Chelsea Waller
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Certified clinical research professional with expertise in study coordination and quality control. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge integrating my healthcare and biochemistry experience into Clinical Research. Diverse experience and robust skill set developed from managing over 20 research trials in a small team of three individuals. Known for a positive attitude and commitment to compliance, participant safety and retention.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed 20+ Research studies as part of a small three-person team, tasks including recruitment, informed consent, screening, eligibility assessment, randomization, follow-up visits, adverse event tracking, data entry, and query management
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for current research studies
- Assisted with study start-up processes including IRB submissions and contract/budget analysis
- Effectively functioned as primary CRC on 4-6 studies concurrently
- Performed various clinical assessments including but not limited to, medical history review, vital signs, ECG's, 6-minute walk tests, laboratory result review
- Designed and maintained source documents in accordance with GCP and protocol compliance
- Collected, processed, and shipped lab specimens according to IATA standards.
- Assessed, reported, and managed adverse events according to regulatory and protocol compliance
- Managed investigational product by ensuring proper storage, dispensing, and accountability
- Maintained professional relationships with sponsors, CRO's, study management, laboratories, IRB's, and hospitals for the coordination of research activities
- Trained new team members on clinical research protocols and procedures
- Participated in initiation visits, investigator meetings, and interim monitoring visits
Clinical Quality Control Associate II
Altasciences KC
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored study activity and documentation to ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP, SOP, and Regulatory entities
- Identified and reported Protocol and GCP deviations
- Performed live audits of study procedures for process improvement purposes
- Tracked procedural and documentation error trends to identify necessary re-training
- Reviewed study-related documentation, ensuring appropriate corrections were documented for missed or incomplete data
- Conducted source verification reviews
- Trained new employees in quality control procedures
- Reviewed Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria at Screening Visits and Day -1, ensuring subjects met all criteria for randomization
Senior Server
Bluestem
11.2014 - 12.2020
- Worked in a team environment to guide a multiple course fine dining restaurant experience
- Communicated guest preferences and dietary restrictions accordingly in order to build trusting relationships with our patron guests
- Demonstrated knowledge of complex menu offerings, including ingredients and preparation methods, guiding the guest through their dining experience
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Assisted in the coordination of special events
- Trained new employees of duties and steps of service
Ambulatory LPN
Children's Mercy Clinics on Broadway
12.2009 - 11.2014
- Worked as part of an integrative team implementing a Medical Home program
- Identified and administered age appropriate vaccinations to newborns through age 18
- Pre-planned patient visits, anticipating needs for vaccinations, prescriptions, respiratory therapy, and/or social services
- Worked closely with physicians and nurse practitioners to foresee the needs of patients
- Provided education to the pediatric patient parents, including vaccinations, asthma, stages of growth and development, and childhood illnesses
- Performed procedures such as nebulizer treatments, nasopharyngeal suctioning, catheterization, and blood collection
- Handled patient prescription refill requests and abnormal lab results
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups
Research Assistant
UMKC School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Prepared samples for experiments in a Biochemistry lab focusing on Bacterial protein interactions with human tissue using Protein Crystallography
- Utilized the following techniques in protein sample preparation cloning, expression, and purification of bacterial proteins, PCR amplification, and gel electrophoresis
- Concentrated targeted protein with filtration by chromatography (affinity, ion exchange) for x-ray crystallography
- Assisted in research projects conducted by Graduate students and fellows within the lab
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Organized, stocked, and prepared solutions, reagents, and cultures for the lab scientists
LPN-Charge Nurse
Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Delivered direct patient care, assessment, and treatments to long term care residents. Including vital signs, wound care, catheter care, and tube feedings
- Delegated tasks effectively to nursing assistants
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and intravenous fluids and medications
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted the well-being of elderly residents by taking the time to sit and talk to them, painting their nails, and taking them to social activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City Volker Campus
Kansas City, MO01.2010
AS Degree - Practical Nursing
Colorado Technical University
North Kansas City, MO01.2006
Skills
- Clinical Research Coordination and Quality Control
- Regulatory, ICH/GCP compliance
- Clinical operations monitoring
- Source document design
- TMF Regulatory maintenance
- Proficient in multiple EDC and IWRS platforms
- Subject retention strategies
- Medical terminology
- Study schedule coordination
- Corrective action planning
Certification
ACRP, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, April 2025
Current GCP training, May 2025
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists
05.2023 - 05.2025
Clinical Quality Control Associate II
Altasciences KC
05.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Server
Bluestem
11.2014 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
UMKC School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
01.2010 - 06.2011
Ambulatory LPN
Children's Mercy Clinics on Broadway
12.2009 - 11.2014
LPN-Charge Nurse
Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center
06.2007 - 11.2010
AS Degree - Practical Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City Volker Campus
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