Jennifer Strickland
About Jennifer Strickland
Jennifer Strickland is a Practice Improvement Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she focuses on developing learning curricula to enhance healthcare quality measures. With extensive experience in various roles at Lakewood Health System, she has contributed to practice improvement and care design in the northern region of Minnesota since 2021.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Jennifer Strickland has served as a Practice Improvement Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development of a comprehensive learning curriculum focused on advancing quality measures in healthcare. Her work involves collaborating with community partners to innovate care design and improve practice. Strickland provides technical expertise in practice transformation, specifically targeting primary care clinicians and clinics in the northern region of Minnesota.
Previous Experience at Lakewood Health System
Prior to her current position, Jennifer Strickland held various roles at Lakewood Health System from 2005 to 2021. She served as the Director of Clinics and Clinic Nursing from 2017 to 2021, overseeing clinic operations. Before that, she was the Customer Experience Director from 2013 to 2017, focusing on enhancing patient interactions. Strickland also worked as a Nurse Educator and Staff Development Coordinator from 2005 to 2009, and as a Joint Connection Coordinator and Case Manager from 2009 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Strickland earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Registered Nursing from Concordia College, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in various nursing and healthcare management roles. Strickland's expertise includes practice improvement and quality measures in healthcare, particularly in primary care settings.
Background in Nursing and Healthcare Management
Jennifer Strickland's career in healthcare spans several roles that reflect her commitment to nursing and healthcare management. Starting as a Nurse Educator, she transitioned to various leadership positions at Lakewood Health System, demonstrating her ability to manage and improve clinical operations. Her experience in case management and patient care coordination has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery.