Olivia Li RN, MSN, EdD

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Maui College

Qualification Highlights

Over 25 years of international registered nursing, education, student ministry, and leadership experience in China, the UK, Canada, and the United States.

Doctorate Degree in Global Executive Education Leadership from USC, U.S.A.

Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Wales, United Kingdom.

Permanent Residency in the U.S. and legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Active Registered Nurse with Hawaii Board of Nursing.

A wide variety of acute, outpatient, long-term and home care settings: ICU, ER, surgical/medical, orthopedic/trauma, occupational health, and home/community.

Proven abilities to teach nursing lab skills; coordinate, lead, and actively engage in simulation sessions (including low, medium, and high-fidelity scenarios).

Proficient in clinical lab skills, simulation experiences and computer technologies.

Unique ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Serves as a board member for multiple nursing facilities & education institutions.

Establishes and maintains key and maintain key influence in multiple international nursing networks, associations, education institutions, healthcare facilities, churches, para churches, and non-profit organizations globally.

Academically always a top performer who is fascinated with the latest knowledge and evidence-based best practices, striving to achieve the best student-centred learning outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

Considered as a servant leader; effective communicator; fast learner; an out-of-box thinker, and team builder with integrity, flexible approach; strong interpersonal, coordinating, and problem-solving skills.

Professional Experiences

August 2022 to Present --- Maui College, Maui, HI, USA

Nursing Faculty, ADN

Responsible for creating, preparing, and delivering classes, designing, and grading assignments, and facilitating student integration of theory and practices.

Developed and delivered pre-licensure nursing classroom, instructor-led clinical instructions, skills lab instructions and facilitating clinical practices

August 2020 to August 2022 --- Langara College, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Nursing Faculty, BSN

Responsible for actively developing, engaging, delivering, and evaluating both pre-licensure nurses (BSN) and Post-Degree Diploma in Nursing Practice in Canada (PDD NPIC) for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) which is designed to effectively prepare IENs for eligibility and application for nurse licensure and nursing practice positions in North American healthcare systems.

Responsible for classroom and online theory teaching, instructor-led clinical instructions, nursing lab skills instructions and coordinating simulation lab practices sessions (including low, medium, and high-fidelity scenarios) to apply nursing knowledge, build their clinical competency and enhance their critical thinking, clinical judgement, and psychomotor skills in a safe environment.

Provide an environment that is safe, engaging, and conducive to a student-centered and positive learning experience.

Provide instruction, remediation and evaluation in didactic and clinical learning concepts including patient care simulations

Integrate digital teaching technology through the D2L online learning platform.

Actively participate in institutional, faculty, departmental committee meetings, new curriculum development initiatives and professional development activities.

Work as a direct patient care RN in medical/surgical & long-term care settings.

Plan and develop classes and syllabi for courses that meet the goals of the program, establish appropriate student learning outcomes, and use engaging/collaborative educational activities throughout the semester.

Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, using appropriate measures to evaluate student performance based on established student learning outcomes.

Provide timely feedback to students and assign/submit grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work in a timely manner.

Post and maintain regular in-person/virtual office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.

Serve as an advisor to students and provide informed advice.

September 2018 to July 2020 --- Barry University/FUN, Miami, FL, USA

Assistant Director of Nursing, BSN

Provided leadership and supervision in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating key indicators of the BSN nursing program.

Developed and delivered pre-licensure nursing classroom, instructor-led clinical instructions, skills lab instructions and facilitating simulation lab practices.

Worked as a direct patient care RN in medical/surgical & long-term care settings.

Carried out all functions required for compliance with relevant regulations.

Led ACEN accreditation and maintenance; chair for the board of advisory, Admissions, Report & Planning committees for continuous quality improvement.

September 2017 to September 2018 --- Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI, USA

Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN

Developed and delivered pre-licensure nursing classroom, instructor-led clinical instructions, skills lab instructions and coordinating simulation lab experiences.

Worked as direct patient care RN in medical/surgical and long-term care settings.

Demonstrated leadership and participate in service activities that enhance the mission, vision and values of the nursing department and Chaminade University.

Developed, implemented, and evaluated curriculum, student outcomes, and academic policies/procedures for the School of Nursing.

Participated and successfully completed CCNE re-accreditation, institutional, departmental, community service and scholarly activities.

September 2016 to September 2017 --- Simpson University, Redding, CA, USA

Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN

Demonstrated leadership and participate in service activities that enhance the mission, vision and values of the nursing department and Simpson University.

Responsible for delivering high-quality classroom, instructor-led clinical instructions, skills lab instructions, and promoting simulation lab practices.

Worked as a direct patient care RN in medical/surgical & long-term care settings.

Led and participated in WASC accreditation, institutional, departmental, faculty and curriculum development, systematic evaluation, and scholarly activities.

April 2016 to September 2016 --- Hawaii Pacific University, HI, USA

Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN

Demonstrated leadership and participate in service activities that enhance the mission, vision, and values of the nursing department at HPU.

Responsible for delivering high-quality classroom medical/surgical, instructor-led clinical instructions, skills lab instructions, and simulation lab case scenarios.

Plan and develop classes and syllabi for courses that meet the goals of the program, establish appropriate student learning outcomes, and use engaging/collaborative educational activities throughout the semester.

Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, using appropriate measures to evaluate student performance based on established student learning outcomes.

Provide timely feedback to students and assign/submit grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work in a timely manner.

Post and maintain regular in-person/virtual office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.

Serve as an advisor to students and provide informed advice.

January 2012 to April 2016 --- Langara College, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Nursing Faculty, BSN

Developed and delivered pre-licensure nursing classroom, instructor-led clinical instructions, and skills lab instructions (including simulation lab practice).

Responsible for creating, preparing, and delivering classes, designing, and grading assignments, and facilitating student integration of theory and practice.

Provided an environment that is conducive to a positive learning experience.

Integrated digital teaching technology through the D2L online learning platform.

Actively participated in institutional, faculty, departmental committee meetings, new curriculum development initiatives and professional development activities.

Worked as a direct patient care RN in medical/surgical & long-term care settings.

June 2010 to January 2012 – Eminata Group --- Vancouver Career College/CDI College

Nursing Program Director, ADN, LPN

Responsible for overseeing human resource management, staff hiring, orienting, scheduling, supervising, and conducting performance evaluations.

Prepared over 400 practical nursing students to meet and exceed the expectations of the health care community.

Coordinates and supervises students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives; provides individual oversight to students for practice and/or remediation of technical skills as requested by faculty and students.

Liaised with all care facilities, their leaders, staff, community and partners to ensure the most effective provision of education delivery in the facility.

Developed and strengthened key industry linkages through compiling/analyzing clinical evaluations and communicating results to stakeholders.

January 2008 to June 2010 --- Occupational Health &Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC

Registered Nurse, Community and Occupational Health

Led in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating multiple provincial-wide occupational health & safety programs/initiatives/grants in collaboration with WSBC, HBT, HEABC, health authorities and unions in BC.

Developed, implemented, and evaluated multiple education/training curriculums, including H1N1 and fit-testing training initiatives across the province.

Completed an environmental scan and needs assessment of current MSIP initiatives in BC resulting in informed decision-making and planning of comprehensive, cohesive, and effective MSIP strategies.

Coordinated and facilitated monthly Provincial MSIP Steering Committee and Infectious Agents Steering Committee meetings.

Developed and maintained effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams in a complex, multi-union setting to promote and enhance occupational health services provided.

Prepared documents, reports and manuscripts for publications and national/international presentations for knowledge transfer and dissemination.

October 2005 to January 2010 --- Vancouver General Hospital, 1500 beds teaching hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Trauma

Responsible for managing the services related to family-centered care.

Provided nursing care to assigned clients by working both independently and as a member of a disciplinary team.

Coordinated clients’ admission, discharge planning and rehabilitative services.

December 2003 to October 2005 --- Singleton Hospital, 800 beds teaching hospital in Wales, United Kingdom.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical

Provided client-centered care for 40 medical/surgical patients based on evidence-based practice.

Performed ongoing assessment based on client needs through critical thinking.

Admission and discharge planning; managed the patient flow; liaised with multidisciplinary team members like a physiotherapist, social worker, health visitor, pharmacist, dietician, GP, and other related agencies.

July 1997 to September 2003 --- The Second Clinical Hospital of China Medical University, 2300 beds teaching hospital in Shenyang, China.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Scope of responsibility consisted of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing process correctly and timely; close monitoring/ventilation care; assisting physicians from all specialties for various procedures; documenting.

Provided individualized and holistic care; balanced the efficiency of competent care with genuine compassion and caring for the patients and families.

Engaged in mentoring, equipping, and evaluating the abilities of novice nurses and collaborated with nurse managers to design continuous learning experiences.

Education

June 2017 - Jan 2020 Doctorate Degree in Global Education Leadership USC, USA

Sep 2003 - Oct 2005 Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) University of Wales, UK

Sep 1997 - July 2001 BSc. in Nursing and Clinical Medicine China Medical University

Sep 1994 - July 1997 Diploma in Nursing China Medical University, China

Qualifications and Valid Licensures

Hold a current, unencumbered, active California license as a registered nurse

Canadian Certified Occupational Health Nurse COHN(C)

Instructional Skills Diploma

Valid CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and First Aid Certificates

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Publications and Thesis

Alamgir, H., Li, O. W., Chavoshi, N., Gorman, E., Fast, C., Yu, S., & Kidd, C. (2009). Evaluation of Ceiling Lifts in Health Care Settings: Patient Outcomes and Perceptions. AAOHN. September 2009, Vol. 57, No. 9.

Alamgir, H., Li, O. W., Yu, S., Gorman, E., Fast, C. and Kidd, C. (2008). Evaluation of ceiling lifts: transfer time, patient comfort and staff perceptions. Injury. Volume 40, Issue 9, Pages 987-992.

Li, O. W. (2005) To explore individual nurse’s perceptions of occupational stress in one Intensive Care Setting. Master of Science Theses 2005. University of Wales, Swansea, School of Nursing, Wales, UK. Shelved in the University of Wales Library.

Li, O. W. (2020) Creating a Faith-Integrated Nursing Program: An Innovation Model. Doctorate Degree Dissertation 2020. The University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education, Los Angeles, USA. Shelved in the USC Library.

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