Heather Minick
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care, adhering to research protocols, and communicating with sponsors. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to the advancement of the medical field and improving quality of life for patients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse, Oncology
Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation
04.2022 - Current
- Identify and initiate clinical trials.
- Recruit patients through a weekly multidisciplinary tumor board.
- Supported Principal Investigators by coordinating day-to-day activities of clinical research, ensuring smooth operations.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing GCP and strict adherence to protocols in research trials.
- Create and implement improved electronic documentation of clinical research activities within EPIC.
Registered Nurse for Surgical Inpatient
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from surgery and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicate with providers and other care team members to ensure seamless treatment
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Patient Care Technician for Surgical Inpatient
Parkview Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with the nursing care staff and other medical professionals to provide excellent patient care for post-surgical and Covid patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Project Assistant
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Work with the Government of Belize (GOB) to implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate programs including extensive renovations of GOB property, commodity acquisition, and training of GOB personnel funded by the United States
- Serve as the department's communication liaison
- Maintain communications with high level government officials regarding on-going and future projects
- Write and edit reports, speeches, cables, and briefings for the US State Department
- Track program expenditures on a $5.5 million yearly budget.
Teacher
American International School of Lome
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Taught sixth grade mathematics, remedial high school mathematics, and American Government according to United States standards
- Created the yearly schedule, compiled documentation for accreditation and performed other administrative tasks as assigned by the director
- Organized the library and managed the spending budget for new library materials.
Conservation Technician
National Aquarium
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Provided guidance, technical support, and classroom lessons to more than 50 teachers participating in the Wetland Nursery Program, Terrapin Project and Restoration of Atlantic White Cedar Project
- Organized and taught field trips to Fort McHenry Wetlands and restoration sites for school groups for grades 2nd - 12th
- Assisted in planting and monitoring of Chesapeake Bay wetland restoration sites
- Serve as representative for the Aquarium at the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center stakeholders' meetings.
Primary Teacher Trainer
United States Peace Corps
03.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided professional guidance to classroom educators; introduced new teaching methods and technologies
- Led staff development workshops and taught educators wanting to improve their skills or upgrade their certification
- Designed a continuous assessment program and mobilized headteachers, Parent Teacher Association and School Management Committee on the importance of periodic testing to measure student progress
- Mentored a widows' group through the project design process and wrote a successful grant proposal that secured funding to purchase sewing machines and supplies for an orphan vocational training program.
Youth Coordinator
Science Central Children's Science Museum
09.2001 - 02.2003
- Managed two grant-funded programs for at-risk youth; created weekend activities for middle-school students and led a robotic computer programming project at area Boys and Girls Clubs.
Education
Associates of Science Degree in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, IN05.2021
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2010
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC08.2001
Skills
- Clinical trial management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient recruitment
- Good Clinical Practice
- Communication
Certification
CITI Certified
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse, Oncology
Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse for Surgical Inpatient
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician for Surgical Inpatient
Parkview Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
Project Assistant
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
09.2016 - 05.2017
Teacher
American International School of Lome
08.2010 - 09.2011
Conservation Technician
National Aquarium
09.2007 - 05.2010
Primary Teacher Trainer
United States Peace Corps
03.2003 - 05.2005
Youth Coordinator
Science Central Children's Science Museum
09.2001 - 02.2003
Associates of Science Degree in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy -
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Coastal Carolina University
CITI Certified
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