Alicia Ecker
Shawnee
Summary
Highly skilled, energetic, driven Research and Medical Professional with over 12 years of experience providing competent, evidence-based, quality care in a variety of fast-paced medical settings. Detail oriented, thorough, and able to manage time wisely and efficiently. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team. Well-regarded team member with a wealth of diverse experiences, open to accepting new and challenging tasks and roles, providing exceptional client care and conducting overall research maintenance. Recipient of Team Daisy Award 2021.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Shawnee Mission School District
03.2025 - Current
- Supported instructional staff by implementing lesson plans and delivering targeted student interventions.
- Assisted in evaluating student progress, providing feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education programs for students with special needs.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents to address educational challenges effectively.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Small Business Co-Owner
Heavens Angels, LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Managed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure business viability and growth.
- Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Offered personalized services such as engraving or resizing of jewelry items to enhance customer experience further.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Remediation Specialist
BlueSky Inspection
11.2023 - Current
- Analyzed site assessments to identify potential risks and remediation needs.
- Conducted mold remediation procedures to improve indoor air quality, ensuring healthier environment for occupants.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Adhered to strict guidelines for mold remediation, ensuring a safe environment post-restoration for occupants.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to safety by adhering to proper personal protective equipment protocols and following established guidelines during all aspects of mold inspection, removal, and prevention efforts.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I & II
Velocity Clinical Research
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Formally Meridian Clinical Research
- Promoted from CRC I to CRC II within one year of employment.
- Completed and passed Workforce- Clinical Research Fastrack class – Aug 2023.
- Conducted and managed clinical trials in accordance with study protocols, GCP, ICH Guidelines, company SOPs, and ALCOA-C.
- Implemented and coordinated assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management, subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training, collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managed, and reported adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, and providing all close out reports.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information as well as sponsor and company confidential information.
- Maintain and exceed study compliance at 95% or higher.
- Performed ECGs, vitals, spirometry, study medication administration, EDC and IVRS/IXRS/IRT
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Truman Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, performed catheterizations, maintained aseptic and sterile techniques required per task.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Rock Hard Concrete Construction
03.2015 - 07.2022
- Provided customer service, secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to ensure office functioned effectively and efficiently.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Established workflow processes, monitored productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personable and project completion.
- Managed budgets, project scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
LPN (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE)
KC CARE Health Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Attended meetings and provided accurate updates on projects.
- Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated to appropriate individuals.
- Safely administered, tracked, retained records on variety of vaccinations, providing education on types, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications, and potential side effects.
- Assumed responsibility for office in absence of director.
EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Truman Medical Centers
09.2017 - 07.2019
- PCT of the Year Award 12/2017
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures Traumas.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Research Medical Center
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Set up, maintained, and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomies, glucose tests and pulmonary functioning tests.
Education
Associates degree in Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2017
Practical Nursing -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05-2017
Skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Development and execution of strategies to recruit, retain and optimize relationships
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and organizational skills
- Examination, observation, documentation
- Thrive in fast-paced environments while multitasking
- Proficient in medical terminology, disease processes; business and research procedures and processes
- Critical thinking and problem-solving with flexibility and adaptability
- Maintain and exceed goals
- Always eager to learn; use constructive criticism to expand knowledge
- Strong work ethic and positive growth mindset
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Medidata Rave
- BLS/CPR - May 2023
- ECaseLink
- Workforce- Clinical Research Fastrack class – Aug 2023
- Clario/ERT
- CITI ICH-CCP Certification (current)
- Advarra eReg
- Complion eRegulatory
- IATA Certification (current)
- CRIO eSource
- C-SSRS Training
- Clinical Conductor CTMS
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Brand Ambassador
- Product and brand launches
- Assist with company start up
- Recruitment
- Community Outreach
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Shawnee Mission School District
03.2025 - Current
Small Business Co-Owner
Heavens Angels, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Remediation Specialist
BlueSky Inspection
11.2023 - Current
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I & II
Velocity Clinical Research
11.2022 - 10.2023
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Truman Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
LPN (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE)
KC CARE Health Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Truman Medical Centers
09.2017 - 07.2019
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Research Medical Center
08.2016 - 11.2018
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Rock Hard Concrete Construction
03.2015 - 07.2022
Associates degree in Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Practical Nursing -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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