Chandra Hutchens
Rochester,MN
Summary
Professional with experience in clinical research coordination, equipped to make significant impact in this field. Demonstrated ability to manage clinical trials, ensure compliance with protocols, and maintain accurate documentation. Strong emphasis on reliability, and adaptability to evolving project requirements. Proficient in patient recruitment, data collection, and regulatory submissions, with results-driven approach that ensures successful study outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Cancer Center
Mayo Clinic
10.2022 - Current
- Lead coordinator on Phase 1 clinical trial accruing 50 participants in 2 years.
- Collection of clinical trial data.
- Proficient in Epic and Beacon orders.
- Prepares study kits for lab collections.
- Grades lab adverse events.
- Experienced in billing review.
- Provides reimbursements and remuneration for patients on study.
Supervisor- Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator, Epidemiology and Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
Mayo Clinic
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervises 29 employees.
- Submits biweekly timecards and monthly effort certification.
- Leads Coordinator team meetings.
- Performs performance appraisals.
- Demonstrates conflict resolution skills.
- Interviews and hires 8 coordinators.
- Creates 6 promotional opportunities.
- Completes IRB application for OR-Stretch study.
- Collaborating on OR-Stretch study start up with Dr. Hallbeck and Department of Surgery.
- Establishes Microsoft Teams group for Clinical Research Coordinator Supervisors.
- Interviewer at Mayo Clinic Virtual Interviews through Indeed.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Transplant Research
Mayo Clinic
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Independently recruits and consents patients to research studies.
- Coordinates data collection and data entry for clinical trials and biorepositories.
- Prepares IRB documentation.
- Identifies adverse events and reports them to sponsor and IRB.
- Performs data abstraction.
- Assesses strength testing for patients in studies.
- Performs Montreal Cognitive Assessments (MoCA).
- Performs laboratory sample processing.
- Organizes Biospecimens Accessioning Processing laboratory (BAP) sample inventory.
- Attended Magic Symposium in New York-2017, 2018, 2019.
- Completed CITI Human Subjects Protections Training.
- Proficient in Epic, Ptrax, IRBe, eRAP, and Medidata Rave.
Senior Research Technologist, Cardiovascular Research
Mayo Clinic
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Project Manager for NIH, multisite Emerge grant.
- Supervised research fellows and employees.
- Prepared and maintained IRB documentation.
- Prepared grant status report for board of directors for MI-GENES project.
- Worked with International Practice Research committee and Human Resources to screen applicants to work in the laboratory.
- Performed financial management attending meetings on laboratory financials and participating in validating time spent on projects.
- Coordinated redesign of laboratory website.
- Secretary at laboratory meetings.
- Prepared and submitted articles to journals for publication.
- Performed participant encounters for MI-GENES study- took vitals, administered surveys, and ensured patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Prepared patient reports for Framingham and genetic cardiovascular risk factors.
- Proficient in Synthesis, MICS (electronic medical record), and Soft prod.
- Entered survey data and medications.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Special Coagulation DNA Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed genetic laboratory testing.
- Proficient in Hamilton and Qiagen laboratory automation operation.
Technical Specialist in Cytogenetics Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
12.2007 - 04.2012
- Performed genetic testing.
- Educated healthcare employees and Physicians through coaching and instruction.
- Presented education topics at continuing education meetings.
- Coordinated test improvement team. Team was nominated for Excellence in Teamwork award at Mayo Clinic.
- Developed and maintained laboratory manuals.
- Published article in peer reviewed journal.
- Authored and presented posters at national conferences. See publications.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytogenetics Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Presented at education meetings and conferences.
- Performed genetic testing.
Education
Doctorate Education - Leadership
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN10.2017
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2022
Master of Arts - Health and Human Service Administration
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and French
University of Minnesota
Morris, MN05.2005
Skills
- Clinical data management
- Informed consent process
- Patient recruitment
- Data collection
Timeline
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Cancer Center
Mayo Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Supervisor- Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator, Epidemiology and Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
Mayo Clinic
09.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical Research Coordinator, Transplant Research
Mayo Clinic
08.2016 - 08.2021
Senior Research Technologist, Cardiovascular Research
Mayo Clinic
01.2015 - 08.2016
Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Special Coagulation DNA Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
04.2012 - 01.2015
Technical Specialist in Cytogenetics Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
12.2007 - 04.2012
Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytogenetics Laboratory
Mayo Clinic
08.2005 - 12.2007
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Capella University
Master of Arts - Health and Human Service Administration
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and French
University of Minnesota
Doctorate Education - Leadership
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Awards
Winds of Change Award Nomination, 2023, Hematology Department, Mayo Clinic; Magic Star Coordinator Award, July 2020, Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Academic Appointment- Instructor in Surgery, 2019; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Above and Beyond Award- 2015, 2023, 2024, 2025 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Silver Mayo Quality Fellow, 2012 and 2015, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Bronze Mayo Quality Fellow, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Publications
- Association of Genetic Technologists, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2010
- Primary author of poster presentation- At Least 5% of Apparently Nonclonal Abnormalities in Bone Marrow Chromosome Studies Are Actually Clonal.
- Association of Genetic Technologists, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2007
- Primary author of poster presentation - Mayo Clinic Experience of Mitomycin C Stress Test Over 10 year Period for Diagnosis of Fanconi Anemia.
- Hutchens C, Ketterling RP, Van Dyke DL. When are apparently non-clonal abnormalities in bone marrow chromosome studies actually clonal? Cancer Genet. 2012 July-Aug; 205(7-8): 405-9. Doi 10.1016/j.cancergen.2012.04.003. PMID: 22868001.
- Tefferi A, Hutchens C, Saliba A, Loscocco G, Begna K, Hogan W, Reichard K, Pardanani A, Bhatt S, Savage W, Gangat N. Molecular and Cytokine Correlates of Anemia Response to Treatment with DISC-0974 (An Anti-Hemojuvelin Antibody) in Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients with Myelofibrosis. 2024 November; 144(1) https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2024-209070.
Training
- Fundamentals of Coaching, Udemy, March 2023
- EntreLeadership Conference, Summit Livestream, May 2022
- Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) Train-the-Trainers Workshop: Facilitating Entering Mentoring, University of Wisconsin Madison, November 15-19, 2021
- The Essential Guide for Effective Managers, Udemy, 2021
- Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader, Udemy, 2021
- Personality: Understanding DISC Behavioral Styles at Work, Udemy, 2021
- Creating Team Vision, Mission, & Values, Udemy, 2021
- Power of Coaching, My Learning, 2021
- Performance Management: Bringing Out the Best In Our People, My Learning, 2021
Committees
- Transplant Emergency Preparedness Plan Committee, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, April 2021-August 2021
- Revised the Emergency Preparedness Plan for Charlton 8, 9, and 10.
- Health and Wellness Committee Member, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2017-August 2021
- Joined Health and Wellness committee to encourage a healthy lifestyle and workplace for my coworkers.
- Organized fundraiser. Proceeds were used to purchase comfort kits for Transplant Center patients, 2018 and 2019.
- Organized group activities.
- Member of Employee Appeals Committee, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2012 – 2015
- Committee hears cases of employee termination, and disciplinary action to determine if the correct supervisory action was taken.
- Participated in committee hearings to better understand the management process at Mayo Clinic.
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