Brittany Harrison
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Department of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care / Lung Health Center
Birmingham
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Professional Research Nurse with strong focus on clinical research, patient care, and protocol adherence. Skilled in team collaboration, data collection, and patient education. Known for adaptability, reliability, and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and patient-centric approaches.
Work History
Research Nurse Coordinator II
5 Years 7 Months- Manage multiple Phase II-III clinical trials concurrently from study start-up through closeout, ensuring protocol compliance, patient safety, data quality, and adherence to study timelines.
- Serve as primary point of contact among investigators, sponsors, CROs, CTMs, CRAs, pharmacy, ancillary departments, and study participants to support efficient trial execution.
- Coordinate all aspects of care and study activities for participants enrolled in clinical trials for interstitial lung diseases; including but not limited to recruitment, informed consent, eligibility review in collaboration with principal investigator, study visits and protocol required procedures, investigational product administration and accountability, safety follow up and subject retention, and monitoring visits with sponsors, CRAs, or other members of research team.
- Collaborate closely with investigators, coordinators, regulatory staff, and clinical teams to ensure timely and accurate study conduct.
- Collaborated with investigators, coordinators, regulatory staff, and clinical teams, enhancing timely and accurate study conduct.
- Perform data entry, query resolution, and monitoring visits.
- Upheld Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and departmental SOPs, ensuring compliance and quality in all research activities.
Clinical Research Consultant
7 Months- Delivered site-level support support and resources for team operations. clinical research expertise and operational insight to support ongoing pulmonary clinical trial activities
- Collaborated directly with the Puretech Clinical Team, contributing practical site perspectives related to protocol implementation, study procedures, and trial execution.
- Reviewed study processes and materials to help identify potential operational challenges and opportunities to improve site implementation. This included but was not limited to protocol review, vendor manuals such as spirometry and DLCO, and coordinator support documents
- Developed working relationships with members of the Puretech Clinical team while gaining firsthand familiarity with sponsor level clinical trial operations.
Registered Nurse – Bronchoscopy Lab
2 Years 4 Months- Sole RN responsible for moderate sedation and intra-/post-procedural monitoring for bronchoscopy with biopsy, thoracoscopy, chest tube placement, thoracentesis, and fine needle aspirate of lymph nodes.
- Coordinated pre-procedure labs, scheduling, escort, and documentation to ensure smooth case transitions.
- Collaborated with physician services including lung transplant, pulmonary consult, interventional pulmonology, medicine, and specialty care units to improve patient care.
- Troubleshot and assisted with bronchoscopy equipment, maintaining procedural flow to enhance efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Lung Transplant Nurse Coordinator (Part-Time)
3 Years 7 Months- Coordinated scheduling of transplant workups, diagnostics, and procedures to support full-time transplant coordinators.
- Processed outside lab values, managed prior authorizations, facilitated prescription refills, and organized physician referrals to streamline patient care.
- Acted as liaison among patients, families, providers, and ancillary departments to enhance pre- and post-transplant care coordination.
Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit
10 Years 5 Months- Delivered comprehensive critical care to high-acuity, multi-system organ failure patients in a busy academic MICU.
- Managed advanced hemodynamic monitoring and titration of multiple vasoactive drips, CRRT/dialysis, mechanical ventilation, and invasive lines to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Responded to rapid responses and codes, initiating ACLS interventions and collaborating with physicians during emergent situations.
- Executed venous and arterial phlebotomy, arterial line sampling, and specimen processing to ensure timely critical laboratory values for patient management.
- Performed venous and arterial phlebotomy, arterial line sampling, and specimen processing for critical laboratory values.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families in high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies in a complex tertiary care environment.
Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
6 Years 5 Months- Provided primary and urgent care to adult and pediatric populations, treating acute and minor illnesses including respiratory infections, GI disturbances, and minor injuries.
- Performed triage, phlebotomy, onsite lab testing, medication administration, and educated patients on home BP/glucose monitoring and self-injections to enhance patient self-management.
- Managed prior authorizations, prescription refills, referrals, and coordinated follow-up care to ensure continuity of patient treatment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
High School Diploma
Skills
Clinical Trial Management
Data Management Systems
Informed consent management
Data collection and management
Regulatory compliance
Adverse event reporting
Research ethics
IRB regulations and protocols
Study coordination
Protocol development
Cerner | OnCore | REDCap
Patient recruitment
Spirometry and DLCO testing
Vital signs monitoring
Medical terminology proficiency
Patient care coordination
Care plan development
Trial procedure evaluation
Medical team education
Team collaboration and communication
Clinical Trial Procedures
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Alabama, License #7860221 (Active since July 2010)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Current)
Timeline
Clinical Research Consultant
PURETECH HEALTH
11.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Research Nurse Coordinator II
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Department of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care / Lung Health Center
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse – Bronchoscopy Lab
UAB Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Lung Transplant Nurse Coordinator (Part-Time)
UAB Hospital – Heart & Lung Transplant Program
05.2017 - 12.2020Read More
Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
Premier Health Center Clinic
12.2010 - 05.2017Read More
Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit
UAB Hospital
07.2010 - 12.2020Read More
Dora High School
High School Diploma
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Bevill State Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Registered Nurse
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