Christina Strickland
Loxahatchee,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with 30 years experience, Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong background in health education and community outreach. Adept in fostering team collaboration and achieving optimal customer outcomes by adapting to changing needs. Reliable and flexible, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments, care coordination, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Health
02.2023 - Current
- Lead Immunization team with outreaches; including vaccine assessment and administration, education, documentation, and vaccine storage and handling.
- Plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate Immunization outreach activities.
- Maintain and provide extensive Immunization reports.
- Continuously monitor vaccine management and inventory, following proper vaccine storage and handling guidelines.
- Assist in education of staff and community partners
- Coordinate outreach activities, market program to community agencies, and work closely with community partners
- Conduct Immunization client evaluations, client education, and immunization administration and documentation.
- Schedule staff for monthly outreach calendar
- Sustain proper documentation in the Florida Immunization Information System, the Florida State electronic health record and the Immunization Department Portal
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Health
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Completed thorough patient assessments and review of vaccination history.
- Transcription of vaccination records, from multiple geographic locations.
- Ordered vaccinations following CDC/ACIP guidelines.
- Safely administered vaccinations; providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Documented vaccination history into Florida's Immunization Information System, Florida Shots
- Educated community members about health issues.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness about preventive care measures and available healthcare services.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
Senior Assistant District Manager Of South Florida
Healthy Schools LLC
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised approximately 100 nurses in providing clinical services to local school districts
- Coordinated and established clinic schedules
- Continuously sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nursing staff
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for approximately 700+ School-located vaccination clinics, ensuring exceptional delivery of care
- Worked closely with State Departments to ensure medications were maintained and handled according to protocol and local state guidelines were followed
- Delivered key information to callers regarding infectious health conditions and identified appropriate resources within community
- Extensive knowledge of Florida Shots, EHR, Google docs, and spreadsheets including Excel
- Oversaw daily operations within the department, delegating tasks efficiently and maintaining a positive work environment for all team members.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while managing complex filing systems for both physical documents and digital records.
LPN
Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists, Pa
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Endocrine and Diabetic related conditions.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
LPN Team Coordinator
Healthy Schools LLC
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Seasonal employment coordinating teams for Flu Clinics in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County schools
- Led teams and participated in running of clinics at numerous locations in South Florida
LPN
Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, John Williams, MD
2003 - 2007
- Private nurse for very busy OB/GYN office and Physician
- First assistant in surgery to Physician with all gynecological and obstetrical surgical procedures
- Assisted with all in office procedures
- Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.
- Antepartum and postpartum care in office setting
- Post-operative care in office setting
- One on one patient teaching related to obstetrical and gynecological issues
- In charge of obtaining lab work, interpreting results and follow-up
Education
Graduate Of Associate Degree In Nursing -
Excelsior College
New York09.2021
Graduate of Practical Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO1995
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Experience in many clinical areas
- Excellent attention to detail
- Compassionate
- Highly motivated and dependable
- Work well with fellow team members
- Very quick learner
- Management experience
- Understanding of office operations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida State Board of Nursing
- AHA BLS Provider, Issued 08/2024
- IV Therapy Certification in Florida, 30 hours, Issued 05/2017
- FEMA Certification 01/2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Health
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Health
01.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Assistant District Manager Of South Florida
Healthy Schools LLC
08.2018 - 08.2019
LPN
Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists, Pa
01.2018 - 03.2018
LPN Team Coordinator
Healthy Schools LLC
09.2017 - 12.2017
Graduate of Practical Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
State Fair Community College
LPN
Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, John Williams, MD
2003 - 2007
Graduate Of Associate Degree In Nursing -
Excelsior College
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