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Sara Kaczmarek

Barrington,IL

Summary

Meticulous Clinical Research Nurse with over a decade of healthcare experience, including direct patient care, research protocol implementation and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with investigators and coordinators. Ready to transition into a Clinical Scientist role leveraging both clinical and research judgement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Nurse

AbbVie
12.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit (ACPRU)

  • Ensured participant safety and protocol adherence for up to 54 subjects during in-house clinical trials.
  • Administered study-related procedures: dosing, AE management, data documentation.
  • Collaborated closely with Principal Investigators and Clinical Research Nurse Coordinators to maintain GCP compliance.
  • Provided patient education and supported protocol implementation.

RCA Charge Analyst, Revenue Capture

Advocate Aurora Health
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Remote
  • Conducted medical record audits and entered accurate charges for multiple departments.
  • Identified billing discrepancies, communicated with department leadership, and supported process improvement.
  • Surpassed performance targets within first quarter, typically reserved for seasoned analysts.
  • Remote

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Northwestern Medicine
07.2012 - 12.2023
  • Delivered critical care in a Level II trauma ED, including psychiatric and code/trauma patients.
  • Skills: IV therapy, sedation, cardiac management, wound care, lab collection, and medication infusions.
  • Played key role in triage, prioritization, and real-time patient assessment and education in high-pressure situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
07.2024

Associate Degree - Nursing

Elgin Community College
01.2011

Skills

  • Good clinical practice
  • Study monitoring
  • Study documentation
  • Protocol adherence
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Quality improvement
  • Wound care
  • Lab collection
  • Medication infusions

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Illinois
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • CPR (Basic Life Support)

Timeline

Clinical Research Nurse

AbbVie
12.2023 - Current

RCA Charge Analyst, Revenue Capture

Advocate Aurora Health
09.2021 - 12.2023

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Northwestern Medicine
07.2012 - 12.2023

Associate Degree - Nursing

Elgin Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Sara Kaczmarek