Christina Ludolph
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Child advocate and B.S. Psychology graduate with clinical experience as a pediatric medical assistant and extensive lived experience as a foster/adoptive parent since 2019. Deep understanding of child welfare systems, attachment, and family dynamics under stress. Passionate about keeping families together safely through personalized safety planning, parent coaching, and non-judicial intervention. Brings empathy, resilience, and practical knowledge of community resources to empower high-risk families and protect vulnerable children.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Kids First Of Florida
Orange Park, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to address emotional and behavioral needs of foster children.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and organizational policies for child welfare services.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication between caregivers, social workers, and educators.
- Mentored new foster parents, providing guidance on best practices in child development and trauma-informed care.
- Advocated for children's rights and well-being in various settings, including schools and healthcare facilities.
Certified Medical Assistant
Nemours Children's Health
Jacksonville, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing equipment and ensuring availability of necessary supplies
- Educated patients on medication instructions, post-treatment care, and preventive measures to promote overall wellness
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients during their healthcare journey
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) system resulting in improved accuracy of documentation
- Assisted physicians and nurses in providing patient care, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering medications
- Managed patient scheduling and ensured timely appointments for efficient workflow
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting patient information, test results, and treatment plans
- Provided support during medical emergencies by assisting with CPR, first aid, or other necessary interventions
- Assisted in the coordination of diagnostic tests, including scheduling appointments and communicating results to patients
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment to promote infection control practices
- Supported front desk operations by greeting patients, verifying insurance information, and collecting co-payments
Patient Transport
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Transports patients and their personal records to and from nursing unites, clinical ancillary, and support department areas throughout the hospital using wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Ensures each patient is transported in a safe and dignified manner in accordance with hospital policy.
- Monitors patient monitoring and transportation equipment such as IV pumps, oxygen flow, drainage bags, etc., to assure proper functioning.
- Notifies nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception upon arrival for patient.
- Verifies correct patient identification using the 2 patient identifiers, verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions through proper hand-off procedures.
- Retrieves and delivers specimens and cultures from nursing units or procedure areas to various clinical areas throughout the hospital.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and accounts for transportation equipment. Ensures all equipment is in operating condition.
Birth Doula
Naval Hospital Balboa
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Educate and prepare new parents on what to expect during the labor and delivery process.
- Provided resources and information to families regarding pregnancy and childbirth.
- Provided continuous support to women in labor through emotional encouragement and physical positioning to avoid medical interventions, shorten labor time, and maximize their opportunity to have the positive birth experience they desire.
- Supported and guided mothers through conversation to advocate for healthcare decisions that affords them the birth experience that best suits their needs, interests, and healthiest outcomes.
- Assisted with newborn babies first feeding and provided new parents with up to 6 hours of after delivery care.
Certified Child Care Provider
Department of Social Services
CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Owned and operated a state licensed family childcare home licensed through the State of California.
- Responsible for keeping all daycare employees including my own files up to date with training and all certifications. (CPR/FIRST AID pediatric, Preventive Health-Red cross training, Fingerprinting, security clearance, mandated reporter training)
- Responsible for the care of up to 14 children during the work week providing them with proper nutrition, and education in a clean safe home environment.
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Led reading classes for preschool-aged children. Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought them to the parents' attention
- Made policy decisions in conjunction with daycare board.
- Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
Certified Child Care Provider
Navy Child Development Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Owned and operated a childcare business, partnered with the Child Development Center through the United states Navy.
- Responsible for maintaining an enriching environment for Children, always clean, sanitary and safe.
- Provided a healthy, loving learning environment for all children who attended my childcare home.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2026
Associates - Human Biology
National University
San Diego, CA08-2019
Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
First Coast Highschool
08-2010
Skills
- Time management
- Medical records
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA
- Clinical laboratory experience
- Office experience
- Organizational skills
- Medical Records
- Boundaries setting
- First aid and CPR
- Family support
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- CCMA Certification
- CPR/First Aid/ BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant June 2019 to June 2027
- Licensed Foster parent
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Kids First Of Florida
10.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Nemours Children's Health
08.2024 - Current
Patient Transport
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2020
Birth Doula
Naval Hospital Balboa
07.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Child Care Provider
Department of Social Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Certified Child Care Provider
Navy Child Development Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
High school or equivalent - undefined
First Coast Highschool
Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
National University
Associates - Human Biology
National University