Samantha Bruscato
Clinical Research Coordinator
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Experienced, professional nurse bringing extensive clinical experience with self- direction and motivation and willingness to provide patient focused care to reach their optimal health. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
LSU Feist-Weiller Cancer Center
Shreveport, LA.
07.2021 - Current
- Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
Case Manager
Specialists Hospital
Shreveport, LA.
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Managed and streamlined referral by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Assistant Manager
Little Cassis Dental
Winnsboro, LA.
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Scheduling, management and insurance billing.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
Nurse Manager
Dr. Keith Calhoun
Monroe, LA
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Manage daily operations of family practice clinic including scheduling of appointments and referrals, obtaining pre-authorization from insurance companies
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Nurse Marketer
Family Life Home Health
Monroe, LA.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Promoting use of home health for patients to medical professionals
- Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Nephrology Consultants
Monroe, LA.
01.1988 - 12.1995
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Louisiana State University Hospital
Shreveport, LA.
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of LA. At Monroe
Monroe, LASkills
Good Clinical Practices
Decision Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Self-Motivated
Good Telephone Etiquette
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Patient assessment and treatment
Physician communication
Support and education
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Strong clinical judgment
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
LSU Feist-Weiller Cancer Center
07.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Specialists Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
Little Cassis Dental
07.2020 - 12.2020
Nurse Manager
Dr. Keith Calhoun
01.2009 - 07.2014
Nurse Marketer
Family Life Home Health
01.2007 - 01.2009
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Nephrology Consultants
01.1988 - 12.1995
Registered Nurse, ICU
Louisiana State University Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of LA. At Monroe