Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors Awards
Grants
Presentations
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Breonna Kusick

Firestone,CO

Summary

Highly detail-oriented and organized clinical research professional with 6 years in clinical trial management. Experienced in leading teams, budget-management, complying with clinical trials regulations, and patient recruitment. ACRP Clinical Research Coordinator Certified (2022).

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Trials Manager

Colorado State University
03.2018 - Current
  • Recruited patients for multiple clinical trials, and developed new recruitment strategies for each study.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • 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.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.

Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Technician

West Ridge Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 03.2018
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Trained and mentored other veterinary staff.
  • Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
  • Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.

Sales Department Lead

Gordmans
10.2006 - 07.2013
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Welborn Animal Hospital
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.

Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Colorado State University
Fort Collins
05.2016

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management

Colorado State University - Global Campus
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Park University
Kansas City
05.2012

Skills

  • Patient Recruitment
  • Team Leadership
  • GCP Knowledge
  • Adverse Event Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Protocol Development
  • Clinical Trial Design
  • Budget Management
  • RedCAP project development
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Honors Awards

  • Dean’s Honor List, Park University, 2010, 2012
  • Great Plains Honors Council Boe award for excellence in research, 2012
  • Alpha Chi, National Honors Society, 03/2012
  • Presidential Scholar, 2011, 2012

Grants

Investigating the effect of cannabidiol and cannabidiol-trazodone combination treatment on naturally-occurring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome as a surrogate for Alzheimer’s disease, McGrath, S, Moreno, J, Gustafson, D, Thomas, B [Kusick], Institute of Cannabis Research, $249,998.43

Presentations

  • The Use of Cannabidiol as Adjunct Therapy for Refractory Idiopathic Epilepsy in 51 Dogs: a Double-blinded Crossover Design, Institute of Cannabis Research, 08/2023
  • Cyclomorphosis in the Rotifer Keratella cochlearis in Lake Waukomis, Missouri, Great Plains Honors Council, 03/2012
  • Zooplankton in Lake Waukomis with emphasis on the Rotifer Keratella cochlearis, Park University Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium, 04/2011

Publications

Pharmacokinetics of escalating single-dose administration of cannabidiol to cats, Rozental, A. J., Gustafson, D. L., Kusick, B. R., Bartner, L. R., Castro, S. C., & McGrath, S, Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 00, 1–9, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.13100 Assessment of risk factors in dogs with presumptive advanced canine cognitive dysfunction, MacQuiddy B, Moreno JA, Kusick B and McGrath S, Front. Vet. Sci., 9, 958488, 2022, 10.3389/fvets.2022.958488 

Drug-drug interaction between cannabidiol and phenobarbital in healthy dogs, Doran CE, McGrath S, Bartner LR, Thomas B [Kusick], Cribb AE, Gustafson DL, Am J Vet Res, 83, 1, 86-94, 2021, 10.2460/ajvr.21.08.0120, 34727050

Volunteer Experience

  • Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Preschool teacher, 06/2021, Present
  • Revive Christian Church, Preschool coordinator, 09/2018, 12/2020
  • Pathways Church, Classrooms and Hospitality, 12/2013, 06/2017, Welcome new and old members, Teach Sunday School lessons
  • Operation Wildlife, Main facility Volunteer, 06/2012, 07/2013, Clean animal’s habitat daily, Observe animals for health abnormalities, Provide medication when necessary

Certification

Associates of Clinical Research Professionals - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator [2022 - 2024]

Timeline

Clinical Trials Manager

Colorado State University
03.2018 - Current

Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Technician

West Ridge Animal Hospital
07.2013 - 03.2018

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Welborn Animal Hospital
09.2012 - 07.2013

Sales Department Lead

Gordmans
10.2006 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Colorado State University

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Park University

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