1. Valerie A. Christensen
P.O. BOX 1315 Janesville, WI 53547 608-290-7842 valeriephn@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL GOAL
Through lifelong learning, guide and assist individuals and communities toward the highest levels of
wellness.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rock County Public Health Department, Wisconsin
Public Health Nurse August 2011-Current
Investigations of reportable communicable diseases and outbreaks, documentation of data in the state
surveillance system. Provide guidance, resources and education to individuals and community health
partners involved. Management of Maternal Child Health caseload, providing education, support and
referrals to community resources and agencies. School Nurse Consultant to Head Start School and
collaborate with the Early Head Start home visiting program in Beloit, WI. Lead Prevention services
and case management of elevated lead cases. Development, coordination and presentation of health
and wellness topics to specific audiences. Participation in community Health and Wellness Fairs.
Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider training. Serve as resource to individuals and community
health partners in Rock County, offering referrals and education as appropriate. Immunization
services to Rock County families at agency clinics. Rock County Immunization Coalition, Rock County
Breastfeeding Coalition. Participation in Ebola response plan work group and department strategic
planning process.
School District of Janesville School Nurse August 2005- August 2011
Responsible for four elementary schools, approximately 1200 students. Developing and managing
student health plans, delegation and supervision of staff. Health and wellness resource to school staff,
students and student families, providing education regarding communicable illnesses and individual
student health conditions. Member of student IEP and 504 evaluation and development teams. Lead
and evaluated school based emergency response teams Collection of immunization data, occasional
school immunization clinics, and providing immunization education and referrals to staff and student
families. Assisting families with access to health care and referrals to appropriate agencies.
Blackhawk Technical College, Beloit WI August 2004- May 2006
Assistant Instructor in Youth Options CNA Program. Responsible for instruction, supervision and
evaluation of high school students in the Certified Nursing Assistant program
Mercy Assisted Care Home Health, Janesville WI September 1994 – July 1998
August 2001 – May 2006
Per Diem Staff Nurse providing home visits for treatment, medication management. Supervisory visits.
Admission visits, developing initial plan of care. IV team on call.

2. Caravilla Skilled Nursing Facility, Beloit WI June 1994-August 1994
Staff RN in skilled nursing facility. Supervision of Nursing Assistants, Direct Patient assessments and
care, wound care, and medication administration. Facility went into receivership August 1994 and
closed.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI April 1986-June 1988
Staff RN on medical surgical floor with specialties in neurology and oncology. Primary care RN. Patient
and Family care and education. Supervision of Nursing Assistants. Preceptor to new staff, CPR
instructor for staff and families.
Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls WI January 1983-April 1986
Staff Nurse on General medical floor for 1 year, then staff nurse on Pediatric floor. Supervision of
nursing assistants and LPN staff. QA committee, and staff education.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science, Nursing December 1982
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Registered Nurse State of California license number 95110557
Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin license number 84398-30