Cynthia Strickland
1127 Forrest Ridge Drive Concord,NC
Summary
Demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity patients, support clinical operations and research initiatives, and deliver safe, patient-centered care across hospital, surgical center, and integrative wellness environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Prime IV
Huntersville, North Carolina
02.2026 - Current
- PRN weekend nurse supporting telemedicine triage to assess and approve patients for IV therapy; coordinate scheduling and client education.
- Insert IVs, prepare IV medications/fluids, administer infusions via IV pumps, monitor vital signs and document care to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Contribute to client engagement efforts through service education and by ensuring positive patient experiences.
RN Staff Nurse
Lake Norman Integrative Wellness
Cornelius, North Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Primary IV/Infusion nurse administering advanced integrative therapies (IV UVBI Ozone, High dose Vitamin C, ALA, NAD, Myers Cocktail, Glutathione, Methylcobalamin) and Peptide therapy.
- Perform patient assessment and education, maintain 797 compounding guidelines, medication prep, monitor labs, especially G6PD with IV Vitamin C administration, perform osmolarity calculations with all drips, monitor infusions and respond to adverse events.
- Inventory and support clinical operations including PEMF, neurofeedback, hakomed, Rife, labs and nutrition protocols for patients with complex chronic conditions.
RN Staff Nurse
Northeast Digestive Health Center
Concord, North Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Provide endoscopy nursing care including patient assessment and preparation, vital signs, EKG, IV insertion and history.
- Moderate sedation monitoring.
- Assist physician intra-procedurally with biopsy and specimen retrieval with snares and forceps.
- Post procedure recovery and discharge teaching.
- Collaborate with the GI team to maintain patient safety and procedural efficiency.
RN Staff Nurse
OMS Consulting
Birmingham, AL
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Contract Travel Nurse in Southeast Region (Mostly SC and Georgia).
- Monitored and assessed recovery of oral surgical patients.
- Administered IVs and moderate sedation per protocol and physician orders.
- Delivered oxygen via nasal cannula while conducting capnography monitoring.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
Level IV NICU Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Roseville, CA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Neonatal travel positions in New Jersey and Virginia. Pandemic allowed me to work in New Jersey with Atlantic Health System at facilities in Morristown and Summit via my NC license. Virginia is a compact state and I worked two contracts in Norfolk.
- All facilities were level IV neonatal ICU's with same responsibilities as my career in NICU at Levine's Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC.
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium Healthcare Main/Levine's Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
10.1996 - 12.2019
- Level IV NICU.
- Assessment, stabilization and care of the neonate.
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to promote the most optimal level of care.
- Overtime critical assistance when needed, 1996 to 2019, at our outlying level II and III NICU facilities (CMC-Pineville, CMC-University and CMC-Northeast. Also, assistance on pediatric units and PICU when needed).
RN Staff Nurse
Healthsource Global
Fremont, CA
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Level III-IV NICU temporary crisis assistance during labor disputes in Philadelphia, PA and Minneapolis, MN. This was while I remained employed simultaneously in my NICU position at Atrium/LCH ( formerly Carolinas Health care System/Carolinas Medical Center at that time).
- Temple University Hospital Level III-IV NICU Philadelphia, PA. Temporary PA license #TLRN032926 Exp.: 4/13/2011 (did not renew nor apply for permanent license).
- Minnesota Children's Hospital Level IV NICU Minneapolis, MN. Temporary MN license (number not on my documents) Exp.:5/21/2011 (did not renew nor apply for permanent license).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- EPIC EMR
- Cerner EMR
- Cerbo Charting
- GMed Charting
- Intake, Qualiphy and Booker Systems at Prime IV
- 797 Compounding Guidelines
- Peptide, Vitamin and Mineral Infusions/Injections
- Hakomed, Biocharger, Rife, Neurofeedback, PEMF, Stimseat and FCT Therapies
- UVBI Ozone IV Infusions
- Functional Medicine Lab, Supplement and Nutritional Support
- Currently Researching IV Mistletoe Therapy Use in Cancer Patients and Soon to Certify
- Inventory
- PCVC Level II
- Team Lead
- Senior Resource to peers
- EKG
- Capnography monitoring
- Conventional and HFOV Ventilators, Nitric Oxide Administration
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Management of PCVC and Central Lines Start peripheral IV's and manage
- Oral, OG/NG Tube, Injectable and IV (peripheral and central) Medication Administration
- Pre-op and Post-Op Care
- Bedside Surgical Assistance
- Assist with Ocular Exams including Dilatation Administration Per Order
- Wound care and management to Include Gastroschisis Silos, Omphalocele and Varied Surgical Wounds
- Assist with Varied Bedside Surgeries and Procedures
- Oral, Parenteral and OG/NG/Gastrostomy/G-Jejunal Tube Feedings and Medication Administration
- Patient/Parent/Family Education and Support
- Care Plan Development
- HIPPAA and Confidentiality
- Induced hypothermia
- ECMO bedside support
- Attend high risk deliveries
Additional Information
- Past member of NC Perinatal Association
- Past member of QA and Journal (research based) Committees. Presented current research from journals 1-2 times/year. We utilized this research and collaboration to implement evidence based change within our unit and followed data as well. (Atrium/LCH NICU)
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina, 1996-Present. NC RN License #146994
- AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
- AHA ACLS Certification
- NRP 1996-2023
- IV Therapy Academy Coursework Completion Certificate
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Prime IV
02.2026 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Lake Norman Integrative Wellness
07.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Northeast Digestive Health Center
07.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
OMS Consulting
12.2022 - 06.2023
Level IV NICU Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
09.2020 - 07.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Healthsource Global
04.2010 - 06.2010
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium Healthcare Main/Levine's Children's Hospital
10.1996 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College