Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Beatriz Medina, ND

Merrionette Park,IL

Summary

Versatile clinical research professional adept at recognizing safety issues and performing medical data reviews. Skilled at coordinating patient information, data management, and quality assurance for various clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Ready to join a new organization that offers professional challenges utilizing skills as CRC, and medical professional. Strengths in compassionate patient care and research methods backed by training in medicine. Able to work independently with little direction, and can thrive in the midst of a changing environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator (Accellacare)

Aerotek
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate 250 monthly safety follow-ups for large scale respiratory study
  • Demonstrated timely and efficient query resolution
  • Performed study visits that included vital signs, ECG, and phlebotomy.
  • Worked directly with remote CRAs and study personnel to perform Adverse event follow-ups
  • Performed Medical record reviews with PI for timely SAE reporting
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere for light speed clinical trials
  • Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.


Clinical Research Coordinator (Ochsner Health)

Aerotek
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintained participant compliance with protocols via daily emails, and responding to participant inquiries remotely
  • Provided participant study support., trial education, and guidance remotely
  • Created and provide weekly participant compliance summary reports to study team and sponsor.
  • Completed and Audited CRFs for large (4,500 enrollees) de-centralized respiratory study
  • Developed and improved study participant compliance report using Excel , and EDC systems.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Synexus)

Aerotek
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated clinical trials focused on respiratory disorders.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
  • Completed daily and weekly Safety review visits for over 300 participants in vaccine clinical trial
  • Documented and reported Adverse Events to study site and PI
  • Performed medical record reviews for SAE reporting

Research Assistant

University Of Chicago Medicine
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Screened patient records, and databases to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Actively recruited and enrolled participants
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Performed input, retrieval, and analysis of data for processing and validation.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Maintained data management systems for multiple studies
  • Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
  • Performed spectroscopic analysis of human lab specimens
  • Handled all troubleshooting tasks on malfunctioning lab equipment working with manufacturers to resolve problems.

Medical Lab Technician

University Of Chicago
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted COVID lab team with skilled analyses by preparing COVID samples for Q-PCR testing.
  • Performed high volume pipetting of 400-500 samples per day
  • Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls.
  • Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states.
  • Retrieved results from computer records when requested by physicians and other healthcare workers, and, when necessary, directed inquiries to appropriate laboratory staff
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples to minimize infection risks.
  • Participated in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
  • Used Microsoft Excel and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Teaching Assistant

National University Of Health Sciences
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading for Homeopathy III
  • Guided students through using homeopathic software (MacRepertory)
  • Tutored 35 students in classical homeopathy principles, case taking, and posology.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Lead Lab Technician

Northwestern Medicine
09.2015 - 11.2018

• Trained and assisted new hires with laboratory specimen protocols and processing

• Assisted in developing and managing new hire training manual

• Provided resolutions for daily questionable lab specimens to inpatient and offsite nursing staff

• Processed and packaged research participant specimens for shipping according to research protocols

  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Education

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine - Naturopathic Medicine

National University Of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

North Central College
Naperville, IL
04.2008

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Research and Analysis
  • Organization skills
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
  • Database Searches
  • Clinical Trial Support
  • Documentation abilities

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator (Accellacare)

Aerotek
06.2022 - 09.2023

Clinical Research Coordinator (Ochsner Health)

Aerotek
01.2022 - 06.2022

Clinical Research Coordinator (Synexus)

Aerotek
09.2021 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

University Of Chicago Medicine
03.2021 - 06.2021

Medical Lab Technician

University Of Chicago
09.2020 - 06.2021

Teaching Assistant

National University Of Health Sciences
05.2019 - 05.2020

Lead Lab Technician

Northwestern Medicine
09.2015 - 11.2018

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine - Naturopathic Medicine

National University Of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

North Central College
Beatriz Medina, ND