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians - 10/2018 - 9/2022

Organizations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Member (Omega Rho Chapter)
  • California Nursing Student's Association - Member
  • American Nurses Association - Member

Honors & Awards & Associations

  • Magna Cum Laude (BSN) 8/2022
  • Summa Cum Laude (ASN) 6/2020
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Member (Omega Rho Chapter) 2/2022
  • Academic Scholarship 4/2021
  • NIHSS The American Association of Continuing Medical Education (AACME) 8/2020
  • FUHSD School District Speech Contest 1st Place 5/2013
  • FHS Speech Contest 1st Place 4/2013
  • FUHSD School District Speech Contest Finalist 5/2012
  • FHS Speech Contest Finalist 4/2012

References

  • Agnes Romero, DNP, MSN-Ed., BSN, RN (Clinical/Theory Instructor) aromero@unitekcollege.edu 510-896-7552
  • James Mitchell, PNP, MSN, RN (Clinical/Theory Instructor) jmitchell@unitekcollege.edu 510-206-7474
  • Rashmi Patil, AGACNP-BC, MSN, RN (Clinical/Theory Instructor) rpatil@unitekcollege.edu 510-213-0697

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Dialysis 192 Hrs

Satellite Healthcare
06.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU, ED, Tele 192 Hrs

St. Rose Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Leadership & Management 192 Hrs

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics 192 Hrs

Children's Health Of Northern California
10.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, L&D, Peri-Op, PACU, NICU 192 Hrs

Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry 192 Hrs

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical 192 Hrs

St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical 192 Hrs

Los Altos Sub-Acute And Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 04.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living

The Terraces Of Los Gatos
09.2018 - 10.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Hospice Care

A&C Convalescent Hospital Of Millbrae
08.2018 - 09.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Psychiatry

John George Psychiatric Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Pediatric

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Pediatric

Kidango - Marie Kaiser Center
06.2018 - 07.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, OB/GYN

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehab Center
04.2018 - 05.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skilled Nursing

Generations Healthcare - Plum Tree Care Center
03.2018 - 04.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skilled Nursing

Genesis Healthcare - Washington Care Center
02.2018 - 03.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Subacute

Driftwood Healthcare Center
12.2017 - 02.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Subacute

Camden Postacute Care, Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2017
Tongxin Cindy Li, RN, BSN