Andrea Lopez
Washington,DC
Summary
Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Adept at recognizing clinical values and abstract data from source documents and uses analytical skills to identify data or patient safety issues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Medstar Health Research Institute
Washington, DC
11.2021 - Current
- Published and co-wrote abstracts and papers accepted by various national scientific conferences
- Proved successful working by collecting data promptly, ensuring lack of protocol deviations, screening patient records with great attention to detail, and identifying prospective candidates for research studies
- Strengthened communication skills through coordinating care with a team of surgeons, oncologists, nurses, urologists, radiologists, and lab technicians
- Successfully implemented a new screening process currently being used across several institutions within the DMV area to address and identify social needs in cancer patients
Medical Assistant
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment for patients by fielding questions, assisting in ADLs, and perform frequent rounding
- Improved clinical skills such as phlebotomy, IV cannulation, EKG, catheter insertion, and vital assessment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Collaborated efficiently with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies as lead medical assistant
- Awarded Medstar's SPIRIT Award for being recognized for commitment to service and patient care
Medical Assistant
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements as COVID cases rose
- Successfully managed the care of 13+ patients at a time on the Medical-Surgical unit
- Assisted nurses with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Performed up-to-date medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents
Physical Therapy Technician
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist at an inpatient and outpatient level
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction
- Facilitated patient and family education by demonstrating proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning
- Learned and improved on clinical skills for lymphedema patients
- Assisted in the opening and maintenance of a new Neurologic Physical Therapy floor
Research Assistant
American University
Washington, DC
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Investigated the effects of artificial food coloring on brain wave activity (EEG), cognitive functioning, and symptoms of ADHD in college students
- Evaluated the effects of the low glutamate data on cognitive functioning in veterans with Gulf War Illness using both EEG and fMRI data
- Assessed the efficacy of ketogenic diet variants for treating pediatric epilepsy patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
American University
Washington DC12.2023
Skills
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Medidata Rave, InForm
- Regulatory Requirements
- Research Protocol Development
- Specimen Handling
- Adverse Event Documentation
- Study Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Fluent Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Medstar Health Research Institute
11.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Georgetown University Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
George Washington University Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
Physical Therapy Technician
George Washington University Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2020
Research Assistant
American University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
American University