Brittany N. Fernandez
Wimauma
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional with hands-on experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Medical Assistant, now seeking to transition into healthcare IT. Brings a strong foundation in clinical workflows, patient data handling, and compliance protocols, with a growing proficiency in health care information systems and technology. Eager to apply clinical insight and technical aptitude to improve healthcare delivery through innovative IT solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Responsible for ensuring study compliance with local and federal laws and regulations
- Recruits and screens potential study participants and perform intake assessments
- Creates and/or maintains all documents and records related to the study
- Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress
- Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed
- Attends meeting, events, and seminars to promote the study
- Collect specimens and inputs data and patient information into EDC
- Creates reports on each study, including notes on protocols, workload, data collection, and more
Clinical Research Specialist
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Assist research team in all clinical trials and administer and enter all data into EDC
- Resolve discrepancies and evaluate all procedures according to required protocols and ensure compliance to all common toxicity criteria
- Maintain all data logs and ensure consistency in all data
- Evaluate all trial data and resolve all queries and assist all research specialist to resolve all medical issues and assist all audit teams
- Administer patient treatment processes and ensure compliance to all Recist regulations and assigning trials to all clinical trials
Medical Assistant
USF Health Cardiology
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Book appointments
- Prep for week of provider have about 100 patients a week
- Take Vitals (blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, oxygen stats, weight, height)
- Verify Patient information with patient
- Refill Medication
- Attach Heart Monitors
- Draw Labs when providers request
Medical Assistant
Exodus
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Took vitals
- Set up procedures (well woman exams such as breast exam and pap smears)
- Assisted providers with exams and procedures
- Educate patients on different forms of birth controls
- Update patient information
First Responder
American Medical Response Ambulance Service
Tampa
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations.
- Operated advanced medical equipment during patient transport.
- Collaborated with medical teams for effective patient handoff.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatment needs efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Responded to emergency calls for assistance from citizens in distress.
Unit Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Stock emergency equipment
- Inventory (made sure the floor has gloves, blankets, all protective equipment, and isolation measures as well)
- Get safety waivers signed
- Watch security cameras for high-risk patients
- Make and break charts
Firs Responder
Americare Ambulance
Tampa
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate medical assistance.
- Assisted in patient transport and stabilization during critical situations.
- Communicated effectively with medical teams to relay patient information.
- Maintained equipment and supplies for operational readiness at all times.
- Educated community members on basic first aid and safety practices.
- Participated in regular training to enhance emergency response skills.
- Served as first responder to many scenes and provided life support to victims, including taking blood pressure, observing skin changes, and taking pulses.
Dispatcher
Hillsbrough County Schools
Tampa
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Coordinated daily transportation schedules for students across the district.
- Communicated effectively with drivers to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs.
- Monitored vehicle locations using GPS tracking systems for optimal routing.
- Assisted in training new dispatch staff on operational procedures and software.
- Responded to emergency situations, providing immediate support and solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of transportation incidents and service requests.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Services Administration
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL01.2022
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01.2017
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Epic System
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Basic Life Support
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Regulatory compliance
- Data management
- Patient recruitment
- Clinical documentation
- EDC software
- Quality assurance
- Risk assessment
- Project coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Site management
- Case report management
- Study monitoring
- Schedule coordination
- Informed consent process
- Clinical research ethics
Certification
- Medical Assistant, National Healthcare Association
- Phlebotomy, National Healthcare Association
- Social Work, St Petersburg College
Professional Overview
Motivated healthcare professional with hands-on experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Medical Assistant, now seeking to transition into healthcare IT. Brings a strong foundation in clinical workflows, patient data handling, and compliance protocols, with a growing proficiency in health care information systems and technology. Eager to apply clinical insight and technical aptitude to improve healthcare delivery through innovative IT solutions.
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2025
Clinical Research Specialist
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
USF Health Cardiology
01.2020 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
Exodus
12.2019 - 01.2020
Unit Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
First Responder
American Medical Response Ambulance Service
04.2017 - 04.2019
Firs Responder
Americare Ambulance
06.2016 - 06.2017
Dispatcher
Hillsbrough County Schools
03.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Services Administration
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Hillsborough Community College