With a robust background at UCSF, I excel in adhering to clinical protocols and fostering teamwork. My expertise spans from enhancing patient safety and satisfaction to mentoring new staff, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in high-stakes environments. My achievements include increasing participant retention and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of California, San Francisco
08.2016 - 06.2021
Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for up to 8 different research studies at one time.
Assessed patients' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events while ensuring timely reporting to regulatory bodies.
Increased participant retention rates through proactive follow-up efforts and regular engagement activities.
Facilitated clear communication between principal investigators, sponsors, and study participants for seamless trial execution.
Developed training materials and trained new team members on essential clinical research protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents for traceability.
Oversaw ethical conduct of clinical trials, ensuring all activities were in accordance with ethical guidelines.
Registered Nurse, PICU
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2016
Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients.
Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care for up to 2 critically ill pediatric patients per shift.
Optimized ventilator, continuous renal replacement therapy, and ECMO settings, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures by providing clinical expertise, staying current on best practices in pediatric critical care nursing, and advocating for patient safety.
Registered Nurse, PICU
CHOC Children's Hospital
02.2007 - 09.2011
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs for up to 2 critically ill pediatric patients per shift.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Pediatrics
06.2006 - 08.2007
Worked collaboratively with the office nursing and lab staff, and one-on-one with a pediatric physician to provide primary care for up to 20 patients per day.
Duties included telephone triage, administering vaccinations and medications, taking vital signs, measuring heights, weights and head circumferences to plot on growth charts, administering urinary catheterizations, scheduling appointments for patients with hospitals in the DC area, and charting nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2002
Skills
Adherence to Clinical Protocols
Medical research experience
Data Capture Expertise
Regulatory compliance
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Task prioritization
Attention to detail
Patient advocacy
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Accomplishments
Research Publications
Zinter MS, Delucchi KL, Kong MY, Orwoll BE, Spicer AS, Lim MJ, Alkhouli MF, Ratiu AE, McKenzie AV, McQuillen PS, Dvorak CC, Calfee CS, Matthay MA, Sapru A. Early Plasma Matrix Metalloproteinase Profiles. A Novel Pathway in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2019 Jan 15;199(2):181-189. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201804-0678OC. PMID: 30114376; PMCID: PMC6353006.
Pawluszka, Ann1; Coleman, Whit2; Suttle, Markita3; McKenzie, Anne4; Beers, Sue5; Willey, Randi6; Grosskreuz, Ruth7; October, Tessie8; DiLiberto, Mary Ann9; Amey, Deb10; Meert, Kathleen11; Hall, Mark12; Mourani, Peter13; Berg, Robert9; Zuppa, Athena14; Wessel, David15; Pollack, Murray16; Carcillo, Joseph17; McQuillen, Patrick18; Fink, Ericka17. 833: CPCCRN FAMILY NETWORK COLLABORATIVE: ENGAGING FAMILIES IN PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE RESEARCH. Critical Care Medicine 48(1):p 396, January 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000631472.91699.d7
Tamburro R, Pawluszka A, Amey D, Tomanio E, Coleman RW, Suttle M, Eaton A, Beers SR, Van KA, Grosskreuz R, October TW, DiLiberto MA, Willey R, Bisping S, Fink EL; CPCCRN and CPCCRN Family Network Collaborative. The Family Network Collaborative: engaging families in pediatric critical care research. Pediatr Res. 2023 Feb;93(3):453-456. doi: 10.1038/s41390-022-02048-1. Epub 2022 Jun 7. PMID: 35672385; PMCID: PMC9726989.
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of California, San Francisco
08.2016 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, PICU
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, PICU
CHOC Children's Hospital
02.2007 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Pediatrics
06.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
University of California, San Diego
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